The drug "Genferon Light" - candles. Instructions for use, indications and contraindications

Suppositories "Genferon Light" is an immunomodulating agent for pregnant women and children, intended for the prevention and treatment of influenza and ARVI. The international name of the drug is "Genferon" - interferon alfa-2b + taurine. It is produced in the following dosage form: suppositories rectal and vaginal, 125,000 or 250,000 IU.

Appearance

Baby candles "Genferon" - a cylindrical form of a suppository with a slightly pointed end, white or yellowish-white hue. The longitudinal section of the candle is uniform, but a deepening or funnel-shaped rod is allowed.

Properties of the medicament

1. Provides systemic and local effects on the body.

2. Provides antiproliferative, antiviral and antibacterial action.

3. The taurine, which is part of the medicament "Genferon Light," helps normalize metabolic processes and improves tissue regeneration (restoration), and also has immunomodulatory properties. In addition, taurine is an antioxidant and promotes the preservation of interferon activity, thereby enhancing the therapeutic effect of using the drug "Genferon Light" (candles). The instruction - the main thing that it is necessary to observe at use of this medicine.

Indications for the use of candles

Suppositories "Genferon Light" can be used in the complex therapy of various diseases caused by viruses, as well as as a drug of choice in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the urogenital tract in women, including pregnant women, and in young children. The drug should be used only as directed by the treating doctor.

Contraindications to the use of the medicine "Genferon Light" (candles) - instruction

Intolerance of patients with interferon or any other substances that are part of the candle "Genferon". You should use caution when applying suppositories during an exacerbation of autoimmune and allergic diseases.

Method of use of candles

The agent "Genferon Light" (candles) - this instruction emphasizes - can be applied vaginally and rectally. The dosage, mode of administration and duration of administration of the drug depend on the age and disease of the patient and are determined by the physician. Usually for children over the age of seven and adults, "Genferon Light" supplements are prescribed at a dosage of 250,000 IU, and for children under seven years - 125,000 IU.

Side Effects of Medication

Intolerance of the drug components: allergy in the form of burning and itching in the vagina; As well as fever, chills, loss of appetite, fatigue, headaches and muscle pains, joint pain, thrombocytopenia. More often these symptoms are observed at too high a daily dose - from 10 000 000 IU. In case of complications, you should consult your doctor about the further use of "Genferon Light" (candles). The instruction, which he will propose, must be observed.

In the case of an increase in body temperature after the introduction of candles "Genferon Light" is recommended a single dose of paracetamol in a dose of 500 to 1000 milligrams for adults or 250 milligrams for children.

Candles "Genferon" - analog

Preparations "Viferon" and "Kipferon" are analogues of "Genferon Light". They affect the human immune system in a similar way and can be used in the complex therapy of all of the above diseases.

Candles "Genferon Light" during pregnancy and lactation

Candles "Genferon Light" are effective in the last two trimesters of pregnancy. It should be noted that the safety of the use of this drug in the first trimester has not been studied.

Interaction of medicament "Genferon Light" with other drugs

Candles "Genferon Light" are most effective as one of the components in the complex treatment of various diseases. The drug enhances the action of fungicidal, antibacterial and antiviral drugs, allowing you to achieve the maximum effect of therapy.