Viferon ointment for papillomas: instructions, price, reviews

1. Description and composition of Viferon ointment
2. Beneficial features
3. Instructions for use
4. Contraindications
5. Results of treatment of papillomas
6. Real reviews about Viferon ointment

Viferon is an ointment that is used for the treatment and prevention of viral diseases in both adults and children. The manufacturer claims an original formula for the product, consisting of interferon alpha-2b and active antioxidants that help effectively cope with epidermal tumors resulting from infection of the body with papillomavirus.

Description and composition of Viferon ointment

In the photo Viferon ointment for papillomas

Viferon is a whole series of antiviral drugs, consisting of rectal suppositories, ointments and gel. As the manufacturers note, the products were developed using fundamental research, which showed that the combined action of interferon and antioxidants significantly increases the effectiveness of any antiviral treatment. Thanks to this, Viferon is actively used by pediatricians, neonatologists, gynecologists, urologists, infectious disease specialists and dermatologists. The latter use the ointment in the treatment of tumors caused by infection and activation of the human papilloma virus in the body.

The product is used to treat the following epidermal formations:

1. spine;
2. genital warts;
3. filamentous papillomas;
4. vulgar warts;
5. flat warts.

Also, according to the instructions for Viferon ointment, it is used to treat the following diseases: ARVI, influenza, herpes, cytomegalovirus, enteroviruses, laryngotracheobronchitis, hepatitis, ureaplasmosis, trichomoniasis, gardnerellosis and others.

The composition of Viferon ointment for papillomas includes the following components:

1. Interferon alpha-2b human recombinant. This is an analogue of human interferon, a compound responsible for fighting viral pathogens. The term “recombinant” is an indication of the method of its synthesis. Obtained by recombination of genes of genetically modified organisms.
2. Alpha tocopherol acetate. This is an antioxidant agent, vitamin E. Its main role is to enhance the action of interferon, protect cell membranes from oxidative changes, stimulate the production of hemoglobin, prevent the synthesis of bad cholesterol, reduce capillary fragility, and normalize reproductive function.
3. Lanolin anhydrous. It is an animal wax obtained by boiling sheep wool. Its main function is to soften the epidermis, due to which it is actively used in cosmetology, dermatology and pharmacology in creams, ointments, patches, and hair products.
4. Medical Vaseline. A mixture of mineral oil and paraffin wax. It is odorless and tasteless. For medical purposes, purified white Vaseline is used. Used in dermatological preparations to soften the epidermis.
5. Peach oil. The product uses peach kernel oil obtained through cold pressing and filtration. It is valuable for its content of linoleic, linolenic, stearic, oleic, palmitic acid, as well as a number of vitamins. It is an antioxidant, stimulates hematopoietic processes, accelerates metabolism, and has a beneficial effect on the epidermis.
6. Purified water. Distilled water, which is highly purified to remove any impurities and foreign inclusions. Present in preparations used for dermatological purposes to balance the content of active components and provide a moisturizing effect.

Viferon ointment is a viscous yellow liquid. Available in metallized tubes of 12 g, with a concentration of the active substance of 40,000 IU/g.

The price of Viferon ointment is from 151 rubles in Russia, from 141 hryvnia in Ukraine.

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Useful properties of Viferon for papillomas

Immunologists note that most often the papillomavirus enters the human body in childhood. When it encounters the immune system, its active activity is blocked, but the pathogen does not die. As a result, it enters cells and lies dormant until, under certain circumstances, a decrease in immunity occurs. As a result of this, it begins to actively multiply, which leads to the formation of epidermal inclusions.

These neoplasms are initially benign, but if left untreated they can develop into malignant ones. That is why it is important to seek advice from a surgeon, oncologist or dermatologist before starting treatment. This way you can make sure that this formation is benign in nature and has oncogenicity, for which treatment at home is permissible. If permission is received, you can begin treating tumors with Viferon ointment for warts.

