Immunomodulators for children over 2 years of age

Boosting immunity for thrush

One of the most common causes of thrush is decreased immunity. When the body's immune system is disrupted, the protective properties of the vaginal mucosa weaken. Yeast fungi of the genus Candida begin to become active and multiply, which leads to thrush (candidiasis). The reasons for the general decrease in immunity are:

Chronic tonsillitis.
Chronic sinusitis.
Chronic pyelonephritis.
Endocrine disorders.
Intestinal dysbiosis.
Obesity.
Hypo- and vitamin deficiencies.
Long-term use of antibiotics, hormonal drugs and cytostatics.
Smoking and alcohol abuse.

Content:

The complex for curing thrush includes increasing immunity. which is achieved through:

Diet adjustments.
Hardening and dosed physical activity.
Immunomodulatory drugs to improve immunity, vitamins.
Folk remedies that boost immunity.

Classification

Medicines are classified according to their origin, effect on the immune system and pathogens.

Kinds:

Vegetable. Contains extracts from medicinal plants that strengthen the immune system.
Microbial. Affects monocytes and macrophages. After activation, these cells begin to synthesize cytokines - substances that trigger immune reactions and remove microbes.
Interferons. Protect the body from attacks by viruses and bacteria.
Synthetic. Increases resistance to pathogens and stimulates immune responses.
Endogenous. Contains cells of the placenta, thymus, and bone marrow. Restore the balance of blood cells, enhance interferon synthesis and immune activity.

You can take any medications with an immunomodulatory effect only as prescribed by a doctor.

Drugs that increase immunity for thrush

Foods that contain vitamin B, necessary for the body's immune defense

If thrush is recurrent and frequent, the doctor includes immunomodulatory and vitamin preparations in therapy. In each individual case there is an individual appointment.

For hypo- and avitaminosis, vitamin preparations are prescribed that increase immunity. With candidiasis, there is often a lack of vitamins A, C, and E, which have antioxidant properties that ensure the functioning of the vaginal mucous membranes and take part in the body’s immune reactions. Vitamin B is also an important factor in the body's immune defense.
A patient suffering from recurrent thrush needs to treat all concomitant chronic diseases, if any. After all, all beneficial substances are absorbed in the intestines, and if there are diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, the absorption process is disrupted, and most of the vitamins and microelements received do not enter the body in the required quantities.

Need to know! . Immunostimulating drugs are prescribed by a doctor if the patient is confirmed to have a secondary immunodeficiency, as a result of which thrush has developed. It is strictly forbidden to self-medicate with medications that affect the immune system.

Diet that boosts immunity

Nutrition is very important for maintaining normal immunity during candidiasis. It is recommended to divide your diet into five meals a day. A person should consume enough dietary fiber, fruits, vegetables and dairy products. It is these products that help normalize the intestinal microflora, ensuring the normal activity of the human immune system.

Dried fruits should be present on your table every day

Foods that enhance immunity should be present in the diet daily, these are:

Carrots, cabbage, pumpkin, zucchini.
Dill, parsley.
Dairy products.
Kiwi, citrus fruits, grapes, dried fruits.
Pine nuts, olive oil.
Sea fish

In addition to food, it is necessary to drink 1.5-2 liters of liquid daily (water, green tea, chamomile decoction, sugar-free dried fruit compote, water with honey and lemon).

Exclude the following products:

Simple carbohydrates and dishes containing them.
Fatty foods, mushrooms.
Coffee, yeast baked goods.
Carbonated drinks, hot and spicy dishes.

Physical activity that strengthens the immune system

If you have thrush, physical exercise in the form of gymnastics, sports games, any physical activity will help you stay healthy and maintain normal immunity. The main thing is to exercise regularly and in doses (3-4 physical therapy sessions per week, alternating with rest).

Exercising helps strengthen the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, improve metabolic processes in the body and the functioning of the immune system. These workouts will help the body become resistant to the negative effects of stress that provokes thrush.

Gymnastics should also not be overlooked - 15 minutes of morning warm-up will help a weakened body return to normal.

Folk remedies that boost immunity

If traditional methods are supplemented with folk remedies to increase immunity, then a positive result will not be long in coming. For recurrent thrush, there are many herbal recipes to boost immunity.

1-way. Pour boiling water over dried blackcurrant leaves and leave for 15 minutes. Peel five cloves of garlic, chop them, add them to the currant infusion and boil for another 2 minutes. Cool everything, strain, squeeze the juice of one lemon and take before meals 2 times a day for a month.

2nd method. Honey, one orange and lemon, 3 onions. Grind the onion, orange and lemon through a meat grinder, mix with honey, take 3 times a day before meals for a month.

I would also like to say something about garlic. Garlic in any form should be eaten as much as possible. It is effective as an assistant in the treatment of thrush, and as a preventative against candidiasis. The antifungal properties of garlic were confirmed by scientists from Israel, who proved that garlic extract suppresses cultures of fungi of the genus Candida.

Immunostimulant drugs. TOP 15 rating

Their total number exceeds a hundred and continues to grow. Interestingly, science approves of many natural immunostimulants discovered by traditional healers. Both the immunologist and the village “grandmother” will now name two truly important criteria when choosing them:

ensuring sustainable results;
absence of allergic reactions when taking them.

Natural

Many people believe that natural immunostimulants are the safest and most suitable even for children. In reality, it takes longer to wait for the effect from them; they are also not among the most powerful.

“Mixes” of animal, plant and mineral bases act, if not faster, then at least provide a more sustainable strengthening of resistance.

Elixir ZDOROV for immunity

One of the relatively simple general strengthening drugs based on propolis (an oil extract from it), which is included in many immunostimulants. The list of ingredients in apielixir also includes sea buckthorn and cedar oil with anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

The product is supplemented with cedar resin (not thickened liquid resin) and an aqueous extract of milk thistle, a urinary and choleretic plant. Take the drug in the morning, on an empty stomach, 1 measuring spoon (“supplements” each package), for no more than 10 days in a row. A standard bottle of 30 ml costs 990 rubles.

Mega Immunity

These drops include a much more extensive range of immunostimulating natural bases:

17 herbs, including the parasitic fungus cordyceps, popular in China, and cedar oleoresin, a widely used remedy in northern Russia;
2 additives of animal origin – beaver musk and badger fat;
1 mineral component – alum (salts of sulfuric acid), the oil extract of which is known in the East under the name “tears of the rock”;
2 apiary products – pollen (pollen from a flower plus bee saliva) and propolis (organic “glue” for building and plugging honeycombs).

It is recommended to dissolve the product in cold or warm drinks, 5 drops at a time, in the morning and evening between meals, for 15-day courses. A 30 ml bottle, as in the case of apieelixir, will cost the buyer 990 rubles.

Immunity

The next item in the ranking is Immunity, consisting of:

16 herbal components, including an oil solution of cedar oleoresin, the already mentioned parasitic fungus cordyceps, common in China, plus domestic chaga with scientifically proven properties of an immunostimulant, choleretic and antiseptic;
aluminum and magnesium alum (“tears of the rock”);
beaver jets (a natural source of hormones, especially corticosteroids);
badger fat (rich in retinol and tocopherol necessary for the skin, as well as several B vitamins to improve the functioning of the central nervous system).

