Isoprinosine has been used for HPV for quite a long time, since about the 70s of the last century. Such a long-term use of the drug in the fight against human papillomavirus infection is explained by its effectiveness and relative harmlessness when compared with other medications.
Among the many drugs used in the treatment of HPV, the drug occupies one of the leading positions for a reason. Isoprinosine is one of the few drugs that have undergone full clinical trials. The medicine has fully confirmed its effectiveness.
Description of the medicine
The human papillomavirus must be treated with medications that act on the structures of the causative agent of the disease and do not allow it to spread throughout the body. Isoprinosine copes well with this task. It can be purchased at any pharmacy after providing the pharmacist with a prescription from a doctor. This means that the medicine must be prescribed by a specialist, since with self-medication the patient risks worsening the condition.
1 tablet contains 500 mg of the main component inosine pranobex. It is used to suppress the activity of papillomavirus. Thanks to it, the drug copes with such diseases and restores the functioning of lymphocytes even despite reduced immunity.
The drug causes the body to produce antibodies that attack the virus. After recent studies in which Isoprinosine took part, it was noticed that after taking it, the incidence of frequent relapses of HPV in patients decreased.
Most often, the medication is prescribed for the treatment of condylomas in women. In their case, the effectiveness of therapy is about 87%. The same effect can be expected when fighting small papillomas, the development of which does not have pronounced symptoms of viral pathology.
After entering the body, the substances that make up the drug are quickly absorbed into the blood. This occurs approximately 2 hours after taking the medicine. It will be removed naturally after 2 days, since the active components do not tend to accumulate.
Before starting treatment with Isoprinosine, it is necessary to find out the strain of the virus and determine the current state of the immune system. Based on these data, the optimal dosage of the medication and duration of therapy are selected.
Isoprinosine helps suppress not only papillomavirus, but also other infections. Therefore, it is effective for ARVI, sore throat, rhinitis and other pathologies. However, it is more often used for papillomas. To achieve the best result, you need to find out exactly how to take the drug for such a diagnosis.
Isoprinosine effectively inhibits both human papillomavirus and many other types of viruses
Release forms and composition of the drug
Isoprinosine for HPV (reviews about the drug are mostly positive, since if the recommended dosage and frequency of use are followed, the likelihood of adverse reactions is minimized) helps improve the patient’s condition and prevent further progression of the disease.
Isoprinosine for HPV
The drug is available in tablet form. The medicine has a characteristic odor of amines.
The drug contains inosine pranobex as an active component in a dosage of 500 mg. Auxiliary components include: povidone, mannitol (E421), magnesium stearate and wheat starch.
Indications for use
Isoprinosine copes with various infections that are viral in nature. It is prescribed to patients suffering from the following diseases:
- Respiratory infections;
- Mononucleosis;
- Herpes;
- Measles;
- Molluscum contagiosum;
- Papillomavirus;
- Genital warts;
- Warts.
The drug fights well against those infections that suppress the activity of the immune system, leaving the body unprotected against their attack.
Treatment effectiveness
Tablets for warts isoprinosine exhibit positive properties that help fight unpleasant symptoms of diseases:
- Inhibits the synthesis of viral particles. The drug activates T-lymphocytes. The cells prevent further spread and reproduction of the microorganism.
- The drug does not exhibit an antibacterial effect and does not have a negative effect on the intestinal microflora.
- The drug activates antiviral proteins (interferons), which suppress the reproduction of the virus in the body.
- The immunostimulant has an anti-inflammatory effect. The drug blocks the formation of inflammatory mediators.
- The medication has an anabolic effect. Under the influence of the drug, the structure of destroyed cells and tissues is renewed.
- The drug acts at the cellular level. It has an antihypoxic, metabolic effect. The drug improves intracellular energy transport.
- Isoprinosine activates tissue reparative processes.
