- October 16, 2018
- Pulmonology
- Anatoly Ivanov
Currently, there is a tendency that when choosing medicines, people give preference to drugs of natural plant origin. It is generally accepted that such products are gentler on the body, and their effects are more targeted. One of these medications is Panavir Inlight spray, a bactericidal, immunomodulatory, antiviral agent.
Dosage form
The release form of Panavir has several variants, which led to its multifunctional use:
- rectal suppositories;
- vaginal suppositories;
- gel for external and local use;
- solution for intravenous administration;
Based on the active active ingredients used in medicines, Panavir cosmetics are produced, designed to moisturize, soften and protect the skin from harmful effects - Panavir Intim gel spray and Panavir Inlight gel spray.
Substitutes
The modern pharmacological market offers a number of drugs that have a similar effect on the child’s body. The most popular are:
- Little Amazon.
- Orvirem.
- Oxolinic ointment.
- Isoprinosine.
- Arbidol.
- Ergoferon.
- Grippferon.
- Amiksin.
- Kagocel.
- Viferon.
- Immunal.
- Remantadine.
Important!
Before using a specific substitute for Panavir Inlight, you should consult your doctor.
Description and composition
The drug is made from biologically active polysaccharides isolated from the shoots of the plant Nightshade (Solanum tuberosum) - a hexose glycoside consisting of uronic acids, rhamnose, arabinose, xylose, mannose, glucose, galactose. The active substance is purified extract of Nightshade shoots. Rectal suppositories are white or yellowish-white. odorless, cylindrical or cone-shaped in blister packs of 5 pcs., 1 or 2 packs in a cardboard box, with attached instructions.
The vaginal suppository is grayish-white in color. translucent, in the shape of a cone or cylinder, contour cells, 5 suppositories each, packaged with instructions in a cardboard box.
Gel for external and local use, colorless, odorless, or translucent brownish, in aluminum or polymer tubes of 3 and 30 g; packed in a cardboard box of 1 pc.
Solution for intravenous administration in ampoules or bottles with an aluminum roll and a rubber cap, 2 or 5 ampoules in a cellular package, 1 or two packages in a cardboard box. An ampoule knife or scarifier and instructions for use may be included with the ampoules.
In addition to the active substance, each dosage form contains auxiliary components:
- paraffin, solid or confectionery fat, emulsifier in rectal suppository:
- polyethylene oxide 400 (Macrogol 400), paraffin – for vaginal suppository;
- in the gel for external and local use - ethanol, sodium hydroxide, lanthanum nitrate hexahydrate, Macrogol 4000, Macrogol 400, glycerol, purified water;
- solution for administration - sodium chloride, water for injection.
The dosage form is prescribed in accordance with the nature of the existing pathology, the condition of the patient’s body, the stage of development of the disease and medical need.
Types of products
Panavir spray has several varieties.
With eucalyptus
Panavir with eucalyptus is sold in green packaging. It contains several auxiliary components:
- Eucalyptus oil;
- Castor oil;
- sodium hydroxide;
- lanthanum nitrate;
- polyethylene glycol;
- water.
Important!
Eucalyptus Panavir enhances antimicrobial and disinfecting effects.
With orange
In addition to the main components, this spray includes:
- polyethylene glycol;
- water;
- Castor oil;
- sodium hydroxide;
- limonene;
- citral;
- orange essential oil.
With strawberries
Strawberry Panavir has the following composition:
- polyethylene glycol;
- water;
- Castor oil;
- sodium hydroxide;
- lanthanum nitrate;
- Strawberry flavoring.
Pharmacological group
Pharmacological group of the drug - immunostimulating and immunomodulating antiviral and antimicrobial drugs with components of plant origin, strengthening the body's immune system, increasing its resistance to infections and viruses
Panavir - the active substance increases the level of a protective protein - interferon, produced in the body when a viral infection occurs. The unique pharmacological properties of biologically active components - glucose, galactose, xylose, mannose, rhamnose and uronic acids - can stop the inflammatory process, relieve pain, reduce itching, and accelerate the regeneration of tissues damaged by the virus. Long-term use does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug, which, when taken prophylactically, reduces the duration of disease relapse by 2–2.5 times.
Therapeutic effect
According to the information on use, "Panavir Inlight" is used only for external application for various infections of the external genital organs, mouth and throat: herpes, sexually transmitted viral diseases, itching and irritation after sexual intercourse, microflora disorders and infectious and inflammatory processes on the mucous membrane. Cannot be used to treat small children. The medicine has a number of therapeutic effects:
- Protects healthy cells from the destructive effects of the virus.
- Increases the resistance and viability of affected cells.
- Promotes active production of interferon.
- Heals wounds on the mucous membrane and skin.
- Has an antipyretic effect.
- Pain relief.
- Has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Indications for use
A group of dosage forms is indicated for the treatment of the following types of viral diseases:
- herpes (including herpes zoster), recurrent genital herpes, herpetic lesions of the eyes and mucous membranes;
- papilloma virus, anogenital warts;
- influenza and ARVI;
- chronic viral infections;
- lack of interferon in women when planning pregnancy;
- cytomegalovirus infection in women with repeated miscarriages;
- immunodeficiency states;
- chronic bacterial prostatitis;
- tick-borne encephalitis;
- bacterial, viral and fungal infections of an infectious-inflammatory nature;
- symptomatic ulcers of the gastroduodenal zone;
- rheumatoid arthritis combined with herpetic infection.
