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Befungin
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Indications Befungina
It is used for therapeutic procedures in the following conditions:
Release form
The release of the drug is in the form of a liquid extract, inside the bottle, having a volume of 0.1 liters.
Pharmacodynamics
The medicine is of plant origin; It is obtained from the fungus that grows on birch trunks. The effect of the drug is determined by the activity of its active elements - polysaccharides with chagic acids, as well as organic acids and pigments.
Befungin contributes to the regulation of metabolic processes, stabilizes sweating and gastrointestinal function, and in addition has an analgesic and tonic effect.
Strengthens the immune activity and resistance of the body against hypoxia. Hematopoietic processes are stimulated by microelements (manganese with copper and cobalt).
Dosing and administration
It is necessary to use medication orally, half an hour before taking food.
Before using the drug contained in the vial, the liquid is shaken, then pour 3 teaspoons of the substance and dissolve it in plain water (150 ml). The prepared liquid contained in the refrigerator. It should be consumed 3 times a day in the amount of 1 tablespoon. Per day is allowed to take 3.3-3.5 g of medicinal extract.
The treatment cycle has a longer duration - within 3-5 months. It is allowed to repeat it after a 10-day period.
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Use Befungina during pregnancy
You can not prescribe a drug for breastfeeding or pregnancy.
Contraindications
Main contraindications:
- epileptic seizures;
- severe liver disease (due to alcohol content);
- intolerance regarding the drug.
Side effects Befungina
This medicine may cause allergy symptoms, and prolonged use causes intestinal dyspepsia (rumbling, bloating, discomfort, and heaviness in the intestinal area).
Interactions with other drugs
If the drug is used simultaneously with cobalt, dextrose should not be administered intravenously or penicillin antibiotics should be taken.
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Storage conditions
Befungin is required to be kept in a dark place, at temperature values within 15 ° С.
Shelf life
Befungin can be used within 36 months from the date of manufacture of the pharmaceutical product.
Application for children
The experience of using Befungin in pediatrics is absent.
Analogs
An analogue of the drug is Chaga medicine (in the form of plant materials) and Chaga tincture.
Reviews
Befungin mostly receives positive reviews in medical forums. It is distinguished by its high efficacy in the treatment of obstipation, gastritis with pancreatitis, as well as fissures in the rectal area. All people who took this extract, note that it has a tonic effect - after taking it, the frequency of developing a cold decreases, working capacity increases and a feeling of cheerfulness appears.
Quite often come across comments about the use of drugs in oncology. It should be noted that the anti-cancer effect of the fungus chaga has not been clinically confirmed - it cannot be used to get rid of a malignant tumor. Befungin is used in the combined treatment of tumors - in the form of a symptomatic drug that improves the blood-forming processes and appetite, reduces pain and eliminates poisoning. Therefore, in cancer patients there is an improvement in health and well-being when using the medication, but this is not a sign of eliminating the cause of the disease.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Befungin" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.