"Alpizarin": instructions for use."Alpisarin": reviews, analogs
Viral diseases always proceed very hard. Moreover, with untimely or incorrect treatment of such diseases, they can cause serious complications. 
To treat such pathological conditions, doctors prescribe to their patients not only antiviral agents, but also antibacterial, immunomodulating and bacteriostatic drugs. They quickly and effectively eliminate the symptoms of the disease, as well as prevent further reproduction of the virus.
One of the most effective drugs designed to combat these diseases is the medicine "Alpizarin".Instructions for use, synonyms, form of production and analogues of this tool will be presented below.
Composition, packaging, form, description of the drug
In what form is the medicine "Alpizarin" manufactured? Instruction for use states that this product is available in two different forms:
- Tablets. Their active ingredient is tetrahydroxyglucopyranosylxanthene. Also, the drug includes lactose, calcium stearate and potato starch. Tablets "Alpizarin", the instructions for use of which are contained in a cardboard bundle, have a yellowish green color. They are available in blister packs of 10, 30 or 20 pieces in a box.
- Cream "Alpizarin"( ointment).Instruction for use informs that the main thing of this remedy is medical Vaseline. It also contains tetrahydroxyglucopyranosylxanthene and auxiliary constituents;2% or 5% ointment "Alpizarin" has a weak specific odor. It is intended for external application and is available in tubes( aluminum) for 10 g.
Mechanism of action of the antiviral agent
. What features are inherent in the preparation "Alpizarin"?Instructions for use, reviews indicate that it is an antiviral, antibacterial, bacteriostatic and immunomodulating agent.
The active substance of the medicament in question is obtained from the penny grass. As is known, it has a pronounced antiviral activity against herpes simplex and DNA-containing viruses. It should also be noted that to a lesser extent this medication acts against CMV and human immunodeficiency virus.
For the drug "Alpizarin" is characterized by a slight bacteriostatic effect against bacteria, mycobacteria tuberculosis and protozoa.
The principle of action of this remedy is based on its ability to suppress bacterial nuclease. It should be noted that the expressed inhibitory effect on neuraminidase of the virus is absent.
This drug stimulates humoral and cellular immunity, and also promotes the production of gamma-interferon in blood cells. One can not help saying that Alpizarin does not have teratogenic, mutagenic, irritating and allergic effects. 
Pharmacokinetics of the drug
Instruction for use( "Alpizarin" should be prescribed only by a doctor) reports that this remedy is absorbed well and quickly from the digestive tract. It binds to blood proteins by 70-90%.Its peak concentration in plasma is achieved within an hour. The drug is excreted along with the urine.
Indications for taking pills and using ointment
What is the purpose of the medication "Alpizarin"?Instructions for use indicate that this tool is indicated for the therapy of primary infection, as well as secondary infection of mucous skin with herpes viruses( including genital and causative agents of simple).
It should also be noted that this drug is used to treat eczema Kaposi, shingles, pointed warts and condylomas, CMV infection, chicken pox and red flat lichen.
Contraindications for medication
What contraindications should you know before using Alpizarin medication? The instruction for use for children and adults states that this remedy is forbidden to be prescribed in the following cases: 
- at the age of up to three years;
- with lactose intolerance and lactase deficiency;
- during pregnancy in the first trimester;
- for hypersensitivity to the drug.
With caution, this drug is used during lactation.
Tablets and ointment "Alpizarin": instructions for use
Analogs of this medication will be listed below.
Tablets "Alpizarin" appoint adults and adolescents 2 pieces three times a day, regardless of the meal.
Babies 1-6 years, this drug is given for ½ tablets with the same multiplicity, and children 6-12 years - 1 tablet three times a day.
As for the ointment, it is applied to the lesion site 5-6 times a day;5% drug is for adults, and 2% for children. By the way, 2% cream can also be used to treat rashes on the mucous membranes.
With a single rash of various forms of herpes simplex, in addition to genital, the drug is used for 4-5 days.
In the presence of heavy rashes, fever and lymphadenopathy, doctors prescribe a comprehensive treatment( ointment and tablets), which lasts at least 2 weeks.
For the treatment of genital herpes, this medication is applied to the areas of the affected mucosa 4 or 6 times a day for a week. When relapse, it is recommended to take additional pills for 14 days. 
In cases of viral origin of the oral mucosa, combined therapy is also used for 2 weeks.
Red flat lichen is treated for 17-30 days, and shingles for 3 weeks.
For relapses, the course can be repeated.
Side effects of
When taking tablets, the patient may develop headache, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. As for the ointment, in rare cases it causes allergic reactions.
Synonyms and analogues of the antiviral drug
Replace the drug in question with analogues such as Hyporamin, Inhavirin, Allokin-alpha, Viracept, Kagocel, Nikavir, Fuzeon, Ergoferon, Tyloron "," Celzentri ".The properties and methods of application of the mentioned agents may differ from those of the preparation "Alpizarin".
There is no synonym for this medication. 
Reviews
The majority of consumers who use this drug leave very positive reviews about it. According to their opinion, both tablets and "Alpisarin" ointment are effective in treating herpes, including genital, as well as other viral diseases. Most often this medication is used in combination therapy.
Also to the merits of this drug include the absence of side effects and a relatively low cost( 130-150 rubles).