Viru-Merz serol
Viru-Merz serol: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Viru-Merz serol
ATX code: D06BB02
Active ingredient: tromantadine (tromantadine)
Manufacturer: Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA (Merz Pharma GmbH & Co., KGaA) (Germany)
Description and photo update: 2019-19-08
Viru-Merz serol is an antiviral agent for topical use, active against herpes zoster virus (Varicella zoster), herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (Herpes simplex).
Release form and composition
Dosage form - gel for external use 1%: transparent, from colorless to light yellow or light brown (5 g each in aluminum tubes, 1 tube in a cardboard box).
Active ingredient: tromantadine hydrochloride, in 1 g of gel - 10 mg.
Auxiliary components: sorbitol (sorbitol) 70% solution, sorbic acid, purified water, hyetellose, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, lactose monohydrate.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Gel Viru-Merz serol is one of the external antiviral drugs. Shows activity against viruses Herpes simplex types 1 and 2, Varicella zoster; inhibits their absorption and penetration into the cell.
The main effects of the drug:
- relief of symptoms characteristic of the manifestation of herpes infection - pain, burning and itching;
- decrease in the duration of the course of the disease;
- lengthening periods of remission.
Resistance to the action of tromantadine hydrochloride does not develop.
Pharmacokinetics
When applied externally, Viru-Merz serol, the absorption of the active component is minimal, it is not detected in the urine / blood.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Viru-Merz serol is a drug for the treatment of inflammatory dermatological diseases caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (herpes of the lips, nose, facial nerve) and type 2 (genital herpes), as well as the herpes zoster virus.
Contraindications
- pregnancy;
- lactation period;
- childhood;
- hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.
Instructions for use Viru-Merz serol: method and dosage
The gel is applied externally. It should be applied to the affected skin, rubbing lightly, 3-5 times a day. The multiplicity of application can be increased if necessary.
The duration of treatment is usually 2-3 days.
Side effects
- infrequently - allergic reactions;
- very rarely - contact dermatitis.
Overdose
There is no information.
special instructions
The effectiveness of the drug will be the higher, the earlier the treatment is started, namely, when the first symptoms of infection appear. Application within the first 2-3 hours prevents further development of infection.
Patients should be informed that Viru-Merz serol does not prevent sexual transmission of the herpes virus, therefore, even in the absence of clinical manifestations during therapy, one should refrain from sexual intercourse.
Do not apply the gel to the eye area.
If, 2 days after starting the drug, clinical improvement is not observed, you must stop treatment and consult a doctor.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Gel Viru-Merz serol during pregnancy / lactation is not prescribed (no experience of use).
Pediatric use
Drug therapy for patients in childhood is contraindicated (no experience of use).
Drug interactions
There is no information on drug interactions.
Analogs
Viru-Merz serol analogues are: Acyclovir, Acigerpin, Alpizarin, Zovirax, Gervirax.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C out of reach of children.
Shelf life - 3 years, after the first opening of the tube - 6 months.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Viru-Merz serol
According to reviews, Viru-Merz serol is most effective when used when the first signs of herpes appear. It is noted that the gel is practically invisible on the lips, can be applied to mucous membranes, has an economical consumption, quickly relieves pain, itching and burning.
Some users indicate that the drug has a high cost, can cause allergic reactions, and sometimes does not have a therapeutic effect.
Price for Viru-Merz serol in pharmacies
The price of Viru-Merz serol is unknown, since the drug is not available in pharmacies.
Approximate price for analogues: Zovirax (1 tube 5 g) - 158-220 rubles, Alpizarin (1 tube 10 g) - 60-216 rubles.
When selecting analogs, a doctor's consultation is required.
Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