Using the product allows you to achieve the following effect in relation to epidermal inclusions:

1. Immunomodulatory. It consists of raising the immune system and strengthening its function in the fight against viruses and microorganisms that lead to the development of diseases.
2. Antiviral. It is based on stimulating the production of compounds in the body that help fight viruses.
3. Emollient. It contains compounds that soften the keratinized parts of papillomas, thereby achieving deeper penetration of the drug into the neoplasm.
4. Anti-inflammatory. Excessive cell activity that contributes to the development of the inflammatory process is suppressed.
5. Exfoliating. As a result of the use of the ointment, the gradual death of infected cells, their drying out and exfoliation is achieved.
6. Regenerating. The components of the product allow you to restore the healthy appearance of the epidermis at the site of the detached papilloma.
7. Antitumor. Since Viferon ointment contains powerful antioxidants, when treated with it, the risk of degeneration of this neoplasm from benign to malignant is significantly reduced, even if it has not a low, but an average degree of oncogenicity.

You can achieve this effect from using Viferon ointment by triggering certain physiological processes that the drug stimulates. Its components attach to cell membranes, changing their structure so that viruses lose the ability to penetrate inside. This helps prevent the disease from spreading to healthy cells. When attached to cells that are already infected with the virus, the synthesis of viral RNA or DNA is inhibited, which makes it possible to stop its reproduction. In addition, interferon helps attract lymphocytes to the cell, which destroy harmful pathogens.

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Instructions for use of Viferon ointment

When purchasing Viferon ointment at a pharmacy, make sure that it has been stored in the refrigerator, because the temperature range of this drug is from +2°C to +8°C. Home storage should also be carried out in a refrigerator, where the temperature corresponds to the regime.

Instructions for use of Viferon ointment

1. Pick up the metallized tube with the drug and make sure it is not damaged.
2. Open the tube, take a small pea of ​​ointment with a cotton swab. Apply it to the new growth.
3. Gently rub the drug into the papilloma using light circular movements for several minutes.
4. After treating the tumor for several hours, try to limit contact of the application site with water.

Such treatments must be carried out 3-4 times a day. According to the instructions for Viferon ointment, treatment should last 7 days. However, it is noted that this recommendation may be revised at the discretion of the attending physician. As a rule, dermatologists prescribe a course of up to a month or recommend stopping treatment if the tumor goes away earlier.

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Contraindications to the use of Viferon ointment

This drug is intended for the treatment of a wide range of patients. This may be due to a much smaller list of contraindications for use than other immunomodulatory and antiviral agents.

Viferon ointment should not be used in the following categories of patients:

1. Children under 1 year. In babies under 12 months of age, Viferon in the form of suppositories is allowed for use, but ointment is not allowed, as it can cause allergic reactions due to the presence of components contraindicated for treatment in newborns.
2. People who are allergic to the components of the product. This is especially true for those who suffer from allergic reactions to chocolate, since the ointment contains cocoa butter.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are not contraindications for the use of external forms of the drug. However, Viferon should be used with caution if neoplasms located on the chest and fingers - those places that are actively in contact with the child - are subject to treatment.

When treating papillomas in the nasal area, adverse reactions are possible:

1. lacrimation;
2. sneezing;
3. burning of the mucous membrane.

These symptoms go away quickly and do not require therapy. But if they last a long time and cause significant discomfort, and redness, itching and pain occur after application to the epidermis, then in this case it would not be a bad idea to see a doctor.

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Results of treatment of papillomas with Viferon-ointment

The photo shows the result of treating papilloma with Viferon ointment

According to reviews of Viferon ointment, a noticeable effect in the treatment of small warts is visible within a week after the start of use.

It takes about 2-3 weeks to remove medium-sized tumors.

Old warts and thorns may require treatment for up to a month.

If after 30 days from the start of treatment you have not seen changes in the tumors indicating their suppression, consult with your doctor about the advisability of continuing this therapy.

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Real reviews of Viferon ointment for papillomas

Viferon ointment has a lot of reviews, but not all of them are positive. However, after analyzing the information shared on the Internet by patients who have used the drug, we can come to the conclusion that it is not always effective against diseases not related to infection with the human papillomavirus. Regarding the treatment of papillomas with this remedy, we can conclude that for these purposes it is highly effective.

