Antiviral suppositories Genferon Light for children: instructions for use. Genferon light suppositories - instructions for use Genferon light suppositories can be

Latin name: Genferone Lite
ATX code: L03AB05
Active substance: Interferon
alpha-2a + Benzocaine + Taurine
Manufacturer: Biocad ZAO, Russia
Conditions for dispensing from a pharmacy: On prescription
Price: from 200 to 370 rub.

"Genferon Light" belongs to the group of immunomodulators containing interferon alpha-2b. It is produced by the body when it enters viruses. "Genferon" is prescribed for viral diseases, with the exception of HIV infection. Most often, the drug (for example, at a dosage of 125,000 or 250,000) is prescribed for influenza conditions and unidentified viruses.

Indications for use

For the treatment of acute respiratory diseases and influenza, a drug in a dosage of 250 or 500 thousand IU is often prescribed as one of the elements of the overall treatment regimen. "Genferon" is indicated for children under seven years of age and women in the treatment of genitourinary infections accompanied by an inflammatory course. Interferon alfa-2b is most often used for the prevention and treatment of influenza and acute respiratory infections in adults and adolescents over fourteen years of age.

Compound

The main active ingredients of the "Genferon Light" suppository are interferon alpha-2b and taurine. The product also has other components (solid fat, macrogol, dextran, polysorbate, emulsifier, citric acid, water) that ensure its full pharmacokinetics.

Medicinal properties

The effect of the drug on the body is determined by the properties of its main content - interferon alpha-2b. It improves immunity, neutralizes bacteria and viruses. In addition, the drug prevents the multiplication of the influenza virus, which significantly speeds up the recovery process for patients.

The antiviral effect of Genferon Light is based on the activation of intracellular proteins that reduce the activity of viruses. Due to its immunomodulatory properties, interferon alpha-2b is able to increase the body's resistance to viruses. This effect is due to the action of killer cells, lymphocytes, activation of macrophages and strengthening of the phagocytosis system.

By turning on special histocompatibility mechanisms, infected cells are recognized, which receive the main blow of the immune system. Due to the activation of the activity of leukocytes, which are contained in large numbers in the mucous membranes of the body, their enormous work occurs in the foci of the disease to eliminate pathogens.

To restore metabolism and stimulate the immune system, taurine is included in the Genferon Light suppository. This substance promotes tissue restoration and regeneration of damaged cell membranes. Thanks to its antioxidant properties, active oxygen is removed, which provokes the development of painful phenomena. Taurine also enhances the therapeutic effect of the drug "Genferon Light".

The average price is from 200 to 300 rubles.

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The drug is available in the form of suppositories (rectal or vaginal) of 125 and 250 thousand IU. Suppositories are white or slightly milky in color, conical in shape, and often have a small depression at the blunt end.

One package may contain one or two blisters with five suppositories of 125 or 250 thousand IU each, and instructions are also included.

Mode of application

Planning a treatment regimen depends on how old the patient is and the specific case of the disease. For children reaching seven years of age and adults, the recommended dosage of interferon alfa-2b is 250 thousand IU, but for children under seven years of age, half the dosage is used - 125 or 150 thousand IU. Children from seven to fourteen years old are prescribed children's doses depending on the nature and severity of the pathology. "Genferon" for pregnant women in the second and third trimester is recommended at a dosage of 250,000 IU. For severe influenza infection, Genferon 1 million or 500 thousand IU is recommended.

For acute respiratory infections, flu, and colds, suppositories are used rectally twice a day for five days at equal intervals. If there is no improvement and the patient’s health condition worsens, it is recommended to prolong taking Genferon for another five days.

For chronic viral pathologies in children under fourteen years of age, suppositories are prescribed rectally for ten days every twelve hours. Subsequently, “Genferon” (250 or 500 thousand) is recommended to be taken rectally at night for another thirty days. For genitourinary infections in children, “Genferon Light” suppositories are prescribed at intervals of twelve hours (total 500 thousand IU) for a period of ten days, taking into account that specific therapy will be carried out.

