Ointment Viferon

Ointment Viferon belongs to the group of immunomodulating drugs, among other things, possessing an antiviral effect. This tool is considered one of the most effective and fast. For help to Viferon drawn more and more doctors.

Features and indications for the use of wax Viferon

At the heart of Viferon - recombinant human interferon alpha-2. It is this substance that provides antiviral and immunomodulatory effects. In addition to interferon, the preparation contains the following components:

All these components make the use of Wifeiron ointment even more effective. They provide enhanced antiproliferative and immunomodulatory properties. Among other things, the composition of the ointment provides its regenerating and wound healing effects.

Viferon ointment is shown for use in such cases:

You can apply the drug to both adults and children.

Viferon - gel or ointment?

The medication is available in the form of an ointment, rectal suppository gel. The most suitable means is selected depending on the type of disease and the location of its localization. But as practice has shown, gels and ointments are prescribed much more often. Both of these forms of Viferon have a similar effect, but they also have some differences:

  1. The gel is prepared on the basis of glycerin, and the ointment is Vaseline. Therefore, one of the main differences is consistency. Ointment is thicker, and the gel is light.
  2. Ointment Viferon is used to treat with papillomas , from genital warts and viral infections. Gel the same experts recommend to use as a treatment, and as a preventive tool.
  3. Viferon in the form of an ointment can be used by adults and children over the age of one, and the gel is a universal product, and therefore it has no age restrictions.

Application of Viferon

If viferon ointment is used from warts, papillomas and other viral origin problems, it is necessary to apply it to all, without exception, lesions. Thin layer of the tool will be enough. Treat affected areas need up to three to four times a day. The optimal duration of treatment is up to a week.

Ointment Viferon at a cold used similarly. The only difference is that you need to process the mucous membranes of the nasal passages. Continue to use the remedy until the disease recedes. Although this method of fighting with ARVI and influenza is considered quite effective, resorting to the use of Viferon is recommended only in extreme cases. And with a common allergic rhinitis from the treatment, this medication should be abandoned altogether - it simply will not be effective.

In all cases, Viferon should be applied externally. Store open tubes with ointment can be no more than two weeks, at the end of this period the remedy ceases to be effective.

Analogues of ointment Viferon

Despite the fact that Viferon can boast of a huge number of benefits, not all medicines are suitable. Fortunately, there are other effective means by which the ointment can be replaced without pain.

The most popular analogues and synonyms of Viferon, produced in the form of ointments, gels, suppositories and solutions for injections, are: