Included in the formulation
АТХ:L.03.A.X Other immunostimulants
Pharmacodynamics:The drug acts on the dephosphorylation of uridine monophosphate: it slows down this process, thus accelerating the formation of thymidine monophosphate, which in turn participates in the synthesis of DNA. Pentoxyl enhances the formation of leukocytes, phagocytes and macrophages, nucleic acids, antibodies (immunoglobulins). The drug has an anti-inflammatory effect, stimulates regenerative processes in the tissues, thus contributing to the rapid healing of wounds.
Indications:- Diseases of the oral cavity (periodontal disease)
- Infectious-inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system with neutropenia and oppression of phagocytosis
- Light forms of leukopenia (including chemotherapy caused by malignant neoplasms)
- Alimentary-toxic aleukia
- Sluggish healing wounds, burns, bone fractures
- Trophic ulcers
- Stomach ulcer and duodenum ulcer
- Chronic gastritis
- Chronic pancreatitis
III.D70-D77.D72 Other disorders of white blood cells
III.D80-D89.D84.9 Immunodeficiency, unspecified
X.J00-J06.J03.9 Acute tonsillitis, unspecified
X.J95-J99.J98 Other respiratory disorders
XI.K00-K14.K05.4 Periodontal disease
XIX.T51-T65.T52.1 The toxic effect of benzene
Contraindications:- Hypersensitivity
- Hemoblastosis (leukemia, lymphogranulomatosis)
- Malignant neoplasms of bone marrow
Carefully:Pentoxyl has a pronounced irritant properties, so when ingestion may occur dyspeptic phenomena.
Pregnancy and lactation:Recommendations for FDA - Category C.
Dosing and Administration:Assign inside. Duration of treatment is 15-20 days or more. Adults: 0.2-0.3 g (up to 0.4 g) at the reception. Children: from 1 year to 3 years - 0.025 g, 3-8 years - 0.05 g, 8-12 years - 0.075 g, over 12 years - 0.1-0.15 g per reception. The drug is taken 3-4 times a day after meals.
Side effects:Allergic reactions, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Special instructions:Pentoxyl It is not applied topically due to its pronounced irritant properties.