The herpes virus is familiar to almost everyone. More than 90% of the population is infected with the infection. For the treatment of manifestations of herpes types 1 and 2 and papillomas, experts recommend using the domestic Panavir ointment. The unique composition of the drug has no analogues in the pharmaceutical market. Let's take a closer look at the instructions for use and reviews of the drug.
What is the drug?
"Panavir" refers to effective drugs that have an antiviral effect. The active substance - potato shoot extract (polysaccharide) - has a positive effect on the body's ability to produce interferons. That is, the main therapeutic effect of the drug is aimed at increasing its own defenses and stopping the synthesis of viral proteins.
The product is available in the form of an ointment, spray, solution for injection. Most often, patients use Panavir ointment (gel). The tool also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, accelerates the healing process of damaged tissue. Efficacy and safetymedicinal product has been proven in clinical trials. The drug, which is of plant origin, is well tolerated by the body and has virtually no contraindications.
When appointed?
For external use in case of viral infection, the highly effective drug "Panavir" (ointment) is intended. Instructions for use says that the remedy can be used to treat any of the known herpes infections. Under the action of the active component (hexoid glycoside), pathogenic microorganisms cannot develop and multiply, which leads to their death.
"Panavir" (ointment) instruction recommends prescribing for the treatment of the following pathological conditions:
- genital herpes (including recurrent);
- herpetic infection of the Varicella-Zoster type;
- ophthalmic herpes;
- papillomavirus infection (in complex therapy);
- tick-borne encephalitis;
- bacterial prostatitis (chronic);
- rheumatoid arthritis.
Pediatric Use
Quite often, the remedy is prescribed for the treatment of young patients due to the absence of toxic effects of the components in the composition. Despite this, the manufacturer warns that the drug has not undergone specialized studies and it is not known how it can affect the child's body. According to the instructions, the medication can be used with a certain age limit. In the form of ointment "Panavir" is not prescribedchildren under 18.
Can the ointment be used during pregnancy?
During clinical trials, it was found that the product does not have a carcinogenic, toxic or mutagenic effect. However, such studies have not been conducted in pregnant women. The instructions for the drug in the form of an ointment indicate that it is prescribed to women in position only if the benefit to the mother outweighs the possible risk to the fetus.
This means that "Panavir" (ointment) during pregnancy for external use can only be prescribed by the attending physician. In practice, the remedy is indeed used to treat a viral infection in pregnant women in all trimesters.
How to use the product?
The medication regimen will depend on the diagnosis made by the specialist. It is recommended to start using the ointment already at the first symptoms of the disease. Usually, the remedy is used to treat colds on the lips. If you apply the drug at the initial stage of the development of the disease, you can avoid the appearance of rashes in the form of bubbles or significantly reduce their number.
The gel-like substance is applied to the affected area and rubbed lightly. The procedure should be repeated at least four times a day. The duration of treatment is 5-7 days. The procedure requires a small amount of the drug.
Is Panavir effective for papillomas?
Preparations in the form of ointments and gels are the most gentle methods of getting rid of the pathological condition. An ailment that manifests itself in the form of warts andpapillomas on the body, occurs when HPV is infected. Assign "Panavir" (ointment) from papillomas to many patients, most of whom continue to leave positive recommendations for treatment with this remedy.
The drug goes well with other medicines as part of complex therapy. However, it is not recommended to use it without prior medical examination. In the process of diagnosis, the viral etiology of the neoplasm should be confirmed. After that, the papilloma or wart must be removed using physical methods. To prevent recurrence of the pathology, the specialist will prescribe "Panavir" in the form of an ointment, which should be applied to the postoperative wound.
Does the drug help with herpes?
It should be borne in mind that it is impossible to completely remove the herpes virus from the body. Under the influence of medications, the infection can temporarily "fall asleep", but with a certain influence of some internal and external factors, it will again make itself felt. To treat the symptoms of a herpes infection, pharmaceutical companies offer many different drugs that are recommended for use at the first symptoms of the disease.
Panavir ointment, like the whole series of products under this name, can be called a unique novelty. The active substance of natural origin has a pronounced antiviral activity and is able to cope with a huge number of different types of pathogens.
Contraindications
Despite securitydrug and natural composition, not all patients can use it. According to the official instructions, the remedy is not prescribed for people with hypersensitivity to substances in the composition or their intolerance. The manufacturer also does not recommend using the ointment for the treatment of patients under 18 years of age. "Panavir" (ointment) instructions for use allows you to use it almost without exception, unlike other forms of release of the drug.
Stop using Panavir for external application only in cases where an allergic reaction has occurred: itching of the skin, rash. Such a reaction may be associated with hypersensitivity to the components in the composition. It should be noted that in most cases similar symptoms were short-lived. This allowed many patients to continue their treatment.
"Panavir" (ointment): reviews of patients and doctors
Numerous positive recommendations from patients who used the remedy in the form of an ointment to fight a viral infection are the main confirmation of the effectiveness of Panavir. Within a few days after the start of treatment, as evidenced by the reviews, the symptoms of the disease practically disappear. The drug is quite convenient to use. Panavir ointment showed a pronounced therapeutic effect in the treatment of genital herpes (as part of complex therapy).
With frequent colds on the lips caused by a pathogen of viral etiology, in addition to the use of "Panavir", doctors recommend strengthening the immune system with the help of vitamin complexes. ithelp prevent recurrence. The ointment practically does not cause side effects, is well tolerated by the body. As prescribed by a doctor, the remedy can be used to treat children.
Negative reviews are most often associated with the development of an allergic reaction during treatment with Panavir. Short-term redness, itching and rash pass fairly quickly.
Analogues of the drug
Panavir ointment, if necessary, can be replaced with another agent that will have an antiviral effect. There are quite a lot of such drugs currently available. The drug has no analogue in terms of the main active ingredient.
The drug "Genferon" has a similar therapeutic effect. However, it is available only in the form of suppositories. Alpizarin ointment has an antiviral effect. The active substance of this drug is also of natural origin. The ointment is able to stimulate humoral and cellular immunity. According to the instructions "Alpizarin" can be used to treat children (from three years). Contraindications include the first trimester of pregnancy and intolerance to components.
The most popular analogue is the inexpensive Acyclovir. According to numerous reviews, this drug is no less effective than the original in the treatment of herpetic eruptions on the lips and mucous membranes of the nose. At the same time, Acyclovir cannot fight papillomavirus infection.
Analogues of "Panavir" should be selected by the attending physician, taking into account the characteristics of the coursepathology, age of the patient and the presence of contraindications.