For genitourinary infectious diseases, "Genferon" for pregnant women in the second trimmeter or before childbirth is used either vaginally or rectally, depending on the location of the infection. The standard method of application is two suppositories per day at equal intervals for ten days. Depending on how many days the disease lasts, interferon alfa-2b is prescribed for up to three months every other day, 125 or 150 thousand IU.

Average price from 360 to 370 rubles.

“Genferon light”, spray

The spray is transparent and has a uniform consistency. A dark glass bottle with a dispenser contains approximately one hundred doses of the drug, and instructions are also included with the bottle.

Mode of application

You can use the drug for influenza as soon as the first symptoms of the disease appear. To begin with, the spray is prescribed for five days according to the following scheme: three times a day, one injection into each nostril. One dose of the drug, when pressed briefly on the dispenser, contains interferon in the amount of 500 thousand IU. For prevention, it is recommended to follow the mentioned scheme, but inject the drug every twelve hours for seven days.

In newborns and small children up to two years old, “Genferon” 500 thousand IU can be used as drops to prevent influenza. To do this, just press a little on the bottle so that drops appear, which should fall into each nostril. How many drops to give for newborns is prescribed by the doctor. If pressure produces a spray, the dispenser can be removed to add drops by shaking the glass bottle.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding

"Genferon Light" suppositories underwent clinical trials on a group of pregnant women. Studies have shown that the use of the drug "Genferon" in pregnant women is absolutely safe, even before childbirth. The drug can also be used during breastfeeding.

Contraindications

"Genferon Light" for influenza (in suppositories and spray) is well tolerated by patients. There were no serious side effects or life-threatening situations observed.

Precautionary measures

The drug is used with caution in those patients who are allergic to the components of Genferon. If such a situation occurs, then after consultation with a doctor, you can continue treating influenza with the drug and reduce the dose from 250 to 125 thousand IU.

Cross-drug interactions

When using Genferon, it is worth remembering that vitamins E and C, which enter the body along with the drug, enhance its effect. Benzocaine contained in Genferon reduces the activity of sulfonamides. At the same time, the effect of benzocaine is enhanced by non-narcotic analgesics.

Side effects

No side effects were found when using the drug. "Genferon Light" does not affect concentration, so it can be used when working with precision mechanisms and driving vehicles.

Overdose

When the drug "Genferon Light" underwent clinical trials, no cases of overdose were observed. When introducing a larger number of suppositories, the use of the drug must be stopped and resumed after a day according to the usual regimen. There is also no data on an overdose of the spray.

GENFERON® LIGHT – a unique combination of 1 IFN (interferon)α 2- b and taurine for the treatment of colds in babies from the 1st month of life, working directly at the site of entry of the virus 2.

The place of reproduction of viruses and proliferation of bacteria are the cells of the epithelial lining of the respiratory tract, therefore the role of local immunity of the respiratory system in resistance to pathogens of respiratory viral and bacterial infections is enormous.

Local immunity is the barrier function of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, which are the first to respond to invading antigens by turning on immune defense mechanisms.

In the first year of life in children, the anti-infective protection of local immunity of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract (BALT) is reduced, and therefore children retain increased sensitivity to bacterial and viral pathogens:

• in nasal secretions in patients aged 6 months to 3 years, the concentration of sIgA and lysozyme is significantly lower than in adults;
• the formation of palatine tonsils in most children usually begins in the second half of life; Mobilization of phagocytes in response to inflammatory stimuli is reduced by 2–3 times compared to adults;
• Reduced activity of natural killer cells;
• During the newborn period, the so-called “early” IFN circulates in the blood of children, the amount of which is greater, the more significant the prematurity. Such “immature” IFN differs in physicochemical and biological properties from IFNs synthesized by the cells of an adult organism. The protective properties of “early” IFN are insignificant. During the development of a child, the IFN system gradually matures. In addition, the synthesis of IFN in children, especially young children, is significantly reduced compared to adults: in children aged 1 month to 1 year, the ability to produce interferons by peripheral blood cells is reduced by 9 times, and in children aged from 1 year to 3 years – 6 times compared to adult patients.

Genferon light nasal drops have an immunomodulatory effect, which increases the effectiveness of the immune response against foreign agents. This is achieved by activating the activation of CD8+ T-killers, NK cells (natural killer cells), enhancing the production of antibodies, including restoring the production of secretory immunoglobulin A, activating phagocytosis, as well as improving the recognition of infected cells by cells of the immune system.