These drops are natural immune stimulants, you need to drink 10 at a time, also dissolved in a non-hot base, for 5 or 10 days in a row. Unlike “Mega Immunity”, they are also sold for 990 rubles, but the bottle contains only 10 ml.

Immunetika

Another fairly strong drops created by mixing:

20 plant elements, among which the greatest interest is caused by the cordyceps mushroom and brown algae extract (a source of iodine for “land-dwelling” citizens);
2 immunostimulants “from the hive” in the form of propolis and bee bread;
2 “representatives” of the animal kingdom – beaver musk and badger subcutaneous fat;
mineral inclusions “2 in 1” – oil extract of magnesium-aluminum alum.

The drug is indicated for use for 1 month, 20 drops at a time, twice a day, in solution with another drink. It is sold in bottles of 10 ml, at a price of 990 rubles.

Immunale

These drops are distinguished from the previous ones by a simpler and at the same time exotic composition - extracts of 6 herbs growing in the Tibetan mountains. Among them there are 2 plants with a cytostatic effect, which is very useful in the presence of malignant tumors (oncology blames the insufficient activity of lymphocytes for their appearance in the last ten years). They're called:

jam-bray;
Nye-shing;
go-je;
zha-gan-ba
pho-rog-mig;
zhu-ru-ra.

Traditions of healing in the Far East are not divided into scientific and alternative. And the inhabitants of the Tibetan highlands support their immunity only with such preparations. The fact of their inherent health and longevity (half of the world's longevity records belong to Tibetan monks) speaks of their effectiveness.

Drops are taken in only 5-8 pieces, morning and evening, on a relatively food-free stomach. The minimum course length is 10 days, the maximum is 30. A 10 ml bottle of the product is priced at 990 rubles.

Synthetic

Immune stimulants of this type are produced in the laboratory. Recombinant interferon and insulin are no longer isolated from biological fluids of animals and humans.

Now they are created by genetically modified bacteria. But immunoglobulins, lymphocytes, and leukocytes still have to be taken from a person (at least a sample of them).

Cycloferon

Its active ingredient is called meglumine acridone acetate and is metabolized into acridone acetic acid, an accelerator for the production of interferons by cells. The main problem of immune bodies is their inability to penetrate cell membranes. Only lymphocytes have this opportunity, but they are engaged in the destruction of cells with any defects, and not in protecting them.

Interferons are designed to compensate for this deficiency of immunity. Cells synthesize them in large quantities, releasing some into the surrounding space and saturating biological fluids with them. Interferons are effective against viruses and can remember them, forming local immunity. "Cycloferon" stimulates their production in all types of cells, which increases resistance. He is appointed:

adults and children aged 4 years and older;
1 per day;
10 days.

At 4-6 years old, its daily dose is 150 mg, from 7 to 12 years old - 450 mg, then, including adults - 600 mg. Its “leaf” for 10 tablets costs about 190 rubles, injection ampoules (5 pcs.) - within 340 rubles.

Levamisole

With the active ingredient of the same name as a base. It was originally developed and used as a remedy for worms, and its immunostimulant properties were discovered only later. The mechanism by which levamisole improves resistance is still unclear. But it has already been proven that treatment of helminth infections with it leads to the activation of macrophages and one of the 3 types of lymphocytes - T-killers.

Levamisole injections are used only in veterinary medicine. For people, there are tablets based on it with the trade name “Dekaris”. Adults are prescribed 150 mg. Dosage for children depends on age:

3-6 years – from 25 to 50 mg;
from 6 to 10 – 50-75 mg;
10-14 – 75-100 mg.

The drug is taken only 1 time. After 1-2 weeks you can repeat its use. Its price starts from 62 rubles.

Isoprinosine

With the active ingredient of the same name – stimulant:

activity of T-lymphocytes, monocytes, lymphocytes, macrophages and neutrophils;
production of immunoglobulins, interferons and interleukins.

It also exhibits antiviral properties itself by inhibiting the replication of their RNA in cells. “Isoprinosine” is prescribed to children from 3 years of age and beyond at the rate of 50 mg of active substance per kilogram of weight. The received daily dose is divided into 3-4 doses. The course lasts until the symptoms of the disease disappear, plus 2 more days, but not longer than 1 month. Prices for it “start” from 540 rubles.

Polyoxidonium

It is created on the basis of azoximer bromide (synthetic polymer), capable of stabilizing and “compacting” the molecular structures of cell membranes, making them less permeable to pathogens. It also enhances the activity of phagocytes, lymphocytes and interferons, and has a detoxifying effect.

The use of "Polyoxidonium" is allowed from six months (injection form). Tablets are prescribed to children from 6 years of age and older age groups, 2 tablets per day, 30 minutes before. before meals, for 10-15 days. For tuberculosis, HIV, cancer (and after its treatment), the drug can be prescribed for a yearly course. Lyophilisate (base for injection solution) costs about 1,240 rubles, and 10 tablets - approximately 750 rubles. “Polyoxidonium” in the form of rectal suppositories will cost the buyer 1035-1050 rubles. for 10 supp.

Amiksin

It is produced on the basis of tilorone dihydrochloride, a low molecular weight synthetic discovered back in the USSR. It is capable of stimulating the production of its own interferons in cells, and provides an antitumor and reliable anti-inflammatory effect that has not yet been accurately assessed.

The product is drunk after meals. To prevent immunodeficiencies, children and adults are given 125 mg of Amiksin once every 7 days. The general course lasts 6 weeks. For therapeutic purposes, it is usually prescribed according to the following average scheme:

125 mg per day;
the first 2 days the appointments are consecutive;
then - every other day;
According to the schedule, you need to take 4 more tablets once every 48 hours.

Vegetable

Natural immune stimulants can also be of mineral or animal origin, but plant-based ones are used more often than others - due to their maximum availability and ease of preparation, including DIY ones.

Aloe

A widely known immunostimulant related to cacti and having a sharply bitter taste. Its medicinal properties have been scientifically confirmed. But relatively recently, its bitter alkaloid aloin was discovered to have carcinogenic properties. When taken orally, it provokes accelerated growth and renewal of low-quality cells of the stomach/intestinal mucosa along with healthy ones. The result of its long-term ingestion can be polyposis (precancerous condition) and stomach/intestinal cancer.

For this reason, when making homemade preparations, you should carefully cut the skin from the leaves, using only the pulp and juice (the skin contains up to 80% of the aloin present in the leaf). It’s better to buy it at the pharmacy and administer its extract subcutaneously, as part of an injection preparation (aloe juice plus an aqueous solution of sodium chloride in 1 ml ampoules).

Children from 3 to 5 years old are administered 0.2-0.3 ml of the drug daily, from 5 to 16 years old - 0.5 ml once a day. Adults are recommended 1 ml per day. The course lasts a month or a month and a half. 10 ampoules of aloe extract cost between 130-140 rubles.