The drug is prescribed both as one of the means of long-term complex drug therapy, and as a monotherapy for the prevention of diseases of viral, bacterial and microbial etiology.
for adults
For adults, any of the existing dosage forms is successfully used; the choice of the required form of release of the drug is made by the doctor based on the nature of the disease, the individual characteristics of the body and the auxiliary components included in the drug.
for children
The use of gel and suppositories is not recommended for children under 18 years of age, and solution for children under 12 years of age.
for pregnant women and during lactation
Use during pregnancy is only possible if the expected benefit to the mother and fetus outweighs the potential risks. In the second trimester, Panavir is used to prevent infection of the fetus with cytomegalovirus, in the third trimester - to prevent infection of the fetus with human papillomavirus (HPV).
If the drug is used during lactation, breastfeeding is stopped.
Treatment of herpes
Shake the bottle well before use.
The instructions for use of the medicine indicate that the spray is used only for external purposes. In addition to the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, the drug heals herpes on the genitals and skin. Before applying Panavir Inlight spray, the bottle must be shaken well. Then they direct it to the area on the body affected by herpes and press the nozzle 2-3 times. A special nozzle is designed to administer the medicine inside the vagina. The procedure is performed lying on your back. The drug should completely cover the skin with a thin layer. You can leave it to absorb on its own or rub in a little with massaging movements.
For colds and ARVI, the drug can be sprayed into the nose. Before starting the procedure, you need a special attachment that is inserted into the nose or throat.
You can spray an intimate spray before or after sexual intercourse for preventive purposes. For medicinal purposes, the medicine is used daily 2 times a day until the herpes rashes are completely healed.
Applications and dosages
Application and dosage depend on the dosage form, the optimal choice of which is the prerogative of the attending physician. The choice of dosage form depends on the nature of the pathology, its duration of development and dislocation, and the individual characteristics of the condition.
for adults
For intravenous infusion, a solution is used, administered gradually, in a jet manner, the therapeutic dose of which is 1 ampoule or 1 bottle (200 mg):
- in the treatment of cytomegalovirus and papilloma virus - 3 injections with an interval of 2 days, then 2 injections with an interval of 3 days;
- in the treatment of tick-borne encephalitis and herpes, 2 injections with an interval of 24 or 48 hours;
- in the treatment of ARVI and influenza - two injections with an interval of 18–24 hours;
- in the treatment of ulcers, gastric and duodenal ulcers - 5 injections every other day for 10 days;
- for bacterial prostatitis in chronic form - 5 injections at intervals of 24 to 48 hours.
The gel is applied in a thin layer to the affected areas, suppositories are administered peranally or pervaginally, according to the scheme specified in the instructions, or as recommended by the attending physician.
for children
The drug is not recommended for use in children.
for pregnant women and during lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, the use of vaginal and rectal suppositories is prohibited; other dosage forms are used if the expected benefit is greater than the expected harm to the health of the fetus or newborn. The remaining drugs are used in the minimum therapeutic dosage.
Reviews
Most often there are reviews about the use of the drug for the treatment of children. Parents note that the product is almost completely safe and only occasionally provokes allergic reactions. The drug is effective for tonsillitis, pharyngitis and stomatitis.
However, children often complain that the medicine has a bitter taste, which remains in the mouth for quite a long time after irrigation. In addition, after use, the secretion of mucus from the nasal cavity increases. Doctors say that this situation is normal and recommend continuing therapy, since unpleasant reactions disappear on their own after some time.
Despite the almost complete safety of the drug, its use should be coordinated with a doctor, especially if therapy is intended for pediatric patients.
Analogs
Instead of Panavir spray, you can use the following medications:
- Hyporamine is an antiviral drug of plant origin, the therapeutic effect of which is explained by the sea buckthorn leaf extract included in its composition. It is available in the form of sublingual tablets and ointment for external use. It can be prescribed in tablets for the treatment and prevention of acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, herpes, and cytomegalovirus infection in children over 3 years of age. For diseases caused by herpes viruses, the ointment can be used in babies from 2 months, in pregnant and lactating women.
- Proteflazid is a herbal medicine that has an antiviral effect. It is available in the form of a solution for topical use and oral administration. The medication is prescribed for the treatment of herpes, including for pregnant patients.
- Alpizarin is an antiviral herbal medicine, which is available in tablets, approved for patients over 3 years of age. It is a substitute for Panavir in the clinical and pharmacological group. It can be used for various forms of herpes, Kaposi's syndrome, lichen planus, warts and genital warts, including during lactation.
- Lomagerpan belongs to antiviral agents of plant origin, the therapeutic effect of which is explained by its constituent lemon balm. The drug is available in the form of a cream, which is used to treat herpetic infections. It can be used by patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Similar medications
Panavir spray is used as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent.
There are no medications that have the same composition as Panavir in pharmacy chains. However, there are a number of pharmaceuticals that have a similar mechanism of action on the body. Mostly medical professionals prescribe the following medications to patients:
- "Kagocel";
- "Lavomax";
- "Lirasept";
- "Nikavir";
- "Groprinosin";
- "Arbidol";
- "Amiksin";
- "Hyporamine";
- "Ingavirin";
- "Celsentry";
- "Tivikay."
It is important to note that Panavir contains an active herbal component, so the pharmaceutical product has virtually no contraindications and does not cause adverse reactions. The medications described above have completely different components, so they are more likely to cause side symptoms. If any illness occurs, it is important not to delay visiting a medical facility. Only the attending doctor will be able to prescribe the correct therapy and determine the duration of use of the medicine. Self-medication is fraught not only with not getting rid of the disease, but also with causing serious harm to your overall health.
