Doctors often prescribe Viferon suppositories during pregnancy. What are the indications for their use, is it possible to use them during gestation, and when it is better to replace them with analogue means? Find answers to all these questions from our article.

Is it possible to use Viferon in 1, 2, 3 trimesters

In the process of gestation, Viferon suppositories are used to strengthen immune defense and destroy all kinds of pathogens. You can enter the drug starting from 14 weeks. Suppositories "Viferon" during pregnancy in the 2nd trimester help the body of the expectant mother to fight colds, viral and skin diseases.

Before using an antiviral drug, prior consultation with a specialist is necessary. This is due to the fact that the wrong dosage can cause side effects or increase the effectiveness of the drugs used in complex therapy.

Studies of the effect of Viferon were carried out only on animals. They found that interferon in high doses contained in it can slow down the development of the fetus, as well as threaten the health of the pregnant woman or cause miscarriage.

The composition of the drug

The composition of the medication includes various components, but the main one is human interferon alpha-2b.

Other constituents of suppositories:

  • cocoa butter with a regenerative effect;
  • vitamin C;
  • fat;
  • Vitamin E
  • tocopherol acetate;
  • disodium edetate dihydrate;
  • sodium ascorbate.

The combination of these components gives the candles antiviral and immunomodulatory properties.

Suppositories are oblong, 1 cm in diameter and white-yellow in color.

In what cases are candles prescribed

Most often, during gestation "Viferon" is used as part of the complex treatment of such diseases and conditions:

  • chronic liver diseases (viral hepatitis, carcinoma, cirrhosis);
  • STDs
  • human papillomavirus (HPV);
  • gynecological diseases (vaginosis, candidiasis, etc.);
  • “Colds” (together with antipyretic drugs);
  • inflammatory processes that develop during the life of bacteria and viruses (sepsis, acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, meningitis, pneumonia, etc.).

The drug based on interferon is prescribed to pregnant women only after a full examination.

The medication can be used both with local and systemic spread of the virus.

After interferon enters the human circulatory system, the resistance of its cells to viruses increases and the activity of macrophages and killer lymphocytes is stimulated. These properties of the medication only temporarily strengthen the immune system, after treatment it weakens again. Therefore, doctors recommend the use of this drug only in case of emergency.

In other situations, it is recommended to increase immunity with the help of proper nutrition, good sleep, taking vitamin complexes, physical exercises and general strengthening procedures.

Instructions for use at different stages of pregnancy

After the formation of all the organs of the fetus (approximately 14 weeks of gestation), Viferon can be used without risk to its health and condition of the expectant mother. The interferon that is part of it is produced by the human body and simply can not harm it. Stop using suppositories only after 35 weeks.

Viferon suppositories are prescribed to pregnant women only by specialists.

Enter suppositories in the rectum should be 2 times a day with an interval of 12 hours. After a few days, the effect of the medication will be noticeable, achieved by absorbing the components of the product with the walls of the organ.

Instructions for the use of candles are as follows:

  1. Hands wash thoroughly.
  2. A package with suppositories is revealed.
  3. A comfortable body position is adopted, in which the sphincter is relaxed (lying on its side, standing in a slight slope).
  4. The tip of the candle is lubricated with a special water-soluble ointment.
  5. The medication is slowly injected into the anus.

After the suppository is introduced into the intestine, it should be motionless in a horizontal position for 20 to 30 minutes, avoiding bowel movements.
After the introduction of the drug, some of its smudges can be observed. It’s not worth worrying about this, the effectiveness of the drug does not change.

If a pregnant woman has constipation, then before using suppositories, the bowel should be cleaned of feces.

As a rule, doctors do not recommend using the medication for longer than 2 weeks.

You need to store candles in a cool dark place at a temperature of 3 - 9 degrees. Such conditions make it possible to prevent suppositories from melting.

The shelf life of the drug is 2 years out of the reach of children. Viferon is purchased without a prescription. The price of suppositories is much higher than for ointments.

Duration of treatment with Viferon

The course of the use of suppositories is determined by the doctor, based on the condition of the pregnant woman.

For example:

  • herpes - 1,000,000 IU twice a day for 10 days;
  • viral hepatitis - 500,000 IU in a similar manner;
  • Viferon candles for colds - 150,000 IU twice a day for 5 days.

Also, the duration of therapy depends on the complexity of the disease.

Drug interaction

Viferon perfectly interacts with other medicines, even with chemotherapy and hormonal drugs. If, after its use, the pregnant woman encounters side effects, then it is necessary to stop therapy as soon as possible and seek medical advice.Negative symptoms usually disappear after 72 hours.

Viferon interacts well with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs.

In complex therapy, suppositories are often used in conjunction with the following medicines:

  • "Paracetamol";
  • "Arbidol";
  • Ibuprofen
  • aminopenicillins;
  • cephalosporins;
  • macrolides;
  • Oseltamivir

When interacting with other drugs, it is also important to take into account the characteristics of the patient's body, so as not to provoke the appearance of side effects.

Contraindications, side effects and overdose

"Viferon" is allowed to use during gestation from the second trimester (or from the first, according to indications and with the consent of the doctor) and lactation. In rare cases, pregnant women experience side effects such as skin rashes or stool retention. The latter problem is easily eliminated with mild laxatives and microclysters.

Due to the ascorbic acid and tocopherol acetate contained in the product, an overdose of the drug threatens with skin rashes, itching, burning or swelling in the anus.

In case of serious viral or bacterial infections, refusal of adequate therapy can cause a number of serious consequences (miscarriage, premature birth or missed pregnancy).

How to replace the drug

If there is no Viferon in the pharmacy, then you can replace it with Anaferon. These two agents have a similar composition, so they can be used in the treatment and prevention of viral diseases and other serious pathologies.

In terms of the effect, such analog preparations are distinguished:

  • "Grippferon";
  • "Genferon";
  • Kipferon;
  • "Hyaferon";
  • and Ophthalmoferon.

These funds are allowed during gestation and lactation.

With caution and if absolutely necessary, you can replace Viferon with Alfaferon, Interferon alpha-2, and Realdiron.

In case of influenza in pregnant women, doctors recommend, first of all, to use direct action on the virus (Oseltamivir, Zanamivir, Acyclovir, etc.). But the frequent use of these medicines leads to a decrease in their effectiveness.

In case of acute respiratory viral infections, in case of intolerance to pregnant interferon, the doctor may prescribe Arbidol, which strengthens the immune system and suppresses the virus.

Viferon suppositories effectively help fight colds, inflammatory and various chronic diseases during gestation. But it is very important to clarify the duration of their use and dosage by the doctor conducting the pregnancy. Otherwise, you may encounter side effects of the medication or the consequences of an overdose that threaten the life and development of the baby.

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