Drops in the nose "Ingaron": reviews, instruction on use, description and analogies

Are the solution and drops of Ingaron effective? Instructions for use, price, patient reviews of this medicine will be provided below. Also, we will tell you about the purpose for which this medication can be prescribed, whether it has side reactions and contraindications.

Description, form, packaging, composition

In what form is the medicine "Ingaron" produced? Experts say that this product is made in the form of lyophilizate, which is designed to prepare a solution for subcutaneous and intravenous administration.

The medication is white, hygroscopic, loose or porous.

Also this preparation is issued in the form of drops for the nose.

What components are included in Ingaron? Nasal drops (reviews, the price of this medication are presented below), as well as a solution intended for intramuscular and / or subcutaneous injection, contain an active ingredient such as interferon gamma (ancillary component - mannitol).

The drug is sold in vials, placed in cardboard packages.

pharmachologic effect

How does Ingaron medicine work? Instructions for use, reviews of specialists report that this is an antiviral drug, the active component of which is interferon gamma.

Interferon gamma of a person (recombinant) consists of amino acid residues. It is the most important pro-inflammatory cytokine, the producers of which are natural killer cells.

Interferon gamma of a person is able to activate the work of these cells, as well as their cytotoxicity and microbicide. Thus, it causes the death of parasites.

After using this drug, replication of viral RNA and DNA, as well as the synthesis of viral proteins and the assembly of mature viral particles, is blocked. It also cytotoxically affects the virus-infected cells.

Indications for use

Do you know about what the Ingaron medicine is needed for? The doctors' comments report the following indications of this medicine:

• Prevention of various complications of an infectious nature in people with chronic granulomatous disease;
• Treatment of chronic hepatitis C, as well as AIDS / HIV infection, pulmonary tuberculosis and chronic viral hepatitis B (in combination with other medicines);
• Treatment of herpesvirus infection (including genital) and shingles (as a monotherapy);
• Treatment of cancer in conjunction with other drugs, including in combination with chemotherapy (as an immunomodulator);
• Treatment of prostatitis chronic in combination with other medicines;
• Complex treatment of urogenital chlamydiosis;
• Treatment of human papillomavirus (anogenital warts) and prevention of recurrent disease;
• Catarrhal diseases (for prevention and treatment).

Contraindications for use

What kind of human condition is forbidden to use intramuscular and subcutaneous solution, and also drops "Ingaron"? The experts' comments report the following prohibitions:

• Period of gestation;
• diabetes;
• Autoimmune diseases;
• Individual intolerance to the patient's interferon gamma, as well as any other component of the drug.

Ingaron preparation: instructions for use

Price, reviews about the drug are listed below.

Prescribe this drug should only an experienced specialist. The medication is administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly. The contents of one vial are dissolved in 2 ml of injection water. The dosage of the drug is set individually. As a rule, it depends on the readings.

• Therapy of chronic viral hepatitis B, chronic viral hepatitis C, as well as pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV / AIDS infections - the average daily dosage for adults is 500 00 ME. The medication is administered once a day every day or every other day. The duration of treatment for such diseases is 1-3 months. If necessary, the therapy is repeated after 30-60 days.
• Prevention of infectious complications in people with chronic granulomatous disease - the average daily dosage for adults is 500 000 ME. The medication is administered once a day every day or every other day. The duration of treatment for this disease is 5-15 injections. If necessary, the therapy is repeated after 2 weeks.
• Treatment of cancer - the average daily dosage for adults is 500 000 ME. The medication is administered once a day every other day.
• Treatment of herpesvirus infection, including genital, as well as urogenital chlamydia and shingles - the average daily dosage for adults is 500,000 IU. The medication is administered subcutaneously once a day every other day. Duration of treatment of such diseases is 5 injections.
• Chronic prostatitis - the daily dosage is 100 000 ME. The medication is administered subcutaneously once a day every other day. The duration of treatment for such diseases is 10 injections.
• Treatment of anogenital warts - daily dosage is 100 000 ME. The medication is administered subcutaneously once a day the day after the cryodestruction. Duration of treatment - 5 injections.