Taurine, which is part of the drug, normalizes metabolic processes in tissues, promotes regeneration and faster restoration of the nasal mucosa damaged by the pathological process.

Advantages of the drug:

• a unique combined composition (interferon alpha 2-b and taurine) provides a complex therapeutic effect; the presence of taurine in the composition ensures the preservation of activity and enhancement of the properties of interferon, as well as enhancing the overall therapeutic effect of the drug directly at the site of virus penetration
• high virus clearance rate 6
• Possibility of use in children from 1 month of life 2
• interferon:
  • universal 3 direct antiviral action
  • indirect antibacterial effect
  • preventing infection of uninfected cells 2
• taurine:
  • pronounced anti-inflammatory 4 and antioxidant activity
  • local reparative and membrane-stabilizing effect 2
  • maintaining IFN activity and enhancing the therapeutic effect of the drug 5

Advantages of the release form - drops GENFERON LIGHT 10,000 IU:

• works where viruses enter
• The elastic tip of the dropper prevents injury to the mucous membrane
• Glycerol* (an auxiliary component of the drug) has a moisturizing effect 7

Indications for use

• Treatment of influenza and other acute respiratory viral infections in children aged 29 days to 14 years

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to interferon alfa-2b or other components of the drug.
• Newborns from 0 to 28 days (due to lack of clinical data).

1. According to GRLS data as of 09/16/18
2. Instructions for medical use GENFERON® Light drops
3. Gorelov A.V., Tselipanova E.E., Alimova I.L. Use of the drug GENFERON® Light in children of different ages with ARVI. Effective pharmacotherapy. 2016. No. 21. pp. 12-16.
4. Kuzmina N.V., Romanyuk F.P. ConsiliumMedicum. Pediatrics. (App.) 2011; 1:56-60
5. Gorelov A.V. et al. Immunotropic therapy of acute respiratory viral infections in pediatric practice - experience in the clinical use of interferon alpha drugs. Consilium Medicum (Pediatrics), 2010. T. 1. P. 72–8.
6. Osidak L.V. Evaluation of the therapeutic effectiveness of two domestic preparations of recombinant interferon α-2b for intranasal administration (Genferon® light and Grippferon®) for ARVI in infants and young children. PEDIATRICS, 2017. Volume 96, No. 2.
7. Evseeva S.B., Sysuev B.B. Pharmacy and pharmacology No. 3, 2016
8. Yulish E.I. Factors of local immunity in respiratory infections and methods of their activation. Child's health. 2010. No. 5 (26). pp. 63-67.
9. Torshkhoeva R.M., Botvinyeva V.V., Tagizade T.G., Namazova L.S., Taranushenko, T.E. Frequently ill children of megalopolises: treatment and prevention of acute respiratory infections // Pediatric pharmacology. 2006. T. 3. No. 1. P. 13-17.
10. Kushnareva M.V. et al. Features of the immune status and interferon system in young children // Russian Bulletin of Perinatology and Pediatrics, 3, 2016.

Active ingredients

Taurine
- interferon alfa-2b (interferon alfa-2b)

Release form, composition and packaging

5 pieces. - contour cellular packaging (1) - cardboard packs.
5 pieces. - contour cell packaging (2) - cardboard packs.

pharmachologic effect

Genferon Light is a combination drug, the effect of which is determined by the components included in its composition. Has local and systemic effects. The composition of the drug Genferon Light includes recombinant human interferon alpha-2b, produced by a strain of the bacterium Escherichia coli, into which the human interferon alpha-2b gene was introduced using genetic engineering methods.

Taurine helps normalize metabolic processes and tissue regeneration, has membrane-stabilizing and immunomodulatory effects. Being a strong antioxidant, taurine directly interacts with reactive oxygen species, the excessive accumulation of which contributes to the development of pathological processes. Taurine helps maintain the biological activity of interferon, enhancing the therapeutic effect of the drug.