Aralia Manchurian (high)

It is rich in almost all moderately toxic components characteristic of plants - alkaloids, flavonoids and tannins. Aralia is a medicinal plant, although official medicine sees in it only a stimulant of the central nervous system, blood circulation and blood pressure.

Alcohol tincture (strength - 70%) of Manchurian aralia can be bought at the pharmacy in a volume of 25 or 50 ml. It is prescribed to adolescents from 12 years of age and adults, 30-40 drops, twice a day, after meals, in dissolved form, for 15-30 days. In addition to childhood (due to its strong alcohol base), it is not compatible with caffeine, ephedrine, guarana extract, other central nervous system stimulants (due to a similar effect) and hypertension.

Rhodiola rosea

Also known as "golden root". This is a Far Eastern medicinal plant with a similar (compared to high aralia) tonic effect on the central nervous and circulatory system. Saturated primarily with tannins - indirect coagulants and strong antiseptics.

Pharmacy extract of Rhodiola rosea contains a base of 40% alcohol and is contraindicated for children under 12 years of age. It is taken half an hour before meals, 5-10 drops, three times a day, no longer than 2 months. The cost of the drug is within 50 rubles. It is not used in conjunction with psychostimulants, antipsychotics, or other tonic drinks.

Echinacea purpurea

It belongs to medicinal plants, but in Western Europe its immunostimulating and antiviral properties have been repeatedly questioned. Rich in tannins, bioflavonoids, food acids, including ascorbic acid, and a number of microelements (from 6 to 10, depending on the composition of the soil).

Its tincture in 40-60% alcohol or lozenges/lozenges is taken from the age of at least 12 years, 2.5 ml, 3 times a day, for a course of 7 to 45 days. Now it is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding, for cancer of any location, HIV/AIDS, or any autoimmune pathologies. Prices for it start from 130 rubles, but can reach almost 200 rubles. per bottle (depending on volume).

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Medicinal plant of the north of the Russian Federation and China. Science recognizes its pronounced invigorating, tonic effect. On its basis, “domestic “Cola”” is prepared - the “Baikal” drink.

Eleutherococcus extract (50 ml, base – 40% alcohol) is indicated for people older than 12 years, 20-30 drops, 1 time per day, no longer than 30 days. Its course is incompatible with the use of tonic drinks, insomnia, hypertension, hypoglycemia, pregnancy and lactation. In terms of price, this is one of the inexpensive drugs (55-60 rubles per 50 ml).

The strongest

The opinion of which immunostimulant drugs are the most powerful is largely subjective. From a medical point of view, stimulators of the synthesis of any immune bodies in the body do not always help, depending on the causes of immunodeficiency. And often the best means of maintaining protection is to introduce such bodies/proteins from the outside - so as not to deplete an already failed mechanism or organ even faster.

Viferon

This product itself contains recombinant (genetically modified) interferons, exactly repeating human ones. It is better to administer it by any available route, bypassing the stomach (this organ will digest any protein). Injections, local applications of spray/ointment/gel or rectal suppositories are suitable.

For prevention, it is used in a minimal dosage of the active substance, approximately once a day, in courses from 2 weeks to a month. And the specific application schedule depends on the chosen form. Ointment can be bought for 70-100 rubles, gel is a little more expensive (about 120 rubles). Candles with their ease of use cost at least 290 rubles. for 10 units

Imukin

In terms of design, it is a drug similar to Viferon, containing immunoglobulins instead of interferons. These proteins hunt viruses and bacteria (and immunoglobulins only hunt viruses) and develop resistance to them. It is administered subcutaneously at the rate of 50 mg for every 1 m2 of body surface, three times a week, for a period of up to 3 months. It is contraindicated for pregnant women and children under six months. You can buy the product by prescription for about 500 rubles.

Aldesleykin

It contains not proteins or bodies, but interleukins - information molecules (cytokines) produced by immune agents. They take an active part in all stages of recognition, attack, capture and destruction of pathogens of various types, as well as abnormal and malignant cells.

Aldesleukin is administered subcutaneously or intravenously. In the first case:

18 million IU each;
5 days in a row;
1 time per day.

Then there is a 2-day break, and the next 3 weeks. The drug is administered in the same dose - on Mon. and Tue., plus 9 million IU (half the dose) - on Wed., Thu. and Fri. On Sat. and all do not enter anything.

Using a dropper, the drug is used together with a 0.1% albumin solution for 5 days, at the rate of 1 mg per m2 of body surface area. Then they take a week break and repeat the course. The powder for preparing a solution with it costs about 20 thousand rubles.

Thymogen

Like all products with similar names, it contains extracts of the thymus gland of farm animals - the amino acids tryptophan and arginine, necessary for the growth of its tissues in humans and the activation of its synthesis of lymphocytes. These bodies cannot prevent infection. But they find and destroy infected or malformed cells throughout the body and provide protection against cancer.

"Timogen" is produced in the form of a spray for the nasopharynx, ampoules for intramuscular injections, or even a skin cream. For prophylaxis, it is recommended to use the drug once a day, for up to 10 days in a row. In 365 days it is allowed to conduct no more than 4 courses:

children from 0.5 to 1 year are prescribed no more than 10 mcg of the drug;
up to 3 years, the daily norm is 10-20 mcg;
up to 6 years – not higher than 30 mcg/day;
up to 15 years – maximum 50 mcg of “Thymogen” per day;
further – 100 mcg per day.

The cream costs approximately 225-240 rubles, the spray – from 248 rubles, and the injection solution in ampoules – starting from 290 rubles. for 10 pcs.

Mumiyo

Its immunostimulating effect is due to its clearly foreign and complex composition. Mumiyo is formed by the petrification of the remains of plants, insects and animals accumulated in rock crevices. It is inedible at its core, but is extremely rich in minerals (contains almost the entire periodic table, except for radioactive isotopes and gases). The immune defense receives with it the components necessary for its work, and the “reason” for it is a non-food substance that irritates it with its “suspicious appearance”.

Mumiyo is taken in the mornings and evenings, on an empty stomach, 0.2-0.3 g (at the tip of a knife), diluted in 1 tbsp. l. milk, water, fresh vegetables and fruits, for 1 month. Its 50 g package is estimated at 120 rubles. and a little more.

How to boost immunity if you have thrush?

The main reason that provokes the development of candidiasis (thrush) is insufficient activity of the body's immune forces. To strengthen the immune system during thrush, you need to take medications for preventive purposes, eat right and lead an active lifestyle. If you strictly follow the recommendations, yeast fungi will stop multiplying and their activity will cease.

Immunomodulators for children: list of the best drugs

In the process of choosing a specific remedy, you should pay attention to the list and main features of disorders occurring in the body. Maximum effectiveness can be achieved during the period of exacerbation of pathology. Therapy, depending on the case, lasts from 1 to 10 months. Using acceptable doses of the drug and following the prescribed stages of treatment will allow stimulants to reveal the full range of their beneficial effects. So which immunomodulators are best for a child? Let's look at the list of tools and their characteristics.