How to apply the intranasal preparation "Ingaron" (drops in the nose)?

Experts say that the intranasal preparation "Ingaron" is prescribed at the appearance of the first signs of acute respiratory viral infection and influenza. The medication is dripped into each nostril 5 times a day after the preliminary cleansing of the nasal passages (2 drops each). Such treatment should last for a week.

How to prevent the use of intranasal drug "Ingarone" (drops)? The doctors' comments say that for the prevention of acute respiratory infections and influenza, as well as contact with an infected person and hypothermia, the medication should be used in the amount of 2-3 drops in each nostril 30 minutes before meals. Carry out such preventive measures preferably every other day for 10 days.

In the event that contact with a person infected with ARVI or the flu was single, then to prevent the development of the disease, the drug should be dripped once in an amount of 3 drops.

For greater effectiveness (so that the medication is evenly distributed in the nasal cavity), after instillation of the drug, it is necessary to massage the wings of the nose.

Adverse Reactions

Are there any side effects after using Ingaron? The doctors' comments say that after intramuscular or subcutaneous administration, the patients may have reddening of the skin and unexpressed pain at the injection site.

Also it should be noted that there are reviews of an overdose of this drug. Using Ingaron in a dose exceeding 1,000,000 IU, people have joint and headaches, weakness, fever.

If the listed influenza-like symptoms are poorly expressed, then they do not require special treatment. If the patient's condition worsens noticeably, then the "Paracetamol" pill should be taken.

As for the intranasal use of the drug, it never causes undesirable reactions.

Drug Interactions

At present, there is no information about the drug interaction of the intranasal solution and solution for subcutaneous and intramuscular injection. However, the patient should be sure to inform his doctor about the medications that he is using at this time.

Special Recommendations

Special recommendations on the use of the solution for subcutaneous and intramuscular injection of the drug "Ingaron" no. But if an intranasal medication has been prescribed to a patient, then he should be aware of the peculiarities of its use. This will contribute to an even greater therapeutic effect.

To the drug obvolok the entire nasal cavity, it is recommended to instill it in the "standing" position with a slightly tilted head. To evenly distribute the drug in the nasal passages after instillation, the patient is recommended to massage the wings of the nose with light movements of the fingers. To carry out this procedure is desirable in the same position, that is, without lowering the head down.

If the use of the intranasal means does not bring any result, then it should be canceled. With the dynamics of cold and flu symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Price and analogues of medicament

How much is and how can I replace such a medicinal product as Ingaron? The price, reviews and analogues of this medication we will submit right now.

In the absence of the mentioned means in the pharmacy, it can be replaced by one of the listed means: "Liferon", "Alfarona", "Avonex", "Genferon", "Viferon", "Interferon".

As for the price, then the drug "Ingaron" it is quite high. The cost of this medicine depends on the volume and quantity in one package. Liofilizate for intranasal use, as well as for subcutaneous and intramuscular injection 500 000 IU can be purchased for 1080-1200 rubles (one bottle).

If you need several injections, then 5 bottles (100,000 IU each) are sold at 1,700-1,800 rubles.

As for the intranasal, its price is slightly lower and is 700-800 rubles per bottle.

Patients' comments about the drug

There are quite a few reviews about the Ingaron product. Most of them are positive. Patients report that this antiviral medication is very effective. It works great for herpes rashes, as well as for other more serious diseases.

Along with the solution for intramuscular or subcutaneous administration, the intranasal form is very popular among patients.

Only a few days of active treatment with this drug can get rid of all the signs of flu and colds. It should also be noted that many people often use this solution for preventive purposes. Its instillation into the nose allows avoiding infection with colds, especially if the healthy person had direct contact with the patient.