Pharmacokinetics

With rectal administration of the drug, high bioavailability (more than 80%) of interferon is observed, and therefore both local and pronounced systemic immunomodulatory effects are achieved; when used intravaginally, due to the high concentration at the site of infection and fixation on the cells of the mucous membrane, a pronounced local antiviral, antiproliferative and antibacterial effect is achieved, while the systemic effect is insignificant due to the low absorption capacity of the vaginal mucosa. The maximum concentration of interferon in the blood serum is achieved 5 hours after administration of the drug. The main route of excretion of interferon-α is renal catabolism. The half-life is 12 hours, which necessitates the use of the drug 2 times a day.

Indications

• as a component of complex therapy - for the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections and other infectious diseases of bacterial and viral etiology in children;
• for the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the urogenital tract in children and women, including pregnant women.

Contraindications

• individual intolerance to interferon and other substances,
  included in the drug;
• 1st trimester of pregnancy.

Carefully: exacerbation of allergic and autoimmune diseases.

Dosage

The drug can be used both vaginally and rectally. The route of administration, dose and course duration depend on age, the specific clinical situation and are determined by the attending physician.

U adults and children over 7 years old Light is used at a dose of 250,000 IU interferon alpha-2b per suppository. In children under 7 years of age It is safe to use the drug at a dose of 125,000 IU interferon alfa-2b per suppository. In women who are 13-40 weeks pregnant, the drug is used in a dose of 250,000 ME interferon alfa-2b per suppository.

Acute respiratory viral infections and other acute diseases of a viral nature in children: 1 suppository rectally 2 times a day with a 12-hour interval parallel to the main therapy for 5 days. If symptoms persist, the course of treatment is repeated after a 5-day interval.

Chronic infectious and inflammatory diseases of viral etiology in children: 1 suppository rectally 2 times a day with a 12-hour interval in parallel with standard therapy for 10 days. Then for 1-3 months - 1 suppository rectally at night every other day.

Acute infectious and inflammatory diseases of the urogenital tract in children: 1 suppository rectally 2 times a day at 12-hour intervals for 10 days.

Infectious and inflammatory diseases of the urogenital tract in pregnant women: 1 suppository vaginally 2 times a day with a 12-hour interval for 10 days.

Infectious and inflammatory diseases of the urogenital tract in women: 1 suppository (250,000 IU) vaginally or rectally (depending on the nature of the disease) 2 times a day with a 12-hour interval for 10 days. For prolonged forms, 1 suppository 3 times a week, every other day, for 1-3 months.

Side effects

The drug is well tolerated by patients. Local allergic reactions (itching and burning sensation in the vagina) are possible. These phenomena are reversible and disappear within 72 hours after cessation of administration. Continuation of treatment is possible after consultation with a doctor.

To date, no severe or life-threatening side effects have been observed. Phenomena that occur with the use of all types of interferon alpha-2b, such as chills, fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, muscle and headaches, joint pain, sweating, as well as leukemia and thrombocytopenia, may be observed, but they occur more often when exceeding daily dose over 10,000,000 IU. In these cases, it is recommended to consult your doctor to decide whether to discontinue the drug or reduce the dose.

As with any other interferon alpha drug, and in case of fever after its administration, a single dose of 500-1000 mg for adults and 250 mg for children is possible.

Overdose

Cases of overdose of Genferon Light have not been registered. If you accidentally administer more suppositories at a time than were prescribed by your doctor, further administration should be suspended for 24 hours, after which treatment can be resumed according to the prescribed regimen.

Drug interactions

Genferon Light is most effective as a component of complex therapy. When combined with antibacterial, fungicidal and antiviral drugs, mutual potentiation of action is observed, which makes it possible to achieve a high total therapeutic effect.

special instructions

Genferon Light does not affect the performance of potentially hazardous activities that require special attention and quick reactions (driving vehicles, machinery, etc.).

Storage conditions and periods

At temperatures from 2 to 8°C. Keep out of the reach of children. Shelf life - 2 years.

Viral diseases lie in wait for humans everywhere. Neither children nor adults can resist the new strain of the virus. Viruses are especially active in the autumn-winter period, when even a healthy person’s immunity decreases. In case of a viral infection of the body, it’s time to remember the effective drug Genferon Light. It will help get rid of not only the classic cold caused by ARVI, but can also overcome more serious viral diseases, since it effectively helps to increase both general and local immunity.

