As you know, one and the same pathology can be eliminated by different methods. For example, for treatment, you can use all kinds of tablets, syrups, tinctures and suppositories. So, candles "Kipferon" are indicated for the treatment of many diseases in both adult patients and children.
General information
First of all, it should be said that this medication has an excellent antiviral and immunomodulatory effect. It makes it possible to improve the protective properties of the body, effectively fighting various signs of colds and other viral diseases. However, this is not all the healing properties of the drug. The use of candles "Kipferon" allows women to get rid of many different gynecological problems, thanks to antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Features
In addition, it is worth saying that all the described characteristics of the drug become possible due to the presence of interferon in its composition. And due to the high protein content, the main active ingredient of the drug acts on the body much more efficiently and quickly. Candles "Kipferon" are capable of:
- improve the protective functions of the immunesystem;
- reduce the severity of manifestations of bacterial and viral intoxication;
- start tissue repair processes in the body.
As a result of the use of this drug, the work of both innate and acquired immunity is stimulated, and the full-fledged intestinal flora is restored. Among other things, thanks to the medication, the activity of immune cells and the production of interferon gamma increase.
Composition and form of production
Candles "Kipferon" belong to the category of immunomodulators, which include immunoglobulins and interferon. A remedy is produced in the form of suppositories intended for rectal administration (into the rectum) or vaginally (into the vagina). Candles are packed in contour blisters of 5 pieces. The suppositories are torpedo-shaped, smooth, creamy and odorless.
Candles "Kipferon" have two active ingredients, one of which is interferon type 2B. Each suppository contains 500,000 IU of the recombinant substance.
Plasma proteins act as the second active ingredient, among which there are immunoglobulins of the type A, M and G. Their content in a suppository is 60 mg. These substances are obtained from processed donated blood.
In addition, suppositories contain auxiliary ingredients, due to the presence of which they keep their shape, but at the same time they are quite plastic, pliable and quickly dissolve in the body. The role of additional components are:
- solid paraffin;
- distilled water;
- sodium chloride;
- emulsifier;
- sodium dihydrophosphate;
- special fat;
- hydrophosphate.
Pharmacological properties of the drug
Ingredients contained in suppositories are activated against herpetic viruses, chlamydia and other infectious agents. The anti-chlamydial effect of the drug is explained by the effect on the body of special antibodies that make up the suppositories. Anti-inflammatory, antiviral and immunostimulating properties are based on the work of interferon, which stimulates the functioning of the thymus gland.
Plasma proteins contained in the drug significantly increase the therapeutic effect of interferon. With the introduction of antiviral suppositories "Kipferon" in patients, systemic and local immunity improves, the severity of clinical symptoms decreases, tissues are restored.
The drug is extremely effective in the treatment of cervical erosion in mature women and prevents the transformation of the pathological phenomenon into a cancerous process.
So, candles exhibit several healing properties:
- Immunostimulating. The drug affects lymphocytes, which detect and destroy pathogenic microorganisms.
- Antivirus. Affects enzymes that stop the reproduction and spread of pathogens.
- Antichlamydia. Under the influence of suppositories, immunocompetent cells begin to work,that destroy bacteria.
- Anti-inflammatory. The drug activates the functioning of killer cells that produce antibodies that fight inflammation.
General indications for use
In what cases should Kipferon candles be used? The instructions for the drug say that it works great as part of a comprehensive treatment. But you should not use it as an independent tool.
It is advisable to use the medicine when:
- chronic forms of inflammatory pathologies covering the respiratory tract - bronchitis, pneumonia, laryngitis;
- intestinal infections arising from bacterial or viral infection;
- viral hepatitis in children of category A, B, C;
- colds.
Indications for women
Can "Kipferon" candles be used to treat gynecological pathologies? In fact, doctors often prescribe the drug to women to fight various diseases. According to numerous reviews, Kipferon candles help to get rid of many problems in the female part quite quickly and effectively. For example, the drug proved to be excellent in the treatment:
- urogenital chlamydia;
- genital herpes;
- bacterial genital infections;
- anal fissures;
- urogenital candidiasis - thrush;
- sluggish fistula.
