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Mangiferin medicine containing the active ingredient Mangiferin is indicated in the treatment of acute or re-infected Herpes virus, chicken pox, Eczema caposi, oral diseases caused by viruses... Let's learn about the uses and notes When using the drug Mangiferin through the article below.
1. Uses of the drug Mangiferin
“What is Mangiferin?”. Mangiferin medicine contains active ingredient Mangiferin is prepared in the following drug forms and concentrations:
Topical cream containing 5%, 3%, 2.5%, 2%; Sanitary gel 0.05%; Hard capsules 100mg, 200mg. Active ingredient mangiferon acts by the mechanism of disrupting the reproduction of varicella Zoste virus, Herpes - simplex virus and Sitomehamolarus virus, limiting the impact of the virus from outside the cell and at the early stages of the development cycle. Mangiferon's intracellular growth restriction disrupts viral replication.
Mangiferon medicine is indicated in the treatment of acute or re-infected diseases of Herpes virus, chicken pox, Eczema, oral diseases caused by viruses.
2. Dosage of the drug Mangiferin
Dosage of the drug Mangiferon depends on the dosage form and the patient's condition. The recommended dosage of Mangiferon is as follows:
For capsule form: Usually indicated in combination with Mangiferin for external use in treatment.
Adults and children older than 12 years: Take 1-2 tablets/time x 3-4 times/day; Children from 1 to 6 years old: Take 1⁄2 - 1 tablet/time x 2 - 3 times/day. The duration of drug treatment is shown in the following table:
| Loại Virus | Dạng viên nang 100mg | Kem/gel bôi ngoài |
| Herpes cấp tính, tái phát | 5 – 14 ngày | 3 – 5 ngày đầu tiên (Nếu bệnh lý lan rộng có thể dùng kéo dài 5 – 14 ngày) |
| Herpes sinh dục | 7 – 10 ngày | 7 – 10 ngày |
| Eczema Caposi | 7 – 21 ngày | 7 – 21 ngày |
| Bệnh lý ở miệng do virus | 5 – 15 ngày | 5 – 15 ngày |
| Lở miệng | 2 – 4 tuần | 2 – 4 tuần |
| Varicella Zoster, Zona, Thủy đậu | 5 – 21 ngày | 5 – 21 ngày |
For the form of topical medication, the patient needs to wash the infected skin, dry it and apply a thin layer of the drug with a frequency of 4-6 times a day. The therapeutic effect of Mangiferon is evident in the early or advanced stages of the disease.
3. Side effects of the drug Mangiferin
Mangiferon may increase the skin's sensitivity to mild violet radiation. Patients need to notify their doctor, medical staff in case they experience unwanted effects when treated with Mangiferon.
4. Notes when using the drug Mangiferin
In the process of using Mangiferon, patients should pay attention to some of the following issues:
Contraindicated to use Mangiferon in patients who are sensitive to any ingredient of the drug. Use caution when using Mangiferon in patients with renal failure, liver failure. In case of long-term use of the drug, kidney and liver function should be checked. For the topical form of Mangiferon, the patient should not apply the drug to the eyes. Caution should be exercised when using Mangiferon in patients who drive or operate machinery. For pregnant and lactating women: There are currently no studies proving the safety and effectiveness of using Mangiferon in pregnant and lactating women. Therefore, the use of Mangiferon is contraindicated in these subjects.
5. Drug interactions
Currently, there are no specific studies on the interaction of Mangiferon and concomitant drugs. However, drug interactions can occur that reduce the therapeutic effect of Mangiferon, increasing the risk of unwanted effects. Therefore, patients need to inform their doctors about the drugs they are using to ensure safety and effectiveness in treatment.
Mangiferin medicine contains active ingredient Mangiferin is indicated in the treatment of acute or re-infected Herpes virus, chicken pox, Eczema caposi, oral diseases caused by viruses. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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