Basic information about the drug and composition

Genferon Light suppositories are available in two dosages:

• for children under 7 years old— 125 thousand units of interferon;
• for children over 7 years old— 250 thousand units of interferon.

The drug contains two active ingredients - taurine and recombinant human interferon-alpha-2b(hereinafter simply interferon), as well as auxiliary components, the predominant of which is solid fat.

Important! A prerequisite for maintaining the biological activity of interferon is storage in the refrigerator. If the drug is stored at room temperature (up to 25 degrees Celsius), then it must be used within a month.

The interferon in the drug is not obtained from human blood, but by genetic engineering. It is synthesized by a bacterium into which the gene responsible for the production of human interferon has been introduced. Therefore, the risk of contracting dangerous types of blood-borne diseases or the risk of allergies is minimized as much as possible.

Mechanism of action

On the other hand, acting as a powerful antioxidant, taurine binds to oxygen, which is necessary for the development of oxidative processes. As a result, excess oxygen in the tissues disappears, and inflammatory processes do not worsen. Also, thanks to taurine, the biological activity of interferon is preserved, which protects the body from adverse effects.

Interferon has the following types of effects:

• antiviral:
• antibacterial;
• immunomodulatory.

Taurine, unique in its characteristics, is capable of:

• normalize metabolism;
• accelerate the regeneration of tissues damaged as a result of destructive processes;
• produce an antioxidant effect;
• enhance the biological activity of interferon.

Instructions for use of children's suppositories Genferon light

The indication for rectal administration of Genferon Light suppositories in children is the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections and other infectious diseases of viral origin, including intestinal infections (rotavirus is the most common). If necessary, the product is successfully combined with antibiotics, sometimes even enhancing their effect.

Type of disease	Child's age	Dosage	Frequency of reception	Duration of treatment
ARVI and acute viral diseases, including intestinal infections	Up to 7 years	125,000 IU (1 suppository)	2 times a day. in 12 hours	5 days. If necessary, the course is repeated after 5 days
	Over 7 years old	250,000 IU (1 suppository)
Chronic viral diseases	Up to 7 years	125,000 IU (1 suppository)		10 days. After completing the course, continue to administer 1 suppository at night every other day for 1-3 months
	Over 7 years old	250,000 IU (1 suppository)

Contraindications and side effects

Like all drugs, Genferon Light suppositories have contraindications, but they are relative. The drug should not be used by patients who have individual sensitivity to interferon or taurine.

When the drug is used correctly, there is no negative effect from it, since interferon is not able to adversely affect the formation of the child’s immune system. Rather, on the contrary, it is activated and resistance to viruses increases.

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Reviews about the drug

Since the drug Genferon Light is actively used in various fields of medicine, both doctors and patients actively share their opinions on the use of both Genferon Light itself and its analogues. Doctors note that Genferon Light works well against many viral pathologies that it cannot cope with, for example. However, doctors warn that you should not get too carried away with Genferon suppositories so that the body does not get used to them, although, according to the manufacturer, the use of suppositories does not affect the body’s production of its own interferon. Since the drug is available without a prescription, often even when the first runny nose or first sneeze appears, patients run for Genferon Light for themselves or their children. Doctors note that the remedy “works best” according to indications, when there is really a need to help your immune system overcome the disease. In this case, doctors actively prescribe Genferon Light, because they are confident in its safety and effectiveness.

Genferon Light does not go unnoticed in pediatrics. There are a lot of positive reviews when Genferon Light helped children cope with ARVI better than Interferon and Amiksin, which are positioned as full-fledged analogues of the drug. Despite the proximity of Genferon Light to these drugs, it has, according to parents, a greater effect than other antiviral drugs.

As reviews show, Genferon Light is an effective remedy in the fight against viral infection in both adults and children.

Genferon Light is a drug with an immunostimulating spectrum of action, with a special release form for children - suppositories (suppositories). Made in a smaller size and with a different dosage in contrast to the standard drug.

They are used for the treatment and prevention of viral diseases, acute respiratory viral infections and influenza in children.

Dosage form, active ingredients

Genferon Light is a suppository form for rectal and vaginal administration. There are two types of packages of the drug - 5 and 10 suppositories. The shape of suppositories is standard, cylindrical, pointed at the end. The color of the candle is pale yellow.

