Description
Viferon Pharmacodynamics
The preparation of human recombinant interferon alfa-2. It has pronounced antiviral, antiproliferative and immunomodulatory properties.
The complex composition of Viferon gel and ointment causes a number of additional effects. In the presence of tocopherol acetate specific antiviral activity of interferon alpha-2 increases, its immunomodulatory effect (stimulation of neutrophil phagocytic function in lesions) increases. Tocopherol acetate, being a highly active antioxidant, has anti-inflammatory, membrane stabilizing and regenerating properties.
When used in the gel form, the gel base supports prolonged action of the drug, and excipients support stability of specific activity and proper microbiological purity of the drug.
Indications
Treatment of viral (including those caused by the herpes virus) skin and mucous membrane infections
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug
Dosage and administration
- In the treatment of viral (including those caused by herpes virus) infections of the skin and mucous membranes, the ointment is applied thinly to lesions 3-4 and rubbed gently, treatment duration is 5-7 days. It is recommended to start treatment as soon as the first signs of skin and mucosa lesions (itching, burning, redness) appear. When treating recurrent herpes, it is preferable to start treatment in the prodromal period or at the very beginning of the signs of relapse.
