"Epigen": reviews, analogs, instructions for use and price

An effective antiviral treatment and prophylaxis that allows to combat herpesvirus infection, shingles, nonspecific colpitis and vaginosis, papillomavirus infection, is the drug "Epigen". Patients' feedback indicates that the medication helps to get rid of discomfort in the genital area, is used to treat cervical erosion.

Composition and form of release

The medicine is produced in the form of a spray (gel) intended for local and external use. The product is contained in vials, equipped with a nozzle for vaginal use. The active ingredient is glycyrrhizic acid. The auxiliary components include propylene glycol, tween-80, folic acid, ascorbic acid, fumaric acid, maleic acid.

Pharmacological properties

Due to the presence of glycyrrhizic acid, which is extracted from the root of licorice, the preparation "Epigen" (reviews say this) has immunomodulatory, antipruritic, regenerative, anti-inflammatory, antiviral properties.

The drug damages the RNA and DNA of many viruses (varicella, herpes simplex, various papilloma viruses, cytomegalovirus). The antiviral action of the agent is associated with the indications of interferon. The drug causes viral replication in the early stages. This occurs as a result of selective dose-dependent slowdown of phosphorylating kinase P.

The drug, interacting with viral structures, changes the phases of their cycle, resulting in an irreversible inactivation of the virus particles that are in a free state. The agent blocks the penetration of viral proteins into the cell, disrupting the ability of microorganisms to synthesize new viral particles. The medication has immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. It slows the activity and formation of phospholipase and prostaglandins in peritoneal activated macrophages, accelerates the movement of leukocytes to the affected area, activates the oxygen-dependent mechanisms of phagocytosis.

The drug has a membrane-protective effect, reduces the intensity of lipid oxidation by binding toxic oxidation products and free radicals. Regenerating properties are associated with improved recovery of mucous membranes and skin.

The drug "Epigen" - an intimate spray (reviews confirm this fact), very convenient to use, and its effect begins with the first seconds after irrigation. The active substance, when used externally, accumulates in the affected areas. In connection with the slowly occurring absorption into the systemic bloodstream, glycyrrhizic acid practically does not enter.

Indications for use

Medication is prescribed for the therapy of herpesviral infection (primary acute and recurrent), which causes the herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2. Effectively copes the "Epigen" -gel (reviews of doctors testify to this) in the complex treatment with shingles, caused by the virus Varicella Zoster.

The drug is used for the therapy of papillomavirus infection, treatment and prevention of cervical pathology and genital warts, preventing recurrence of infections caused by cytomegalovirus, papilloma, herpes.

The medication is used for therapy and prevention of conditions, which are accompanied by a decrease in local immunity. As part of combined and complex treatment, the agent is prescribed for dysbacteriosis of the vagina, bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, nonspecific colpitis.

Used "Epigen" spray for erosion. The patients' comments say that the remedy effectively eliminates discomfort. The medicine restores tissue, suppresses pathogenic microbes, prevents formation of malignant process.

"Epigen" - an intimate gel (patients' reviews give information about this), which allows to cope with discomfort in the genital area, accompanied by dryness, burning, itching, and hypoestrogenic conditions. The drug is used for preventive purposes during sexual intercourse (to prevent sexually transmitted virus infections).

Mode of application

Before use, the balloon with the medicine should be shaken, during the procedure it should be held vertically. Thus, the drug "Epigen" is used for thrush. The patients' comments say that it must be applied to the entire affected area, keeping the canister at a distance of 5 cm. The optimal therapeutic dose is 2 pressure on the valve.

Intravaginal administration of the drug is made through the supplied vaginal nozzle. It is presented in the form of a hollow tube 7 cm long, on opposite ends of which there is a valve and a nebulizer. Before use, remove the spray valve from the balloon and put on the nozzle, which is injected into the body, producing 1-2 injections. This allows you to evenly apply the medicine to the internal genitalia. After the procedure, it should be left in the reclining position for 10 minutes, the nozzle for hygienic purposes should be washed with soap and warm water.

