Lavomax (Tylorone) is a Russian antiviral drug of the immunostimulant group (it helps to increase the production of the immune protein of interferon).
The drug has a positive effect on the bone marrow, so that the patient's body increases the independent production of antibodies. Lavomax is used against the causative agents of acute viral and respiratory infections - influenza, herpes, hepatitis and others. It is prescribed for both complex treatment and prophylactic purposes.
It does not transform, does not accumulate in the human body and is almost completely eliminated with the products of vital activity.
Clinical and pharmacological group
Antiviral and immunomodulating drug. Inductor synthesis of interferon.
Conditions of leave from pharmacies
Released without a doctor's prescription.
Price list
How much does Lavomax cost? The average price in pharmacies is at the level of300 rubles.
.Form of issue and composition
Lavomax is released in the form of tablets coated with a coating: round, from orange to yellow, with an orange core (3, 4, 6 or 10 pcs. in contour cell packs, 1 or 2 packs per carton).
The composition of 1 tablet includes:
- Active substance: tylorone dihydrochloride - 125 mg;
- Auxiliary components: povidone - 4 mg; magnesium hydroxycarbonate pentahydrate (magnesium carbonate basic water) - 69 mg; calcium stearate - 2 mg.
Sheath composition: talcum mg; sugar (sucrose) - 15, mg; povidone 6 mg; colloidal silicon dioxide (aerosil) - 1 mg; copovidone 4 mg; hydroxycarbonate pentahydrate magnesium - 2, mg; titanium dioxide mg; coloring tropeolin O mg; liquid paraffin (vaseline oil) 5 mg; macrogol 6000 (polyethylene oxide 6000) - 6 mg; beeswax -, 5 mg.
Pharmacological effect
Lavomax is an antiviral immunomodulating agent that stimulates the production of interferons in the body.
Active substance Lavomax - tiloron, provoking the synthesis of three kinds of interferon in the intestine, liver, lymphocytes, neutrophils. Application Lavomax has a stimulating effect on bone marrow cells, increases the production of antibodies in the body. The drug shows activity against the causative agents of respiratory infections, parainfluenza viruses, influenza, hepatitis, herpes.
After internal application Lavomax is well absorbed from the digestive tract, in unchanged form is excreted with feces, urine. Half-life lasts two days.
Indications for use
Lavomax, which has both antiviral and interferonogenic properties, is used for infections of different etiologies. I would like to note that Tylorone is rarely used as part of monotherapy.
As an immunomodulator with an antiviral effect, Lavomax is used as part of a comprehensive treatment with:
- influenza and ARVI;
- viral encephalomyelitis;
- viral hepatitis A, B, C;
- herpetic infection of type 1 and 2;
- cytomegalovirus infection.
As an inducer of interferon, Lavomax is prescribed as part of a combined treatment:
- chlamydial infection;
- urethritis of non-gonococcal origin;
- infectious-allergic encephalomyelitis;
- pulmonary tuberculosis.
Contraindications
Studies of the effects of lavomax during pregnancy have not been conducted, so the drug is prohibited for use during this period.
In addition, Lavomax is contraindicated in:
- intolerance to fructose;
- deficiency of enzymes that break down sugar (lactase and isomaltase);
- glucose-galactose malabsorption (impaired absorption of sugars);
- individual sensitivity to tilorone or the adjuvants of lavomax.
Use in pregnancy and lactation
Effectiveness and safety of the influence of the main active ingredient of the drug Lavomax on the body of a woman and intrauterine fetal development is not established, therefore this drug is contraindicated in the waiting period child.
It is not known about the ability of the drug to excrete with breast milk, therefore during lactation therapy with Lavomax is not recommended. If necessary, treatment should stop breastfeeding, so as not to harm the child.
Dosage and route of administration
The instructions for use indicate: take Lavomax after eating, washed down with water.
- For the prevention of influenza and other acute respiratory viral infections- 125 mg once a week for 6 weeks. The course of treatment - 6 tablets. for 125 mg.
- In the treatment of influenza and other acute respiratory viral infections- in the first two days of the disease - 125 mg, then - every other day, 125 mg. The course dose is 750 mg (for the course of treatment 6 tab. 125 mg).
- For the treatment of acute hepatitis B- the first and second days of 125 mg, then - 125 mg every other day. The course dose is 2 g (for treatment - 16 tab. 125 mg), with prolonged course of hepatitis B - 125 mg 2 times / day on the first day, then - 125 mg every other day. The course dose is 2.5 g (for treatment - 20 tablets. 125 mg).