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Treatment of papillomas, warts, and condylomas must begin immediately after the virus is detected. Papillomatous infection can persist in the body for many years without the manifestation of specific symptoms. It slowly destroys normal cells. When the body cannot provide normal protection, growths appear on the body. Formations can degenerate into malignant ones. Early detection and treatment of the disease prevents cancer.
How to use for papillomas
The medicine is prescribed to people with papillomas and warts. For each patient, the dosage of the drug is selected individually. Attention is paid to the patient’s age and state of health. The dose of the medication may be as follows:
- Adults and children under 12 years of age should take Isoprinosine three times a day. The dosage will depend on the patient's weight. You should take the tablet completely, being careful not to crush it and drink enough water;
- Children over 3 years old can take the medicine in the amount of 1/3 tablet. The entire pill is divided into 3 doses. The halves are also washed down with a sufficient amount of drinking water.
As mentioned above, the calculation of the dosage of the medication is selected based on the weight of the sick person. For every kg there are 50 mg of medicine. It turns out that 1 tablet is intended for 10 kg of weight.
Standard dosage - 1 tablet per 10 kg of patient weight - correct only for adults
Sometimes doctors do not calculate individual dosages, but take average values. According to them, people weighing from 60 to 80 kg should drink 6-8 tablets. It is prohibited to take average values when selecting a dose for small children.
If the papillomavirus is severe, then determining the optimal dosage will follow a slightly different scheme. In this case, 100 mg of medication is taken for each kg of weight. It turns out that 10 kg requires 2 tablets. If a child requires treatment, then only 50 mg of the drug is taken per 1 kg of weight. In the situation with children, the severity of the pathology is not taken into account.
Elderly patients who are over 65 years of age should be treated with Isoprinosine, adhering to the standard dosage for adults.
Regardless of where exactly the viral rash is located, the patient will need to undergo treatment for a long enough time to suppress the activity of the disease and stop its spread.
On average, the drug should be taken for 2-4 weeks. It should be borne in mind that in case of papillomas on the genitals, these measures will not be enough. Before starting treatment, it is recommended to remove them in order to achieve a more pronounced effect of therapy.
If a person is diagnosed with genital warts, he will need to take 2 courses of Isoprinosine at once. The first is carried out after removing problematic rashes. The second course begins approximately a month after completion of the previous therapy.
If taken correctly, the drug "Isoprinosine" gives a positive result for approximately 90% of patients. Relapse of the disease was recorded in only 3% of patients during the first 6 months after the end of the therapeutic course.
The results obtained convince patients to fight warts and eliminate condylomas using these tablets. Doctors are of the same opinion. “Isoprinosine” is guaranteed to help get rid of warts and papillomas, which cause discomfort and make a person feel insecure.
Treatment prognosis
Currently, there is no pathogenetic treatment for human papillomavirus infection. Some doctors prescribe symptomatic therapy, others refrain from therapeutic measures. In 25% of cases, spontaneous recovery from the insidious virus occurs. 60-70% of the population are carriers of HPV.
The prognosis of the disease depends on the resistance of the macroorganism to viral infections. A strong immune system suppresses the growth and reproduction of papillomaviruses.
Stress, unhealthy lifestyle, bad habits, chronic diseases, promiscuous sexual relations lead to chronic persistence of infection in the body. Over time, HPV manifests itself as papillomas and warts. Early diagnosis and proper treatment help to avoid the degeneration of these formations into malignant ones. Advanced cases of pathology take a long time to treat, often to no avail.
Worsens the prognosis of pregnancy, causes hormonal disorders. Conditions lead to a decrease in immunity, which creates favorable conditions for the active activity of microorganisms. Doctors recommend annual physical examinations. Men can contact urologists for a urethral smear, women can contact a gynecologist for a cytological examination.