"Epigenous intimate" (male reviews indicate this), except for external application, inject 2 times per procedure into the opening of the urethra by means of an atomizer, which is kept at a distance of 1 cm from the organ. In a similar scheme, the drug is used in clinical extragenital manifestations of herpes.

Treatment regimens

With cytomegalovirus infection and genital herpes, the drug is used for two weeks 5 times a day. The spray is applied both externally and intravaginally. After localization of relapse, the drug is used three times a day for 10 days. To prevent the recurrence of these diseases, the medication should be used in the morning and in the evening from the 20th day of the month until the end.

In herpes zoster, 6 times a day, the preparation Epigen needs to be applied. The patients' comments say that after using the medication the amount of rash significantly decreased, and they used the spray until all the signs of the disease completely disappeared.

With the location of papillomas in the perianal region, near and directly on the genitals themselves, the medication is prescribed 6 times a day. The procedures are performed within a week. To prevent the progression of papillomavirus infection, you should use the spray before and after sexual intercourse, and also 3 times a day if provoking factors appear: overwork, stress, cytotoxic agents, antibiotics, microflora disorders, respiratory viral infections.

For the treatment of vaginosis, nonspecific colpitis, the "Epigen-gel" remedy (doctors' testimonials and their prescriptions testify to this) should be used within a week vaginally. If there are no improvements, the course of treatment is repeated after 10 days.

In cases of discomfort in the genital area, characterized by dryness, burning and itching, and as a result of insufficient functioning of the ovaries, the drug is prescribed 2 times a day for three weeks.

Contraindications

It is not recommended to use the drug for individual intolerance to glycyrrhizic acid and other components. With caution should use the drug "Epigen" during pregnancy. The patients' comments say that the medicine is good for the manifestation of thrush, it helps protect against infection before delivery. You can use the medicine during the entire period of pregnancy and lactation according to absolute indications. The conducted studies did not establish the teratogenic and embryotoxic effect of the drug.

Side effect of the "Epigen"

The patients' testimonies testify to the good tolerability of the medication. In rare cases, there may be allergic manifestations (including contact dermatitis).

special instructions

For effective action of the drug, the affected areas should not be washed. When signs of irritation, intolerance, it is necessary to stop using the "Epigen" medication (intimate gel). The reviews say that in rare cases, suppuration can occur on the affected areas, and an unpleasant odor may occur. In such situations, you need to contact a specialist.

Drug Interactions

The drug can be used with the main groups of medications (painkillers, anti-inflammatory, antiseptics, antibiotics), which are used for additional therapy of the above diseases. With the simultaneous administration of antiviral drugs (interferon alfa, iodoridine, acyclovir), their effect is noted. During the treatment of a viral infection with the help of the preparation "Epigen" it is not recommended to take interferonogens (tilorone, kridanimod).

Medication "Epigen" (intimate spray): reviews

Patients leave conflicting reviews about the drug. In some cases, after its use, there was no improvement, in others, patients praised the spray. Especially many reviews of the favorable disposal of thrush with the help of medication. People say that after several procedures, burning and itching have passed. Many talk about plans for using the drug as a prophylaxis, which is especially important in the spring, when immunity is weakened.

Some patients say they used the medicine during pregnancy. And the doctor advised them to spray them, because it contains licorice and lactic acid, there are no dyes and odors. Women say that they used the medicine throughout their pregnancy and continue to do so now. Thanks to the drug, they forgot about irritation and dryness in the intimate zone.

Analogues and price

Structural analogue of the drug "Epigen" is glycyrrhizic acid. By pharmacological action, similar properties are possessed by preparations "Vagikal", "Vagilak", "Lactonorm". The same active ingredient - licorice root extract - is also found in the drugs "Glitsira" and "Epigen labial", however, the indications for these medications are different. Women leave feedback that as a hygienic means you can use mousse glue, gel "Nivea", "Lactacid". The cost of the "Epigen" spray is about 700 rubles.