Among other things, this medication is considered an excellent prophylactic used after gynecological type surgery. As for the representatives of the stronger sex, these candles can help a man with acute and chronic prostatitis.
Instructions for candles "Kipferon"
Reviews about this drug speak of its high efficiency in the fight against a variety of diseases. However, it should be borne in mind that it is necessary to use the remedy in each specific case, taking into account the individual characteristics of the organism, the type of pathology, its form and course, as well as the age of the patient. It is best to seek the help of a specialist who will help determine the appropriate dosage of the drug and how to use it.
According to the instructions for the candles "Kipferon", the smallest patients, whose age is barely a year, rely on only one suppository per day. If the baby is from one to three years old, he can use one capsule twice a day - in the morning and in the evening.
Children over three years of age can put candles three times a day. The course of treatment in this case can last a maximum of a week. The same dosage of Kipferon suppositories for adults is also relevant.
Usually, in this way, the drug is used for inflammatory processes in the nasopharynx. If a person suffers from purulent tonsillitis, the course of therapy should be extended. In all these situations, suppositories are administered rectally.
Bin the case of treatment of gynecological pathologies by women, it is necessary to use suppositories vaginally. In this case, the dosage can vary within one or two suppositories 2 times during the day. The course of treatment can be longer and up to two weeks. In the treatment of erosion, a woman can use these suppositories up to epithelialization. By appointment of a doctor, the course can be extended. By the way, women should start using the medication only after the end of menstruation. Before inserting the suppository, the vagina must be cleared of mucus.
Regularly, this drug is prescribed to patients as a prophylactic. It can be used before planned gynecological procedures, as well as for a general improvement in immunity. In such a situation, the course of use should be 2 weeks. The interval between repeated procedures should be at least two months. For prevention, children should be administered one suppository per day, and adults - two.
Contraindications
Patients should be aware that this drug is not always and not all can be taken without fear. For example, it is not recommended to put candles in children under six months. The fact is that special studies on the effect of the drug on a fragile organism have not been carried out. It is advisable to stop using suppositories during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Although, according to the doctor's prescription, it is possible to use "Kipferon" during this period.
It is strictly forbidden to use candles for people suffering fromallergies or individual intolerance to certain components contained in the preparation.
Side effects
According to numerous studies, after the use of candles "Kipferon" undesirable consequences almost never occur. However, with intolerance to the components of the drug, an allergic reaction may develop. In this case, the patient may experience severe itching, rashes and redness of the skin, swelling. If a person has an allergic reaction to the drug, it is advisable to completely stop using it in the future.
Analogues of candles "Kipferon"
Interferon and immunoglobulins contained in the drug are also found in other medicines that are identical to this remedy. There are many drugs on the pharmaceutical market that are similar in content to Kipferon:
- "Vagiferon" - combined candles, which include fluconazole, interferon, metronidazole;
- "Genferon" - suppositories with a similar active ingredient, has an anesthetic effect;
- "Gerpferon" - candles, additionally containing lidocaine and acyclovir;
- "Giaferon" is an antiviral drug, which includes sodium hyaluronate and interferon;
- "Genferon light" - nasal spray and suppositories with similar properties;
- "Tantum rose" - is produced in the form of a powder for the preparation of liquid and alreadyprepared substance for vaginal use.
For the treatment of children, instead of "Kipferon", "Viferon" is often used. To eliminate the pathologies of the genitourinary system in adults, you can use "Genferon Light" and "Genferon". If herpes is detected, it is advisable to use the drug "Gerpferon", and for diseases of an infectious nature - "Vagiferon". For colds and flu, "Kipferon" can be replaced with "Grippferon".
Reviews
As already mentioned, the drug should be used exclusively as an additional stage of complex therapy, and not as an independent medication. Patients who understand the principle of action and the properties of candles speak only positively about them. After all, the tool allows you to quickly get rid of many problems of an inflammatory and infectious nature. No less positive are the responses of women who used the drug to get rid of gynecological pathologies.
But negative reviews are usually left by people trying to fight the disease that has arisen with the help of Kipferon alone. However, it is almost impossible to get a positive effect from such treatment.
