The active substance of Groprinosin Forte 1g is inosine pranobex. The drug is used to treat cold sores on the lips and face, caused by the herpes simplex virus, and as a medicine to increase the body's resistance.
Composition of Groprinosin Forte 1g:
Active substance: inosine pranobex (Inosinum pranobexum) (a complex containing inosine and 2-hydroxypropyl dimethylammonium 4-acetamidobenzoate in a molar ratio of 1: 3). One tablet contains 1000 mg of inosine pranobex and auxiliary substances: potato starch, povidone K-25, magnesium stearate.
Action Groprinosin Forte 1g:
The drug is for use in adults and children. The medicinal product Groprinosin Forte 1g has antiviral properties and increases the body's resistance, stimulating the activity of the immune system. The drug contains inosine pranobeks. It is an active substance that inhibits the multiplication of Herpes viruses in vitro.
Application:
The medicinal product Groprinosin Forte 1g indicated for use in the treatment of herpes on the lips and face (herpes simplex virus infection), as well as as an adjunct in the case of recurrent infections of the upper respiratory tract in immunocompromised people. The preparation can be used only in patients who have been diagnosed with a herpes simplex virus infection in the past.
Additional information:
Store the product out of reach of children at room temperature. It is recommended to protect against the effects of moisture and light. Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding: only on the express recommendation of a doctor, and use of the drug during this period is not recommended.
Contraindications:
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to any component of the drug. Do not use in the case of a current gout attack (severe joint pain with swelling and redness of the skin, or there is exudation in the large joints). Do not use in the case of increased levels of uric acid in the blood (in the study). Do not use in children under 1 year of age.
Side effects:
Some people may experience side effects while taking the drug. An allergic reaction can occur with any medication, severe allergic reactions are very rare with Groprinosin Forte. You should consult your doctor if you experience the following symptoms: sudden wheezing, difficulty breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, rash or itching (especially if they affect the whole body). Other possible side effects: very common: blood uric acid increased, urine uric acid increased; common: increase in liver enzymes, increase in blood urea nitrogen, nausea with or without vomiting, abdominal pain, itchy skin, skin rash (as only symptom), headache, dizziness, tiredness or malaise, arthralgia; uncommon: diarrhea, constipation, nervousness, sleepiness or difficulty sleeping (insomnia), increased urine volume (polyuria); Not known: upper abdominal pain, swelling of the face, lips, eyelids or throat may cause difficulty in breathing (angioedema), hives, allergic reaction, sudden whole-body allergic reaction (anaphylactic reaction), anaphylactic shock, dizziness, reddening of the skin ( erythema).
Dosage of Groprinosin Forte 1g tablets:
Use as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the leaflet. For oral use. Take the tablets with water. In case of problems with swallowing the drug, the tablet can be crushed and dissolved in a small amount of liquid. Adults, the elderly: the recommended daily dose is 50 mg / kg body weight daily. Usually: 3 tablets (3 g) daily (1 tablet 3 times a day).
Maximum daily dose: 4 tablets (4 g) (1 tablet 4 times a day). Children over 1 year of age: the recommended daily dose: 50 mg / kg body weight per day (given in several divided doses). In children who have problems swallowing tablets, it is recommended to use the drug in the form of a syrup. Duration of treatment: usually 5-14 days. It is recommended to continue treatment after the symptoms disappear for another 1-2 days.