Another form of release is a nasal spray. One bottle contains 100 dosages of medicine, with 50,000 IU of active substance in one dose.

The components of the drug are alpha-2B interferon (125,000 IU per suppository) and taurine (5 mg per suppository). Auxiliary components: citric acid, purified water, fats.

How it works

Genferon Light is an immunostimulant with a wide spectrum of action. The main components of the drug help relieve the inflammatory process and have an inhibitory effect on pathogenic viruses and some types of pathogenic bacterial flora.

How the drug works: its components activate processes in cells to release substances that inhibit the action of the pathogen. By enhancing the reactions of the immune system to produce antibodies to pathogens, the product helps strengthen the protective functions of the body, which begins to fight the disease itself.

Taurine is a component that is aimed at restoring and normalizing metabolism and regeneration of soft tissues. The drug stabilizes the condition of cell membranes, thereby providing an antioxidant effect. Strengthening the therapeutic effect is achieved due to the biological activity of the interferon component.

Pharmacokinetics

The bioavailability of the active components when used rectally reaches 85%, due to which the drug has an effective local and general, systematic effect. The peak effect is reached 5 hours after administration of the suppository. The active substances of the drug are excreted through the kidneys in the urine.

Indications

The drug is prescribed for the treatment and prevention of the following diseases and conditions in children:

• ARVI;
• flu;
• infectious diseases caused by pathogenic viruses and bacteria;
• diseases of the genitourinary system.

The drug can be used as monotherapy, or in addition to the main treatment, in combination with several medications.

Contraindications

The use of suppositories is prohibited:

1. If a child has an individual allergic reaction to certain components of the drug.
2. Up to 12 weeks of pregnancy.
3. A relative contraindication is autoimmune diseases during the period of exacerbation of the symptomatic picture. If these pathological conditions are present, the child can use suppositories carefully; parents, after each use of the drug, should carefully monitor the health of their baby.

Contraindications for taking the spray are children under 14 years of age. The tendency to nasal bleeding is a relative contraindication; it is allowed to use the medicine with extreme caution.

How to use

The dosage and duration of use depend on the patient’s age category, diagnosis and severity of the symptomatic picture:

1. Children over 7 years old, adult patients: 2 suppositories per day.
2. Children under 7 years old: 1 suppository.
3. Pregnant women over 31 weeks: up to 2 suppositories.

Dosage and course duration according to the diagnosis and severity of the clinical case in children:

1. Acute respiratory and infectious diseases: 2 suppositories per day, with a pause between uses of 12 hours. Used as an addition to the main treatment. Duration of treatment – ​​up to 5 days. In the absence of positive dynamics after the expiration of the period of use of suppositories, if the intensity of clinical manifestations does not decrease, it is necessary to consult a doctor for a change in medication.
2. Inflammatory and infectious diseases that occur in the chronic stage: 2 suppositories per day, 1 suppository every 12 hours. The course of treatment is up to 10 days. For frequent relapses at the end of the 10-day course, use 1 suppository every other day at night for 1-2 months.
3. In case of exacerbation of diseases caused by viral and bacterial microflora: 2 suppositories, one each with a 12-hour break, course – 10 days. The drug is prescribed as an addition to specific treatment.
4. Dosage for pregnant women for the treatment of inflammation of the genitourinary system: 1 suppository, every 12 hours, for a course of 10 days, in addition to other symptomatic medications.
5. Women with inflammation of the genitourinary system: 1 suppository, administered rectally or vaginally, depending on the location of the inflammatory process, 2 times a day, with an interval of 12 hours. Course – 10 days. In case of a chronic course, or an acute symptomatic picture, after completing a 10-day course, use a suppository once every 2 days for several months.

How to use Genferon aerosol: 1 dose (single press on the spray) 3 times a day in each nostril. For the prevention of infectious diseases, in case of contact with infected people, hypothermia: 1 dose in each nostril twice a day. Duration of use – 1 week.

These dosages and dosage regimens are average. Depending on the severity of the case and the nature of the disease, it is possible to adjust the dosage and duration of the therapeutic course by the doctor. Changing the dosage on your own or extending the time of use of suppositories is strictly prohibited.

