Alpizarin ointment, 5% 10g

Composition

Active ingredient:

mangiferin 5 mg

Pharmacological action

Alpizarin has antiviral activity against DNA-containing viruses: Herpes simplex virus type I and II, Varicella zoster (shingles and chickenpox virus), cytomegalovirus. In vitro experiments have shown the inhibitory effect of Alpizarin on HIV.

The inhibitory effect of Alpizarin on viral reproduction is particularly pronounced in the early stages of the disease. The mechanism of action is realized extracellularly. The drug prevents the virus from entering the cell, disrupting its reproduction.

Indications

Alpizarin is used in adults and children in complex therapy for acute and recurrent forms of herpes simplex of extragenital and genital localization, shingles, chickenpox smallpox, viral diseases of the oral mucosa, influenza, cytomegalovirus infection, Kaposi’s eczema herpetiforme.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Side effects

Allergic reactions.

How to take, course of use and dosage

Alpizarin ointment is applied topically 4-6 times / day; adults are prescribed 5% ointment.

The course of treatment is from 3-5 days to 3-4 weeks, depending on the form and severity of the disease.

Form of production

Ointment

Storage conditions

In a cool place protected from light.

Shelf

life is 2 years.

Active ingredient

Tetrahydroxyglucopyranosylxanthene

Dosage form

ointment

Description

Nursing mothers as prescribed by a doctor, Children as prescribed by a doctor, Children over 1 year old, For adults

Indications

Cytomegalovirus infection, Herpes