Kipferon suppositories are an immunomodulatory drug for rectal and vaginal use. When the doctor prescribes this drug to the baby, the mothers are often embarrassed, because the kipferon suppositories for children are not intended. But in reality in pediatric practice they are used quite often.
The composition of suppositories of kipferon, in addition to the traditional auxiliary components included in the suppository, includes human immunoglobulin and interferon alfa-2. The first active substance is an antibody, which is an important component of immunity. Thanks to them, the body can identify and destroy alien bodies. Interferon is a protein group secreted by cells as a response of the body to the penetration of pathological organisms into it. The effect of interferon is that it does not allow the viruses to multiply in the body and spread in it.
The use of kipferon
Indications for the use of kipferon are a variety of infections. This drug improves the body's immune response. Quite often, kipferon is an excellent remedy for ARVI, which proceeds quite hard. Its effectiveness in influenza, pneumonia and bronchitis has also been proven. In addition, these suppositories can be prescribed for a number of other infections: chlamydia, kili infection, hepatitis, herpes, as well as intestinal infections of viral and bacterial origin. Since kipferon is available in the form of candles, it can be used even in the treatment of newborns that have been infected by the mother during labor. The suppository is administered after an enema or an act of bowel movement in the rectum of the child. Babies usually tolerate this procedure well.
Dosage and how often you can apply kipferon, selects only a doctor, focusing on a particular child and his disease. But children who are not yet one year old, better than one candle
Concerning side effects of kipferon, in some cases there is an allergic reaction in the form of a small rash or red spots. Then the replacement of the drug is required. Like other medicines, candles of kipferon have contraindications. These include an individual reaction to the components of suppositories.