Infagel for children: instructions for use

To protect children from viral infections often use drugs based on interferon. One of them is a medicine called Infagel, which is produced by the Russian company Vector Medic. Can I use it in childhood and how to do it correctly?

Infagel is represented by a homogeneous white or white-gray gel-like mass. He packed either in glass vials or in aluminum tubes. One bottle / tube can include 2 g, 3 g, 5 g or 10 g of the medication. During storage, the drug inside the package sometimes stratifies, but after shaking it becomes homogeneous again.

The active ingredient of Infagel is alpha 2B interferon, which in 1 gram of the drug contains 10 thousand IU. In the production process, it is sorbed on aluminum hydroxide. Auxiliary compound, through which the drug has the desired consistency and upon drying forms a film on the skin, acts polyvinyl alcohol. The remainder of the drug is represented by purified water.

Thanks to interferon, Infagel has an antiviral effect and also stimulates local immunity. The drug interferes with the multiplication of viruses in the affected cells, protects healthy cells from the pathogen and activates the work of macrophages to remove dead and non-viable cells. The gel applied to the skin forms a film that allows the drug to remain active for up to 12 hours.

Infagel is in demand for the prevention of influenza and other acute viral infections affecting the upper respiratory tract. In addition, the drug is prescribed when infected with herpes viruses - with herpes simplex, chickenpox, shingles, herpetic stomatitis and other lesions.

The instructions to Infagel do not contain any age restrictions for its use, however, if the drug is planned to be used for a child under 2–3 years old, you should first consult with your pediatrician.

Gel is not advised to apply in children with exacerbation of allergic pathologies. Also, the tool is not assigned in case of intolerance to any of its components.

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No side effects from the use of Infagelya manufacturer notes. When lubricating the mucous membrane of the nose, it does not overdry.

When chickenpox and other lesions with herpes, the gel treats the rash on the mucous membrane or skin, applying the agent twice a day (12 hours should pass between the treatments). After smearing with medicine, you need to wait 10-15 minutes for the gel to dry and form a protective film. The duration of treatment is usually 3-5 days, but the medication can be applied until the integrity of the mucous membrane or skin is fully restored.

For the prevention of SARS or flu, Infagel is used in the nose. The drug lubricates the nasal passages twice a day for one week, then take a break for one week, after which the medicine is applied for another 7 days.

Due to the exceptionally topical use and low level of absorption, excess of the gel dose cannot have a harmful effect on the patient's body.

In the annotation to the gel noted that it is compatible with any other medications, such as glucocorticoid hormones, antiviral drugs or antibiotics.

Infagel is an over-the-counter medicine, so purchasing it from a pharmacy is pretty easy. The average price of a tube or bottle with 2-3 g of the drug is 120 rubles.

For storage of tuba or jars with Infagel, you should choose a place hidden from small children, where the sun's rays do not fall. The best option would be a refrigerator, since the storage temperature recommended by the manufacturer is from 0 to +10 degrees. The shelf life of the gel is 2 years.

The use of Infagel in children, most parents are satisfied. The drug is praised for ease of use, since the treatment is carried out only twice a day, and the gel applied to the skin does not smear and does not flow.

According to moms, herpes-treated vesicles are quickly dried and healed, and the use in the nose helps not to get the flu in the cold season. However, occasionally there are negative reviews, which mention the lack of effect and the need to store in the refrigerator.

Other medications based on interferon may be used as a substitute for Infagel, for example:

• Grippferon The drug is represented by nasal drops and nasal spray.
• Viferon. This medicine is available in the form of a gel, ointment and rectal suppositories.
• Genferon Light. This medicine is made in the form of nasal drops, suppositories and spray.