To combat viruses, as well as treatment of diseases caused by them, an intensification of the immune response is necessary. The candles of Panavir contribute to this process almost without side effects. Moreover, the drug serves as an excellent prophylaxis of viral pathologies of the genitourinary system.
The composition of the candles Panavir
The active ingredient of this medication is extract from the plant Solanum tuberosum (from shoots). Its main component is the hexose glycoside. Upon ingestion, this substance decomposes into glucose, mannose, rhamnose, arabinose, galactose, uronic acids and xylose. All these components increase the nonspecific response of the immune system by increasing the production of interferon cells (counteracts viruses).
As additional ingredients in the vaginal suppositories of Panavir added:
- macrogol;
- polyethylene oxide 1500 and 400.
They help to improve the absorption of active substances and accelerate the penetration of hexose glycoside into the blood.
The rectal suppositories of Panavir contain, in addition to the active ingredient, paraffin, hard fat and emulsifiers. They facilitate the introduction of the suppository into the rectum, as well as its dissolution.
The use of candles Panavir
This drug is prescribed for both preventive and therapeutic purposes for antiviral and immunomodulatory effects.
Indications:
- chronic cytomegalovirus infection;
- Herpes Zoster;
- interferon-deficient states;
- tick-borne encephalitis ;
- ophthalmoherpes;
- influenza and ARVI;
- recurrent genital herpes and other varieties of herpesvirus infections;
- secondary immunodeficiency states;
- cytomegalovirus infection;
- anogenital warts;
- papillomavirus infection or human papillomavirus .
With HPV, Panavir suppositories can even be dispensed with without prompt removal of growths. As a rule, after correct complex therapy with the use of this medication, the papillomas die off on their own.
The way of using the rectal form of release differs depending on the diagnosis.
The usual scheme for herpes infections is a two-fold administration of 1 suppository per 24 hours.
For the treatment of influenza and SARS, as well as other listed pathologies: 1 candle a day for 5 days.
With HPV, the course of treatment is 14 days. In the first week, three suppositions must be made every 7 days, with 1 suppository at intervals of 48 hours. The second 7 days - every 72 hours.
The use of vaginal suppositories is the same for all indications (it is prescribed primarily from genital herpes) - 1 suppository once, preferably in the evening. The full course of therapy is 5 days.
It is important to note that during the monthly candles, Panavir is not recommended for administration. If menstruation has started during the current course of treatment, you can temporarily replace the vaginal suppositories with rectal suppositories. This will allow not to interrupt the therapy until a new cycle comes.
Contraindications are:
- pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- individual sensitivity to the active component of suppositories;
- severe diseases of the spleen, liver and kidneys.
Analogues of vaginal and rectal suppositories Panavir
In fact, there are no completely identical medications based on shoots of Solanum tuberosum. As the generics Panavir used immunomodulatory antiviral drugs with human interferon - Genferon and Viferon. These suppositories are intended only for rectal administration and are available in varying concentrations.