"Tsitovir-3" is an immunomodulatory drug of a combined type of action. It affects cellular immunity, has interferogenic properties and improves the body's resistance to infections. The complex contains active substances that have both anti-inflammatory and immunostimulating effects. When used, it is possible to get rid of flu and colds in a short time. The release form for children is powder and syrup; they are given to babies from the age of one year. Upon reaching 6 years of age, capsules can also be given.
“Arbidol” is used both for preventive purposes and for the complex treatment of viral infections. It is prohibited for use by children under 3 years of age. The course of treatment should be from 5 to 7 days.
"Cycloferon" is an immunomodulatory drug with antiviral properties. Capable of synthesizing interferons. Characterized by a wide spectrum of action. Prescribed to children from 4 years of age.
"Kagocel" - the presented drug is part of the group of interferon inducers. Can be effectively used for prophylaxis against herpetic type infections. Can be prescribed to children aged 1 year and older.
"Ingavirin" is a drug that can reduce the symptoms of the disease and speed up the recovery process. Reduces temperature and also relieves intoxication and catarrhal symptoms.

The presented list of immunostimulants for children is characterized by high quality manufacturing. “Citovir-3” is definitely worth highlighting, since this drug has a complex effect, while other drugs only allow you to remove symptoms and alleviate the course of the disease. In any case, a good pediatrician should prescribe immunomodulators; only he can save you from the wrong choice.

"Tsitovir-3" is ideal, as it can be used for prevention and treatment from the first year of birth. It triggers the normal functioning of enzyme systems and biosynthetic processes, and also allows you to quickly activate the body’s nonspecific resistance. It is the best immunostimulant for young children aged 2-3 years. The variety of release forms allows you to accurately select the desired dosage. It is better to stop the development of a viral infection at an early stage than to fight an already spreading disease. For this purpose, children should be given drugs from this group in advance, before the expected outbreak of an acute respiratory viral infection or other viral pathologies. Most often, such periods fall in the winter season. Monitor your children and approach the process of strengthening their immune system in a timely manner.

The human body is designed in such a way that it can protect itself from viruses that live in the environment. But under the influence of diseases, stress and other harmful factors, the immune system loses the ability to independently provide reliable barriers to infections coming from outside. In this case, your health will be supported by inexpensive medications for the immune system, which can activate the production of protective bodies without creating additional stress.

The connection between immunity and thrush

Candidiasis is caused by yeast fungi called candida. Their main location is the genitals of women, less often men. Under the influence of certain factors, mushrooms harm the female body. Among these factors are:

changes in microflora or dysbacteriosis;
disruption of the immune system;
reducing the acidity level of the vagina.

Under the influence of negative factors, the mucous membrane of the sensitive vaginal walls loses its susceptibility and resistance to infections. A decrease in immunity also occurs due to the following reasons:

existing infections and sluggish inflammatory processes;
disruptions in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
endocrine disorders, thyroid problems;
lack of vitamins and nutrients in the body;
bad habits.

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How it works?

So, immunity is a set of reactions between the immune system and biologically active agents (antigens) aimed at maintaining the constancy of the internal environment of the body (homeostasis).

An antigen, entering the body, interacts with our immune cells and is defined as “self” or “foreign”. In response to the introduction of foreign antigens, the immune system produces antibodies that destroy the antigens. This is called humoral immunity, which was discovered by Ehrlich. Some biological agents (bacteria, cancer cells, etc.) can be directly eliminated. They are eaten by phagocytes. This is cellular immunity, discovered by Mechnikov. Both types of immunity are closely related, since phagocytes, having engulfed a bacterium, stimulate the production of antibodies against it.

Immunity happens:

Congenital and acquired

Congenital or hereditary. You and I are born with a certain set of antibodies inherent in us genetically. For example, American Indians are much less susceptible to syphilis than Europeans.
Acquired or adaptive. Formed under the influence of the external environment. That is, any infection leads to the production of antibodies in the body, which are immediately involved in the fight when the pathogen is encountered again. Vaccination is a special case of acquired immunity.

Active and passive

Active – production of antibodies as a result of external influence. Post-infectious and post-vaccination immunity is always active.
Passive – introduction of antibodies from the outside. For example, serum containing donor antibodies. Mother's milk contains antibodies that protect the baby, and this is also passive immunity.

Specific and non-specific

Nonspecific - a set of mechanisms aimed at protecting against any
external invasion. Example: saliva and tears contain antibacterial substances; Interferon is present in the blood, which fights any viral particles that enter the body.
Specific - antibodies against a very specific pathogen, for influenza there are some, for plague - others, for whooping cough - others, etc.

It is a big misconception that the immune system only fights microorganisms or viruses. It also protects us from cancer cells, which are defined as “foreign” and are eliminated by specific and nonspecific mechanisms. Therefore, one of the theories of the occurrence of cancer associates this disease with a malfunction in the immune system.

How to improve the functioning of the immune system?

General recommendations for improving immunity:

Get rid of intestinal dysbiosis. This condition is a consequence of the consumption of “harmful” foods, poor nutrition, or the use of toxic medications, in particular antibiotics.
Cleanse the body of existing parasites (worms), as well as toxic substances that interfere with the normal functioning of internal organs. Fighting slagging and helminths, the human immune system is greatly weakened, and the body loses its protective properties.

Pathogenic microflora reduces immunity.

To boost immunity in case of thrush, you need to reconsider your diet and change your lifestyle. It is very important not to sit in one place, but to constantly be on the move. To prevent the development of candidiasis, medications with targeted pharmacological action help well. To enhance their effect, preference is given to traditional methods of therapy.

Is there such a thing as too much immunity?

Finally, we come to the main question - do people need medications to boost their immunity?

There are extensive statistics that say the following:

urban residents living in more sterile conditions than rural residents suffer from allergies three times more often;
Residents of developed European countries suffer from autoimmune diseases 3 times more often than residents of Africa.

The reason is banal: our immune system is completely untrained, and responds to absolutely physiological stimulation with an inappropriately violent reaction. A modern city dweller does not need immunostimulants, but uses antibacterial soap less often and washes the bathtub or sink less often with antiseptic agents.

However, the advertising of the pharmaceutical cartels stubbornly insists: “Do you feel sick? Your immune system has weakened and you urgently need pills to boost your immunity.” Before you swallow pills, I recommend that you think about it, because our defense systems are almost perfect and they don’t need any stimulants, you just shouldn’t interfere with the body’s fight, that’s ALL. If you or your child has a runny nose, cough or high temperature, this means that his immune system is actively working and fighting the infection and he (the immune system) does not need any medications (see antiviral drugs for ARVI - fuflomycins with side effects).

By the way, for children under 6 years old, 5 colds a year is the norm. Mommies, stop feeding your children all sorts of immunostimulating chemicals. Let your children train their immune system.

I don’t presume to say that immunostimulants are not needed at all. In some cases, the body itself is not able to defeat the disease. For H1N1 flu, for athletes in the recovery period, after major surgical interventions, immunostimulants are very useful. However, I strongly warn readers against self-medication.