Natalya, 42 years old, Moscow

After a decrease in immunity, my husband developed such an unpleasant problem as warts. At the same time, several pieces appeared on the feet and 2 on the index finger of the right hand. The largest reached a diameter of 6 mm. The situation was complicated by the fact that while walking they hurt quite a lot, which even disturbed the husband’s gait. We started treatment with folk remedies: we used onions, garlic, laundry soap, but this therapy did not give any effect. Then we used the Salipod patch. With its help, it was possible to remove only 1 spine on a finger. And one more adjacent and 2 plantar ones remained. We started looking for information on the forums. We noticed that the ointment for papillomas Viferon has many positive reviews. We settled on it because my husband categorically refused rectal suppositories, and the pharmacy did not have the gel in stock. We treated the warts several times a day. For the first 10 days there was no effect. But we continued to fight for clear skin, as we read that this method of treatment lasts much longer than using chemical cauterizing drugs. After 2 weeks, the upper part of the spine fell off, and with it the pain when stepping on the foot went away. We continued to smear it because we read that these warts grow inward and have very deep roots. After another 2 weeks, the remaining keratinized part of the growth was removed using ointment and pumice. Underneath there was clear skin without disease. We are very pleased with the effect.

Daria, 26 years old, Perm

About a year ago, my two-year-old daughter developed a papilloma on her temple. I was very sad, because I understood that it was I who gave the child the human papillomavirus during pregnancy or childbirth. I didn’t pay enough attention to this before conception, and as a result, my baby, just like me, became a carrier of the virus. I didn’t expect her tumors to appear so quickly, so I wasn’t prepared for it. The pediatrician recommended surgical removal. But I was scared by the thought that the child would need to undergo such procedures in the hospital. She was worried that after this she would develop a fear of doctors, so she decided to start with folk remedies. Unfortunately, they did not work, and then I started reading about medications. They advised on the basis of interferon. I decided that this was a normal method of treatment, since we had already used antiviral drugs based on it in the treatment of ARVI. We started with suppositories, but the child had very loose stools from them. The pediatrician suggested that this was due to the presence of cocoa butter in the composition. Then we decided to try an external remedy in the form of an ointment, using peach oil. I managed to buy Viferon ointment at the pharmacy without any problems. Apply 3 times a day in small portions. The first week there was no effect. But we continued to dabble. And after 15-20 days we noticed that some changes were happening to the papilloma. She began to shrink, as if drying out, and gradually decrease in size. After a month of treatment, it completely disappeared. A barely noticeable dot remained in its place, which continued to be treated for another week. I am very pleased with the result and am grateful to this product for saving my child from surgery.

Yesenia, 31 years old, St. Petersburg

In the third trimester of pregnancy, apparently due to decreased immunity, genital warts formed on my skin, near the labia. For any woman, this situation is not very pleasant, but for a pregnant woman whose hormonal levels are changed, this is a real tragedy. The doctor said that this problem needs to be solved urgently, since the child may become infected during childbirth. We went over possible options with him, and he suggested starting with Viferon ointment based on interferon. I read that the treatment takes a long time, and I only had 2.5 months left before giving birth, and I was very worried, but immediately started treatment. Perhaps my body helped, perhaps it was my desire to quickly recover from this disease, or perhaps the fact that I started treatment almost at the very beginning of the appearance of neoplasms, but after a week of daily 3-4 times treatment with condylomas, they practically went away. A week later there was no trace of them left. In order to consolidate the effect, I continued to smear for another 2 weeks. That is, in total, I used this product for a month. My baby is already 1.5 years old, and I still haven’t had a relapse, despite the fact that I’m still breastfeeding, I’ve lost a lot of weight and I feel that my body and immunity have been significantly weakened.

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Viferon ointment for papillomas, warts and condylomas can be called a highly effective remedy, easy to use and affordable. The disadvantages of this drug, patients include the fact that the shelf life after opening the product is only a month. In this regard, if there is a need for longer treatment, you need to buy a new package, since using this one is no longer possible.

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