- With chronic hepatitis B- the initial phase of treatment (2.5 g) - the first two days of 250 mg, then - 125 mg every other day. The continuation phase (from 1.25 g to 2.5 g) is 125 mg per week. The course dose of the drug Lavomax from 3.75 to 5 g (for treatment - from 30 to 40 tablets. 125 mg), the duration of therapy is 3.5-6 months, depending on the results of biochemical, immunological, morphological studies, reflecting the degree of activity of the process.
- For the treatment of viral hepatitis A- the first day of 125 mg 2 times, then - 125 mg every other day. The course dose - 1.25 g (for treatment - 10 tab. 125 mg).
- In acute hepatitis C- the first and second days of 125 mg, then - 125 mg every other day. The course dose is 2.5 g (for the course of treatment - 20 tab. 125 mg).
- With chronic hepatitis C- the initial phase of treatment (2.5 g) - the first two days of 250 mg, then - 125 mg every other day. The continuation phase (2.5 g) is 125 mg per week. The course dose of the drug Lavomax - 5 g (for treatment - 40 tab. 125 mg). The duration of therapy is 6 months, depending on the results of biochemical, immunological, and morphological markers of the activity of the process.
- With urogenital and respiratory chlamydia, non-gonococcal urethritis- the first two days of 125 mg, then - every other day, 125 mg. The course dose - 1.25 g (for treatment - 10 tab. 125 mg).
- For the treatment of herpetic, cytomegalovirus infection- the first two days of 125 mg, then - every other day, 125 mg. The course dose is 2.5 g (for the course of treatment - 20 tab. 125 mg).
- In the complex therapy of neuroviral infectionsthe dose is set individually, the course of treatment is 4 weeks.
- As part of a comprehensive therapy for pulmonary tuberculosis- the first two days of 250 mg, then - 125 mg every other day. The course dose is 2.5 g (for the course of treatment - 20 tab. 125 mg).
In general, the dosage and duration of treatment depends on the disease, and is selected individually.
Side effects
Before using the substance for preventive or curative purposes, special attention should be paid to the contraindications in the instructions, to familiarize yourself with the possible consequences of its use.
The side effects of Lavomax are as follows:
- short-term chill;
- blanching of the skin;
- allergies, rashes, skin peeling;
- dyspeptic phenomena;
- nausea, vomiting, dizziness.
Overdose
To date, there is no information about an overdose of "Lavomaxom".
special instructions
Lavomax does not affect the patient's ability to drive and engage in potentially hazardous Activities for which a high rate of psychomotor reactions is required and an increased concentration attention.
Drug Interactions
The drug is compatible with antibiotics and means of standard therapy of viral and bacterial diseases.
Reviews
We picked up some reviews of people taking the drug Lavomax:
- Victor. Always sick in autumn and spring toli flu, roofing felt. In the last epidemic of influenza took for prevention of lavomax and did not fall ill! Really helped. I will still hope for him.
- Anna. To me it or him appointed or nominated when under analyzes have revealed at me a papillomavirus 16 types of high risk. My doctor insisted on the drug "Lavomax". Drink the course, strictly observing the time frame and preferably after a meal. I did not notice any adverse reactions during the administration of "Lavomax". After the completion of the course, I took the tests again, the answer was negative! The only unpleasant moment is the high cost of the drug, but health, of course, is more expensive.
- Milan. A highly advertised, expensive drug, but ineffective. I took it first for prophylaxis, it did not take me away during the exacerbation of viral diseases. And when she was flu-influenced, until the body itself overcame the disease, she did not notice much relief. Well, at least pobochek, as they write, there was not. Just the lavomax passed by me. I will not buy more.
- Tanya. We drink this drug with the whole family in ARVI, as well as for prevention, when the flu epidemic begins once a week. The tool is good, it helps quickly and efficiently, you do not have to wait for a long time, literally a day or two and you're like a cucumber. And most importantly, it is not just an antiviral, but also an immunostimulant, that is, it forces our body itself to fight the virus, which is much more useful than just drinking a medicine that will do everything for you. For today it is the best variant of an antiviral agent in the ratio of price and quality.
Analogues
Lavomax has many analogues, the most popular of them:
- Amiksin;
- Anaferon (a child and adult immunomodulator, safe for a child from 3 months to 6 years);
- Acyclovir;
- Ingavirin;
- Grippferon;
- Oscillococcinum;
- Ergoferon
Before using analogues, consult your doctor.
Storage conditions and shelf life
Store in a dry place, protected from light, out of reach of children, at a temperature of no higher than 25 ° C. Shelf life - 2 years.
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