Immunity is a multicomponent thing and can be influenced in different ways. If you have a bacterial infection and start taking interferon stimulants (antiviral), it will be, at a minimum, a waste of money. And with the flu, taking bacterial derivatives (stimulants of antibacterial defense) can only do harm. So, only a qualified doctor should prescribe immunostimulants, as well as other medications.

Traditional methods

Non-traditional means used to increase immunity give no less favorable results than medications. If thrush is characterized by periodic exacerbation, then several recipes are used that are most popular in folk treatment. Recipe for preparing a healing remedy to enhance immunity:

Take 2 tbsp. l. dried black currant leaves.
Pour boiling water in an amount of 500 ml.
Place in a water bath for a quarter of an hour.
The broth is cooled and mixed with chopped garlic cloves (3-4 pieces).
Before use, add lemon juice (1 tsp) to the medicine.
The medicine is taken 1 tbsp. l. in the morning and in the evening.
The course of therapy will be 30 days.

Another equally useful immunomodulator for boosting immunity consists of the following ingredients: honey - 1 tbsp. l., lemon juice - ¼ cup, onion - 1 pc. The procedure for preparation and use is as follows: chop the onion, then mix with lemon juice and honey. Take the product 1 tsp. three times a day before meals. Both treatment and prevention will last at least 1 month.

Medicines

For the treatment of thrush, the pharmacological network offers a wide selection of medications produced in various forms: in the form of ointments, suppositories and tablets. Before choosing one of the medications for candidiasis, you need to visit a doctor and get tested. Based on the research results, the doctor will select the most effective drug in the fight against candidiasis, determine the dosage and duration of therapy.

Medicines used to treat candidiasis are presented in the table:

Vitamin complexes

To increase the body's resistance to infections, in parallel with the treatment of thrush, the doctor prescribes vitamins and immunomodulators to improve immunity and prevent relapse of candidiasis. In most cases, vitamins A, C, and E are prescribed. They best cope with the restoration of damaged vaginal walls. Among the immunomodulators, herbal-based medications are prescribed to enhance immunity: tincture of ginseng and eleutherococcus. They can improve immunity without the use of toxic drugs.

Proper nutrition

The foods and drinks that a person consumes have different effects on the body. In one case, there is a disruption in the functioning of internal organs and systems, in the other, on the contrary, their work improves. Much depends on nutrition, quality and quantity of food consumed. With decreased immunity and candidiasis, it is very important to eat regularly and take short breaks between meals. The diet should contain sufficient amounts of nutrients and vitamins. Preference should be given to the following products:

fruits and vegetables;
garlic;
fermented milk products;
dried apricots, prunes and raisins;
fresh herbs;
sea and river fish;
green tea;
freshly squeezed juices;
honey

It is necessary to introduce restrictions on the following products and dishes:

fatty and fried foods;
muffins and sweet pastries;
spicy and salty dishes;
pork and lard;
black coffee;
sweet soda;
confectionery and chocolate;
alcoholic and low-alcohol drinks.

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Physical exercise

If candidiasis recurs 3-4 times a year, physical exercise is considered irreplaceable. This could be regular morning exercises, gymnastics, exercise therapy or team sports (volleyball, tennis). It is very important to exercise regularly, spending at least 15 minutes a day on physical activity. Dosed exercises help improve immunity, strengthen the pelvic muscles, heart and blood vessels, and improve overall well-being.

Healthy lifestyle (HLS)

To prevent many diseases, not only thrush, a person must lead a healthy lifestyle. This applies to quitting smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages, and hardening. If a woman takes care of her personal hygiene, regularly visits a gynecologist and undergoes the necessary examinations, the disease will stop bothering her, the number of relapses will decrease, and her immunity will always be normal.

Instructions for use

The use of eleutherococcus to enhance immunity in one form or another is determined by various circumstances: a specific ailment, susceptibility to components, age, etc.

Pills

Eleutherococcus tablets to boost immunity are taken orally, one or two pieces per day. The intake is carried out some time before meals and only in the first half of the day. Course duration is 2-4 weeks. Treatment can be repeated after a break of one to two weeks.

Dry extract

Eleutherococcus in the form of a dry extract can be consumed by both adults and children, but for the latter there is a mandatory requirement - age from 12 years. The dose size is no more than four capsules or tablets. The course of use of the drug can be 30 days.

Liquid extract

It is recommended to take the liquid extract in a volume of 15-50 drops twice or thrice a day. The course of treatment is from 25 to 30 days.

Tincture

Eleutherococcus tincture for immunity can be purchased at almost any pharmacy. In this case, it is possible to study the instructions for use, which is especially important if taking the drug is planned against the background of any specific physiological conditions or even diseases.

But the tincture can also be created at home. To do this, you need to pour 150-200 g of plant roots with 1 liter of alcohol, then leave for 2 weeks, sometimes stirring the liquid. It is recommended to consume one half teaspoon three times a day.

Eleutherococcus tincture is not intended for children under 12 years of age!

If the tincture is pharmaceutical, then there is its own specific use, due to strictly defined medical indications.

How to properly take eleutherococcus tincture to strengthen the immune system?

Dosing. It can be preventive or curative. For disease prevention measures, use 15-20 drops twice a day. If it is necessary to carry out a course of therapy, the dose is increased to 30 drops, which should be taken 2-3 times during the day. The tincture is not recommended to be taken on an empty stomach.
Well. The drug is taken for 15-30 days. If the tincture is used for two months or more, side effects may occur. As a rule, there is a 14-day break between courses, after which treatment is resumed.

Which brand of thrush remedy to choose?

There is a huge selection of antifungal drugs for candidiasis. To purchase a high-quality and effective medicine, pay attention to the manufacturer before purchasing.

We have prepared a rating of the best companies that produce popular and safe products for the treatment of thrush:

2. Laboratoire Innotech International

Medicines from these pharmaceutical companies have excellent therapeutic properties. Often, one dose is enough to get rid of discomfort, but it should be remembered that the wrong dosage and duration of use can only eliminate external symptoms and not cure the disease, and this, in turn, causes a relapse. Therefore, you should not self-medicate; it is better to first discuss all the nuances of taking the medication with your doctor.

Release forms

Immunomodulatory drugs are available in different drug formats. Oral forms are popular: tablets, capsules, granules, emulsions, syrups, tinctures. For children and adults suffering from diseases of the genitourinary system, suppositories and ointments are produced. Injection solutions are intended for parenteral administration. Modern medicines are versatile, for example, the drug Gepon is available in the form of a sterile powder, which can be used externally, orally, intranasally, sublingually (under the tongue), or as an enema.

The best suppositories for thrush

The drug is an inexpensive and quite effective remedy for the first treatment of thrush. Not suitable for patients with a chronic form of the disease, because with prolonged or frequent use, the pathogen becomes resistant to the drug. The active substance, ketocosanol, disrupts metabolic processes in the cells of dermatophytes, yeast fungi, staphylococci, streptococci and causes their death. Recommended for use in the initial stages of the disease. There are 5 or 10 suppositories in a package.

