Vilprofen instruction

Vilprofen (Josamycin) belongs to the category of antibiotics. The drug has the ability to delay the growth of pathogenic (pathogenic) microorganisms. Such an effect is achieved due to the manifestation of a retarding effect on the synthesis of protein components important for harmful bacteria. Achievement in a place of accumulation of pathogenic microorganisms of a high content of the drug allows not only to stop the development of bacteria, but also to destroy them.

Wilprofen. Instructions. Indications

The drug is part of a group of macrolide antibiotics (the safest). A medication is prescribed to treat pathologies caused by chlamydia, legionella, mycoplasmas, staphylococci, clostridia, streptococci, treponema and a number of other pathogens.

The drug "Vilprofen" instruction defines as a broad spectrum antibiotic. In connection with this, the medication is prescribed for various infectious and inflammatory diseases related to ENT organs (otitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis), respiratory tract (whooping cough, pneumonia, bronchitis), urogenital organs (gonorrhea, syphilis, prostatitis), cavities Mouth (periodontitis, gingivitis), as well as skin (pyoderma, acne, furunculosis).

As a contraindication to the drug "Vilprofen" the instruction calls increased sensitivity to components, functional hepatic lesions of a serious nature.

It is not recommended to take a complex medication with terfenadine and astemizole. Vilprofen is able to delay them in the body for a longer than necessary period. This can provoke dangerous changes in the rhythm of the heart. The drug delays and removes (eliminates) theophylline, increasing the risk of poisoning. Therefore, before using, it is necessary to visit a doctor. The reason for consultation before taking the drug "Vilprafen" - and pregnancy, and lactation. Despite the fact that on the recommendation of the WHO the drug is considered the first choice in the treatment of chlamydial infection in the period of gestation, the expediency of the appointment is decided by the doctor.

Wilprofen. Instructions for use

The daily (recommended) dosage for patients over fourteen years is one or two grams for two or three doses. The initial optimal amount of the drug is one gram.

For the treatment of globular and common acne, 500 mg twice a day is recommended. Such treatment is carried out during the first two to four weeks. After - prescribe 500 mg once a day. This dosage is supportive and is recommended for eight weeks.

Do not chew the tablets. It is recommended to swallow whole with a liquid.

As a rule, the duration of the therapeutic course is determined by a specialist. Taking into account the recommendations of the WHO on the reception of antibiotics, the duration of treatment for streptococcal infections is at least ten days.

When using the drug "Vilprofen" instruction draws attention to compliance with the regime of use. So, if one method was forgiven, you should immediately take the drug. However, if the time has come for the next use, a double dose should not be taken. Breaks in therapy or premature discontinuation of the use of the drug significantly reduce the likelihood of achieving the desired effect.

Adverse reactions may manifest as a lack of appetite, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dysbiosis. In some cases, an increase in the activity of liver proteins (transaminases), a violation in the outflow of bile, jaundice. If there is a result of using a drug of severe diarrhea of a persistent nature, the probability of formation of pseudomembranous colitis should be taken into account .

In rare cases, transient auditory disorders, hives, candidiasis are possible.