Contraindications
"Isoprinosine" helps cope with the infection. But not all people who are affected by the human papillomavirus can afford to undergo treatment based on this drug. This is because it, like any other medicine with a huge number of chemicals, has a number of contraindications. Patients with papillomavirus who are characterized by the following conditions are prohibited from taking the medicine:
- Gout;
- Tendency to allergies;
- Heart rhythm disturbances;
- Pregnancy;
- Lactation;
- Stones in the kidneys or bladder.
The drug should be taken with caution in patients who have difficulty excreting uric acid. They should check their blood urate levels regularly. Such control will allow you to avoid negative reactions while taking Isoprinosine.
You cannot prescribe Isoprinosine yourself.
Mode of application
This medicine should be taken orally with food, washed down with plenty of liquid. The daily dose is different for different people - it all depends on age. This information can be obtained from the package insert.
Treatment time also differs in different cases - and it varies from 5 days to 2 weeks. In any case, you should not stop taking the drug as soon as all the symptoms have passed. You need to take the medicine with food for at least 2 days to avoid the possibility of relapse.
Before starting self-treatment, it is necessary to visit a medical institution in order to receive high-quality and professional advice. Only a medical professional will be able to accurately identify all contraindications and prescribe the required treatment. Prescribing a course of medication on your own can not only help, but also harm the body.
Side effects
If the patient, for one reason or another, does not adhere to the recommendations of the drug manufacturer and doctor regarding the use of Isoprinosine, he will encounter the side effects that this drug gives. During treatment, the patient may be bothered by the following types of ailments:
- Pain in the epigastric region;
- Increased uric acid levels in the blood;
- Increased alkaline phosphatase activity;
- Disorders of the stomach and intestines;
- Attacks of nausea and vomiting;
- Itching sensation on the skin;
- Headache;
- Severe weakness in the body;
- Dizziness;
- Joint pain;
- Increased frequency of urination;
- Exacerbation of gout.
Side effects are unlikely to bother a person who takes the drug at the prescribed dose. Their prerequisites may be conditions in which treatment with Isoprinosine is strictly prohibited. So, careful study of the list of contraindications will also help to avoid negative reactions from the body.
In most cases, Isoprinosine is well accepted by the patient’s body. Side effects occur only in rare cases. Taking the medication for too long can increase the likelihood of developing negative reactions.
Interaction with other substances
The medicine interacts chemically with certain types of drugs when taken together.
The influence of other drugs on the course of Isoprinosine:
- taking any immunosuppressants blocks the effect;
- all diuretics can cause an increase in uric acid levels;
- not compatible even with small doses of alcohol.
Consumption together with ethyl alcohol can provoke irreversible consequences - kidney failure or hepatitis.
Possibility of use during pregnancy. Clinical studies have not been conducted on pregnant women. There is no exact data on the effect of Isoprinosine on the fetus.
The medicine is used only in exceptional cases when the mother’s health is at risk for the baby’s development. Theoretical calculations indicate a low probability of disturbances in the course of pregnancy.
Analogs
Isoprinosine has an analogue called Groprinosin. They have the same active substance, so they can replace each other.
Groprinosin also goes on sale in tablet form. It successfully copes with viral pathogens and strengthens the immune system.
There is no point in replacing one drug with another if the patient is not satisfied with the cost. This is because Izprinozin and its analogue are in the same price category.
Groprinosin is an absolute analogue of Isoprinosine
Reviews
Alina, 29 years old, spent several years unsuccessfully removing papillomas on her neck in a beauty salon. After a while they appeared again and I had to contact a specialist again. After completing the course of Isoprinosine, relapses of the disease stopped making themselves felt. For the last six months, my skin has remained clear of viral rashes.
Valentina, 35 years old Warts began to appear on my son’s body. Later, doctors diagnosed him with papillomavirus and recommended him to take Isoprinosine. We decided to use conservative treatment, so we immediately abandoned cauterization of the rashes. After about 2 weeks of taking the pills, the papillomas began to disappear. After the same amount of time, my son’s skin in problem areas became absolutely clear. There were no signs left that papillomas had once bothered him.