Advantages:

the active component is evenly distributed throughout the vaginal mucosa and restores its microflora;
effectively eliminates the symptoms of acute vaginal candidiasis;
suitable for the prevention of chronic thrush;
has a combined effect: antifungal and antibacterial (although it is not an antibiotic).

Flaws:

if thrush reappears, the remedy may be ineffective, because mushrooms get used to the action of the drug;
contraindication: pregnancy (1st trimester);
possible side effects: allergic reactions of the vaginal mucosa.

Clotrimazole

The drug is on the list of the most commonly used drugs for the treatment of thrush. Can be used in the presence of chronic and acute stages of the disease. The medicine has a persistent antifungal effect. The active component, clotrimazole, disrupts the synthesis of ergosterol, the main component of the structure of the cell membrane of fungi. This leads to a slowdown in the appearance of new fungal cells (at low concentrations of the drug) or to their complete destruction (at high dosages).

Pros and cons of antivirals

The main advantage of drugs against viruses is the ability to prevent infection and strengthen the body's defenses during the seasonal exacerbation of colds.

Such remedies speed up the healing process and reduce the risk of complications. Even when infected with a respiratory virus, the symptoms are significantly alleviated and the body tolerates the disease more easily.

All antiviral drugs should be taken in a limited course, since with long-term use they have an immunosuppressive effect. In addition, all highly targeted drugs can cause many side effects.

The best tablets for thrush

The drug was created for systemic and local treatment of fungal diseases caused by a wide range of pathogens. The active ingredient, ketoconazole, has pronounced antifungal and mycostatic effects. It slows down synthesis, changes the composition of the cell membrane of fungi, which leads to the death of pathogenic microorganisms. With the bloodstream, the medicine spreads throughout the body, covering all locations of the fungal infection, so you can take tablets for various localizations of candidiasis. The duration of use should not be less than 5 days, even if the symptoms disappeared earlier. Otherwise, thrush pathogens will develop resistance to the drug.

Advantages:

not absorbed into the general bloodstream;
effective against fungal infections of various locations;
allows you to effectively cope with candidiasis of varying severity;
normalizes vaginal microflora.

Flaws:

contraindications: severe kidney disease, liver disease, pregnancy, lactation, allergy to medication components;
possible side effects: central nervous system disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, blood clotting.

Fluconazole

This powerful drug has many positive reviews. The active component, fluconazole, inhibits fungal enzymes, which provide the causative agent of candidiasis with complete nutrition, which promotes its reproduction and growth. Unlike other drugs with long-term treatment, Fluconazole is able to relieve mild forms of candidiasis in one dose (150 mg of medication). If the disease is recurrent, severe, or occurred while taking antibiotics, then the dosage and duration of treatment should be prescribed by a doctor, having previously assessed the patient’s condition.

Advantages:

quickly absorbed;
long lasting effect;
actively fights the causative agent of thrush;
quickly restores healthy microflora of the mucous membrane;
prevents the growth and spread of pathogenic microorganisms;
reduces signs of candidiasis after one application.

Flaws:

possible adverse reactions: allergies, disruption of the central nervous system, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, liver;
contraindication: pregnancy;
an overdose can cause paranoid behavior and hallucinations, so the treatment regimen should be prescribed exclusively by a doctor.

Signs of weakened immunity in children and adults

The line between reduced and normal immune function is very thin and it is impossible to determine it on your own. Therefore, you should consult an immunologist or allergist, who will prescribe an immunological laboratory test to clarify the presence of immunodeficiency. Indirect signs of its decline may be:

frequent colds, viral infections more than 5 times a year (this is the norm for preschoolers, but not for older children and adults, see the difference between influenza and ARVI and how to treat a cold in a child).
increased fatigue, general weakness, headaches, blue under the eyes, pale skin. However, such symptoms can also occur with blood diseases, so if such signs occur, you should consult a doctor.
drowsiness, insomnia (see how to fall asleep quickly).
enlarged spleen, painless enlargement of the cervical and axillary lymph nodes.
brittle nails, dull split hair (see causes of hair loss)
dryness and flaking of the skin (see treatment of cracked hands).
Allergy is a sign of a malfunction of the immune system (food allergy, sun allergy, cold allergy, allergic cough, allergic rhinitis).
intestinal dysbiosis, which can manifest itself as decreased appetite, flatulence, stool disorders, and weight loss.

What remedy for thrush should I buy?

1. For the primary treatment of thrush, Livarol with antifungal and antibacterial effects is excellent.

2. A drug that is effective in the acute and chronic stages of thrush - Clotrimazole.

3. During pregnancy or lactation, Pimafucin is suitable.

4. Nystatin has the lowest cost. But it should be remembered that the drug is effective only with mushrooms, it has no effect on bacteria.

5. If you need a medicine that will be effective not only with thrush, but also with other infectious and inflammatory diseases of the genital organs, then it is better to choose Polygynax.

6. Remedies that will quickly eliminate thrush of any severity - Terzhinan, Nizoral.

7. If you need a medicine that quickly and effectively destroys pathogenic fungal microorganisms of any location, then it is better to choose the powerful domestic drug Fluconazole.

conclusions

Antiviral drugs are effective treatments for colds and acute respiratory viral infections. They are used for both therapy and prevention of disease.
Depending on the type, they can have an inhibitory effect on virus virions or stimulate the body’s own immunity and the production of antibodies.
Some drugs have a complex effect, in addition to the antiviral effect, they relieve inflammation of the nasopharynx and reduce the severity of symptoms.
A number of products have a direct analogue with a similar effect and composition. The choice of a specific medicine should only be made by a doctor based on the diagnostic results.

Contraindications

pregnancy and lactation;
childhood;
disorders of the nervous system, increased nervous excitability, epilepsy;
heart and vascular diseases;
severe liver damage - cirrhosis, hepatitis;
kidney diseases;
allergic reactions to any component of the drug;
bronchial asthma;
tuberculosis and other infectious diseases in the acute stage;
diabetes.

Endogenous

Drugs that stimulate the production of your own interferon are unique because they act effectively and safely. Endogenous immunomodulatory agents include:

Thymalin is a lyophilized powder containing a complex of polypeptide fractions obtained from the thymus gland (thymus) of cattle. A solution is made from the powder and administered intramuscularly. The medicine regulates the number of lymphocytes, enhances phagocytosis, improves the sluggish processes of regeneration and hematopoiesis. The drug is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the components; it is indicated for purulent processes, burns, ulcers, pyelonephritis. The drug is administered in fractional doses of 5-20 mg every day for a course of 3-10 days.
Thymogen – spray, solution and cream based on thymogen (monosodium salt of glutamyl tryptophan). This dipeptide regulates the reactions of cellular and humoral immunity and is indicated for immunodeficiency and for the prevention of infectious complications. External forms are used for atopic dermatitis. Contraindicated in pregnant and nursing mothers if a burning sensation is felt during use. Dosages for adults are 100 mcg for a course of 3-10 days.

Benefits of injections to support immunity

Injections to increase immunity in adults can be administered intramuscularly or intravenously. Intramuscular injections can be done at home, but intravenous injections should be entrusted to medical professionals.

