Polyoxidonium is a highly effective tool to stimulate immunity to fight viruses and infections. Demand for this drug traditionally rises in the fall and winter, when the period of influenza and SARS begins. The medicine is widely prescribed for adults and children, it is safe to use, but it has one significant drawback - high cost. If the doctor prescribed Polyoxidonium, it is difficult to find cheaper analogues, but you can still save a little by considering other stimulants of the immune system. It is important to remember that cost savings are not always justified, therefore it is recommended to consult a doctor and ask for a truly effective replacement.
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Composition, active substance of the drug
Polyoxidonium is a powerful immunomodulator, domestic development. The active substance of the drug is azoximer bromide. The drug has an effect on the formation of lymphocytes, which are actively involved in providing humoral immunity. In other words, the medicine activates the body to fight the infection as soon as possible.
The tool is available in three forms:
- tablets for oral administration;
- vaginal and rectal suppositories;
- lyophilisate for solution preparation.
Tablets are presented in just one dosage - 12 mg of the active substance in each. As the forming components used lactose, starch and stearin.
Suppositories with an immunomodulator are available in two dosages - 6 and 12 mg of the active substance in each. These are small yellowish “torpedoes” for insertion into the vagina or rectum.The shape and fluidity during heating is provided by cocoa butter in the composition, additionally candles contain povidone and betacarotene, which is necessary for the regeneration of the mucosa.
A lyophilisate is a powder that is mixed with water for injection for subsequent intramuscular administration. Each vial of lyophilisate contains 6 mg of immunomodulator.
Cheap analogues of Polyoxidonium for adults
Polyoxidonium is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of influenza of other viral diseases. And also this remedy is often recommended by doctors to increase immunity in chronic infectious diseases, for example, tonsillitis, prostatitis.
The cost of the medicine "bites" - about 800 rubles. for the packaging of tablets, and about 1100 rubles. for 5 ampoules of lyophilisate. Analogues of the drug Polyoxidonium can be selected at a lower price.
The advantage of this tool is its excellent tolerance, which affects the price of the medicine. The immunomodulator is safe, does not cause side effects, can be used to treat children older than 6 months.
There are no full analogues in composition in pharmacies. Polyoxidonium is the only drug based on azoximer bromide. However, there are a lot of drugs with the same effect, but with a different active substance - among them you need to look for a cheap replacement for Polyoxidonium.
In pills
The tablet form of release of drugs is considered the most popular for home treatment. If the patient was prescribed Polyoxidonium, analogs in tablets can be selected from the following drugs:
- Galavit (300 rubles for 10 tablets);
- Lavomax (270 rubles for 3 tablets);
- Arbidol (250 rub. 10 capsules);
- Immunal (330 rubles. 20 tablets).
As part of Galavit - sodium aminodihydrophthalazinedione. The drug is recommended for the treatment of adults and children over 12 years old. Its main advantage is a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, due to which it is widely used in the treatment of immunodeficiency conditions in the presence of chronic diseases. The medicine has an impressive list of indications, but it is prohibited for use by pregnant and lactating women.
Lavomax is a well-known remedy for the treatment and prevention of influenza and colds. It is highly effective in the fight against chronic infections of the genitourinary system, therefore it is widely used in urology and gynecology.
Arbidol is a powerful immunomodulator with antiviral activity. It is used to treat acute respiratory viral infections and influenza, as well as acute and chronic respiratory diseases. Arbidol can be taken for children over two years of age.
Immunal is a drug with purple echinacea extract. It is highly effective against flu and colds, but is prohibited in systemic diseases and autoimmune processes, including HIV.
Injections
Analogues of Polyoxidonium in injections are Galavit, Cycloferon and Imunofan. Galavit costs about 500 rubles., Cycloferon medicine - 400 rubles., Imunofan will also cost around 500 rubles. All prices are for packaging with five ampoules.
These drugs have the same indications for use, are practically safe and do not cause adverse reactions. Before you start using the immunomodulator, you should consult your doctor and exclude the likelihood of developing an allergy.
Candles
Suppositories with an immunomodulator in the composition are widely used in the treatment of diseases associated with a local decrease in immunity. They are used in gynecology, urology and proctology for the treatment of chronic inflammatory and infectious processes.
Immunomodulators in the form of suppositories:
- methyluracil suppositories (100 rubles for 10 suppositories);
- Imunofan rectal suppositories (470 rubles. 5 pieces);
- Galavit (880 rub. 10 candles).
For comparison: the cost of packaging suppositories Polyoxidonium (10 pieces) is 1100 rubles. They are widely used in the treatment of cystitis, prostatitis, adhesions, etc. Polyoxidonium suppositories and analogues are administered intravaginally or rectally.The duration of the course depends on the indications, on average, from 10 days.
Budget substitutes for children in different forms
It is more difficult to choose a drug in tablets or injections for children, since all of the above analogues have age restrictions. So, the means that can be used for children over two years of age are Arbidol and Imunofan, tablets or ampoules.
The drug that is allowed to be used to treat babies from the first months of life is Viferon, but you must first consult a pediatrician. The medicine is available in the form of a gel and rectal suppositories.
Brief instructions for use
Most often, Polyoxidonium tablets are prescribed for home treatment. They must be taken sublingually, morning and evening. The tablet should dissolve on its own under the tongue, it does not need to be chewed or swallowed.
Injections are done 1 time per day. The duration of the course of treatment depends on the indications and is 5-10 injections. Suppositories are injected into the vagina or rectum before bedtime for 10-20 days, depending on the indications. The exact dosage and duration of treatment is determined by the doctor.
