Herpferon, ointment, 5g

Composition

Active ingredients: human recombinant Interferon alfa-2b not less than 20 000 IU; acyclovir 30 mg; lidocaine hydrochloride 10 mg; Excipients:   methylparahydroxybenzoate-2 mg; macrogol 1500-290 mg;macrogol 400-660 mg

Pharmacological action

Herpferon®, an ointment for topical and external use — is a combined drug with antiviral, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and analgesic effects. Human recombinant Interferon alfa-2b has a pronounced antiviral activity (suppresses viral replication in infected cells) and an immunomodulatory effect (increases the phagocytic activity of macrophages in lesions). Acyclovir has a pronounced antiviral effect. It is highly active against the Herpes simplex virus of the 1st and 2nd types and the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles (Varicella zoster). Lidocaine has a local anesthetic and moderate antipruritic effect. The combination of active ingredients provides a more pronounced antiherpetic effect: it prevents the formation of new rash elements, reduces the likelihood of skin dissemination, accelerates healing, and reduces pain. Pharmacokinetics When using the ointment, systemic absorption is low: with intact skin, absorption is minimal, in the blood and urine it is not detected, with affected skin — moderate absorption.

Indications

Primary and recurrent herpes of the skin and mucous membranes (including genital herpes), herpes zoster.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Side effects

Possible peeling of the skin at the site of prolonged application of the ointment.

How to take, course of use and dosage

Locally, externally. Gerpferon® is applied to the affected areas of the skin and mucous membranes in a thin layer 5 times a day with an interval of 4 hours. The duration of treatment is 5-10 days.

Active ingredient

Interferon alfa-2b, Acyclovir, Lidocaine

Dosage form

ointment

Description

For adults, Nursing mothers as prescribed by a doctor, Pregnant women as prescribed by a doctor

Indications

Herpes