Immune drugs can have different origins:

vegetable;
animal;
synthetic;
mixed.

The clear advantage of injections is that they immediately enter the bloodstream and are absorbed faster than the same tablets. In contrast, the drug that enters the blood does not undergo changes in the gastrointestinal tract and does not have a negative effect on the digestive organs.

Are there any contraindications

Like any medications, injections and vitamins for the immune system may have contraindications. This is indicated in the instructions for each drug. Typically, prohibitions include hypersensitivity to components, pregnancy, lactation, and renal failure.

Who to contact for an appointment

To strengthen your immune system and prescribe appropriate medications, you should first consult your doctor. The specialist will refer the person for tests, from which he can draw a conclusion about his state of health. And, taking into account the individual characteristics of the body, which he knows about from the medical card, he will be able to prescribe the most effective drug and prescribe the dosage based on age, weight and other parameters.

You can do the treatment yourself and buy vitamins for immunity in ampoules. But there is a risk of not taking into account the characteristics of the body and “going too far” with the dosage, which will not bring anything good, but will only worsen the situation.

Vitamin injections and the administration of immunomodulatory drugs should be done after a comprehensive examination, as prescribed by a doctor and only in strictly prescribed dosages.

Stimulation of the child's immunity

Today, almost 70% of preschoolers have weakened protection; this primarily applies to small residents of megacities. Moreover, many natural methods have been developed aimed at recovery, but it is not possible to completely abandon drug enhancement.

Usually, parents remember the need for strengthening during the transition period, after the kids are already sick. And this is one of the most common mistakes - you won’t be able to instantly boost your immunity.

The body needs at least two months to create a truly powerful barrier against seasonal infections. Therefore, it would be more correct to start immunomodeling in the summer. On this path, several steps should be taken aimed at increasing protective functions:

Clinical examination.

During the summer holidays, it is necessary to visit all doctors, especially when the child is very sick and often. It would be useful to undergo tests to determine the cause of the decline. It could even be carious teeth, a constant source of infection. It is all the more important to undergo a comprehensive examination to identify the main foci of the disease.

Checking the intestines, which perform the function of an immunosuppressive agent, by stimulating appropriate reactions.

Along with useful substances, this organ contains large quantities of lymphoid cells responsible for health. The higher the slagging level, the more obstacles there are in the path of the necessary components supplied with food and medicine. Regular antihelminthic treatment is useful, which is important if there is a dog or other animals in the house.

Vitamins.

Active immunostimulants are antioxidants that have the ability to restore the level of stability of molecules and tissues at the cellular level, stop oxidative processes, providing reliable protection against diseases. These include vitamins E, C, beta-carotenes, selenium, zinc, glutathione-6, manganese, copper, and the amino acid L-cysteine. Multivitamin complexes, which should be taken in courses, will help replenish their balance, along with proper nutrition.

Drugs that stimulate the immune system, which modern industry produces in sufficient quantities.

First of all, these include adaptogens of plant origin, based on: echinacea, ginseng, eleutherococcus, licorice root, lemongrass, and rhodiola rosea. However, the choice should be approached with extreme caution, after prior consultation with a doctor. The latter circumstance is all the more important because exceeding the dosage is fraught with the most unpleasant consequences, including the opposite effect.

Physiotherapy exercises, thanks to special techniques, can provide reliable protection for a child from colds. Moreover, even children after 1.5 years can master the simplest exercises. Self-massage of the breast gives excellent results, increasing the body's natural defenses.

You should also teach your child cleanliness from childhood, which, as you know, is the key to health.

Modern immunomodulators

Effective agents with immunomodulatory properties are constantly being updated. Popular modern drugs include Lymphomyosot, Ismigen, Kipferon, Ingavirin, Lavomax and others:

Gepon is a strong immunomodulator in the format of a lyophilized powder that can be used internally or externally. The drug is based on a synthetic peptide with 14 amino acid residues. The drug has antiviral, immunomodulatory effects, mobilizes macrophages. The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy, lactation, and under 12 years of age. The medication is taken 10 mg once a day.
Kagocel - tablets based on kagocel, which is an inducer of interferon synthesis and has an antiviral effect. The drug is indicated for the treatment of influenza, colds, herpes, and is contraindicated during pregnancy and under 6 years of age. Take 2 tablets three times a day, the next 2 days - 1 tablet. three times a day for a course of 4 days.

Preparations of microbial origin

Among the popular immunomodulatory drugs are those of microbial origin; their active substances are synthesized by bacteria. Popular ones include Pyrogenal, Likopid, Bronchomunal, Ergoferon and others:

IRS-19 is a nasal spray based on bacterial lysates that increases specific and nonspecific immunity. Due to fine spraying, a local immune response quickly develops, immunoglobulin antibodies are formed, and pathogens stop fixing and multiplying on the mucous membrane. The spray can be used from three months of age. Contraindications are pathogenic autoimmune diseases. 1 dose (1 press) is administered per day into each nostril twice for a course of 14 days.
Imudon - tablets for resorption in the oral cavity, also containing bacterial lysates. The drug is used topically in dentistry and otolaryngology for inflammatory processes and helps strengthen the immune system. Due to its action, phagocytosis is activated, the number of immunocompetent cells and type A immunoglobulin in saliva increases. The drug is contraindicated up to three years of age; use 8 tablets per day for a course of 10 days. When taken, weakness and fever are possible.

Interferons

Interferons increase the nonspecific resistance of the human body and protect it from viral, bacterial or other antigenic attacks. The most effective drugs that have a similar effect are Cycloferon, Viferon, Anaferon, Arbidol. They contain synthesized proteins that push the body to produce its own interferons.

Naturally occurring drugs include leukocyte human interferon.

In combination with other medications, interferons are prescribed to patients with viral infections, laryngeal papillomatosis, and cancer. They are used intranasally, orally, intramuscularly and intravenously.

Immunomodulators for various diseases

Various immunomodulators are used to treat certain diseases. Thus, for the flu, the use of antiviral agents based on herbal components is indicated, and for colds - bacterial lysates. Universal products are those that contain extracts of echinacea, rose hips, and lemon balm. Caution should be exercised when using products with bee products - they can cause allergic reactions.

For ARVI

Immunomodulators for ARVI, parainfluenza, pneumonia and other respiratory diseases are complex agents with antiviral properties. Popular are rectal suppositories Genferon and Viferon, injection solutions Neovir and Altevir, nasal drops Grippferon, tablets Amiksin and Isoprinosine and others:

Arbidol - capsules based on arbidol with an antiviral effect, which induce the synthesis of interferon and stimulate the immune system while weakening the phagocytic activity of macrophages. The product has a prolonged protective effect and is contraindicated for up to two years. Capsules are taken orally at 200 mg per day for a course of 10-14 days.
Reaferon - powder for preparing a solution based on interferon alpha, has antiviral activity. Contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the composition, pregnancy, administered intramuscularly, used locally or subconjunctivally. Apply 1 million IU twice a day for a course of 5-6 days.