Overdose

No cases of overdose from excessive use of the drug have been identified. If a person has used more suppositories than the doctor prescribed, it is necessary to skip the next daily use of the medicine. A day later, start taking the drug according to the standard regimen.

Side effects

With prolonged use of the medicine, or due to a tendency to allergic reactions, side symptoms may occur in the form of itching and burning in the anus. These symptoms are temporary and go away on their own without requiring treatment.

In rare cases, while using the medicine, weakness, lethargy, increased fatigue, chills, intense sweating, may appear. If these signs occur, you must stop using the drug and report the presence of side symptoms to your doctor in order to replace the drug or adjust the dosage.

If a child’s body temperature increases due to the use of rectal suppositories, a single dose of the antipyretic drug Paracetamol is prescribed in a dosage of 1 tablet.

Interaction with other drugs

Genferon Light is compatible with drugs with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antipyretic action. With complex therapy, drugs complement and enhance their therapeutic effect, thereby achieving rapid relief of the symptomatic picture of the disease and accelerating recovery.

special instructions

The drug does not have a depressant effect on the central nervous system. Women who use rectal suppositories can drive vehicles and work with complex mechanisms. The active components of the drug do not have a negative effect on the fetus of the child. The product can be used safely during pregnancy, starting from the second trimester.

Opinions about the product

Several reviews from mothers about Genferon Light suppositories, which were used to treat children:

The child suddenly felt unwell in the morning after sleep, the temperature rose to 38. The hospital said ARVI. In order not to prolong therapy for a long time, these suppositories were recommended. The temperature disappeared already on the 2nd day, and the disease itself passed easily and quickly.

Oksana, 31 years old

I became acquainted with this medicine when a small child first fell ill with a cold with all the accompanying symptoms - high fever, snot, and cough. I’ll say right away that we couldn’t get by with this drug alone. The medicine affects the temperature very slowly, so there is no way without an antipyretic. Otherwise, the cold was cured very quickly, and the immune system was also greatly improved. The only downside of Genferon is that it causes flatulence, at least that’s what happened to us. But this is apparently an individual trait.

Elena 40 years old

I gave Genferon to a child when, when going to kindergarten, he began to get colds often and the question arose about finding a good one. I was very surprised when the gynecologist prescribed the same suppositories to me, having discovered erosion. What can I say - the medicine is good, effective, multifunctional. Genferon is a candle that should be in every family medicine cabinet.

Olga, 28 years old

One of the opinions of a pediatric therapist:

Genferon Light is a broad-spectrum drug that helps children treat colds, helps normalize body temperature during teething, and alleviates the symptoms of infectious and viral diseases of the respiratory system in young patients. The advantage of the medicine is the ability to use it in infants when most potent drugs are prohibited. But you should understand that this remedy is not a panacea for everything. Minimal risks of side symptoms and a short list of contraindications do not mean that you can run to the pharmacy to purchase it. Consultation with a doctor is required. If after 5 days the signs of the disease have not become less intense, Genferon needs to be replaced with another medicine.

Oleg Gennadievich, children's therapist

Medicines with a similar spectrum of action

If it is impossible to use the drug due to the presence of individual allergic reactions to the auxiliary components of the drug, it can be replaced with analogues - drugs that contain the substance interferon:

1. Grippferon: release form: nasal spray and drops. Prescribed for the treatment of acute viral diseases of the respiratory system. The drug is safe and can be used to treat young children.
2. : indications for use: influenza, ARVI, chicken pox. Release form: suppositories and gel. Approved for use by children from birth.

All remedies contain , thanks to which the disease is treated and the immune system is restored.

Price policy

The cost of suppositories is about 125,000 IU; a package of 10 pieces costs from 350 rubles. The price of the drug for 25,000 IU is from 500 rubles.

How to store

Keep the packaging in a cool place, at a temperature range of 2 to 8 degrees. Shelf life – 2 years. After this period, the use of candles is strictly prohibited.

Dispensing the drug

Rectal suppositories in a dosage of 125,000 IU are available without a prescription. Suppositories containing 250,000 IU of the active ingredient are available only with a doctor’s prescription.