For HIV

The use of immunomodulators is not able to cope with the human immunodeficiency virus, but it alleviates the condition of a patient with AIDS and activates the immune system. During treatment, the combined use of such drugs with antiretroviral drugs is indicated. Interferons, interleukins, Thymogen, Ampligen, Transfer factor, Thymopoietin, products based on lemongrass, ginseng, aloe, echinacea and others are shown:

Taktivin - ampoules with a solution containing thymus extract, which normalizes immunity. The product is contraindicated for pregnant women and can be used from six months of age. It is administered subcutaneously at night, 1 ml for a course of 5-14 days, repeated after 2-3 weeks.
Ferrovir is a solution for intramuscular administration based on sodium deoxyribonucleate and ferric oxide chloride. The active substance is obtained from fish milt of sturgeon or salmon species and activates the immune system. The drug is contraindicated in childhood, pregnancy and lactation. It is administered 5 ml twice a day for a course of 14 days, repeated after 1-1.5 months. Reviews for it are positive.

For herpes

Complex therapy with immunomodulators and multivitamins will help to cope with herpes viruses. Leukinferon, Giaferon, Amiksin, Poludan, Polyoxidonium, Ridostin, Likopid and other drugs will eliminate signs of exacerbation of the disease and stimulate the immune system:

Viferon is a rectal suppository containing recombinant human alpha interferons. They regulate immunity, increase the activity of killer cells, and inhibit viral replication. The product is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the composition. To treat herpes, use 1 suppository twice a day with an interval of 12 hours. The course lasts 10 days.
Galavit – sublingual tablets and powder for the preparation of an intramuscularly administered solution based on sodium aminodihydrophthalazinedione. The drug affects the functional and metabolic activity of macrophages and stimulates the bactericidal activity of granulocytes. The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation; it is prescribed 1 tablet 4 times a day or 200 mg by injection for a course of 20-25 procedures.

For HPV

Imiquimod, Derinat, Alpizarin, Likopid, Wobenzym are used in complex therapy of human papillomavirus (HPV). The only way to cope with the disease is through surgery, removing the tumors. Immunomodulators are needed to mobilize the patient's immune system. The use of interferon drugs is indicated:

Indinol - capsules containing indole-3-carbinol, causes selective death of cells with abnormally high proliferative activity. The product is contraindicated during pregnancy, lactation, and individual intolerance to the components. Take a capsule with meals once a day for 2-3 weeks.
Isoprinosine - tablets based on inosine pranobex, which have immunostimulating and antiviral effects. The drug is contraindicated for gout, urolithiasis, arrhythmia, renal failure, up to three years. The medicine is taken 500 mg 4 times a day.

Which doctor should I contact?

If symptoms of ARVI appear, you should consult a physician or pediatrician, depending on the age of the patient. Only in severe cases of the disease, if it is complicated by damage to the lungs, nervous system, heart, paranasal sinuses, specialized specialists are involved in treatment - a pulmonologist, neurologist, cardiologist, ENT doctor, infectious disease specialist. They usually no longer prescribe antiviral drugs, since the latter are effective only at the early stage of the disease.

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Synthetic immunostimulants

The group of synthetic immunostimulants includes drugs obtained in laboratory conditions and containing artificial components.

Prescribed for inflammatory and purulent-inflammatory diseases of the respiratory, digestive, genitourinary systems and skin. Release form: nasal sprays, tablets, creams, suppositories and injection solutions. Synthetic immune activators are quite powerful, broad-spectrum immunostimulants.

The list of drugs in this group is extensive:

Galavit: price for injection solution - 1077 rubles; sublingual tablets - 410 rubles; rectal suppositories – 883 rub. per package.
Thymogen: nasal spray - 325 rubles; cream – 250 rub.; solution for intramuscular injections – 300 rubles.
Lykopid: 253 - 1850 rub.
Isoprinosine: tablets – 620 rub.
Glutoxim: solution for injection from 960 rub.

The course of treatment is from 10 days to 4 weeks.

These drugs are contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Indications for the use of immunomodulators

The main indicator that is taken into account when prescribing immunomodulators is the presence of signs of immune deficiency.
This condition is characterized by a very frequent manifestation of viral, bacterial, and fungal infections, which are not affected by traditional methods of therapy. Before starting treatment, the doctor must determine what kind of immune disorders a person has, as well as how severe these disorders are. If a healthy person is diagnosed with a decrease in a certain immunity parameter, then taking such drugs is not always advisable. In this case, it is important that the patient is examined and consulted by a specialist immunologist.

Often, in parallel with immunomodulators, patients are prescribed vitamin-containing medications, as well as antioxidants and microelements. In most cases, sorption therapy is prescribed as an additional method in order to reduce the level of endogenous intoxication.

It is very important that immunostimulants and immunomodulators for children are used especially carefully. After all, a number of such drugs have clear contraindications, information about which is indicated in the instructions for these drugs. Children whose relatives have been diagnosed with autoimmune diseases should not be treated with such drugs, since their exposure may provoke the development of such diseases in the child.

But there are also direct indications for the use of such drugs to treat children. Thus, immunostimulants for children are prescribed for some serious illnesses. This is a flu with complications, a severe cold. Immunomodulators are also used to treat pregnant women with colds, since such drugs have relatively few contraindications.

A very useful and practically harmless immunostimulant that is perfect for children is honey. It contains a very large amount of useful essential vitamins and microelements, and children enjoy using such a tasty medicinal product. Even small children who have not yet turned one year old can be treated with honey. The only contraindication in this case is allergic reactions to honey.

In order for a child’s immune system to function at full strength, it is necessary to regularly replenish the supply of certain microelements. It is very important to constantly consume foods containing zinc: peas, carrots, oats, red bell peppers, buckwheat. Garlic is a very strong immunostimulant. However, it is important to note that children under three years of age can only be given boiled garlic.

But still, immunostimulant drugs, as well as drugs of this type that are of plant origin, are not ordinary vitamins. Therefore, if it is necessary to use this type of drug to strengthen the immunity of children, you should still consult with specialists.

Preliminary immunocorrection is aimed at eliminating the underlying pathology without the use of basic therapy drugs. It is prescribed to persons with diseases of the kidneys, digestive system, rheumatism, and in preparation for surgical interventions.

Diseases for which immunostimulants are used:

Congenital immunodeficiency,
Malignant neoplasms,
Inflammation of viral and bacterial etiology,
Mycoses and protozooses,
Helminthiasis,
Kidney and liver pathology,
Endocrinopathology – diabetes mellitus and other metabolic disorders,
Immunosuppression due to the use of certain medications - cytostatics, glucocorticosteroids, NSAIDs, antibiotics, antidepressants, anticoagulants,
Immunodeficiency caused by ionizing radiation, excessive alcohol intake, severe stress,
Allergy,
Conditions after transplantation,
Secondary post-traumatic and post-intoxication immunodeficiency states.

People who are most often prescribed immunomodulators:

Children with weak immune systems
Elderly people with weakened immune systems,
People with a busy lifestyle.

Treatment with immunomodulators should be under the supervision of a physician and an immunological blood test.