Papillomas and warts are currently the scourge of humanity - more than a quarter of the world's population has some type of such growth on the skin, mucous membranes or other organs. And infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) usually infects more than 70% of all people on Earth - that is why it is so important to fight the virus, not its consequences in the form ofpapillomas or warts. Topical and cosmetic products and methods will not be effective in this regard; To fight the virus, more serious drugs that act on the entire body are needed - for example, tablets for warts.
Fund classification
Currently, it is impossible to isolate a drug that specifically and directly affects the activity of papillomavirus in the human body; Most drugs against HPV have broad, nonspecific effects. However, with rational use and choosing the right combination of drugs, these drugs will help get rid of papillomas on the body and cope with other consequences of infection.
The latter is especially important for women, as some strains of HPV are responsible for cervical erosion and subsequent cancer. That is why treatment of human papilloma virus infection is often performed not only for cosmetic purposes, but also to prevent serious and fatal consequences in the future.
Many people neglect medication to treat papillomas or warts, only looking to get rid of the growth on their body that is bothering them. This is a fundamentally erroneous opinion, in this case the virus remains in the body - which means that the recurrence of warts is almost guaranteed and it will be necessary to remove new warts.
Treatment of human papillomavirus infection, according to the generally accepted opinion of experts, must be comprehensive, that is, include the use of several drugs and techniques. Only a specialist can develop and prescribe the necessary regimen and correct therapy; self-medication may not bring the desired results and can even cause harm. Such complex therapy may include the following groups of drugs:
- Antiviral drugs treat HPV– these are drugs that have the ability to inhibit the reproduction of viruses in the human body, stimulate the destruction of already infected cells and prevent the infection of new cells. Severe treatment of papillomas and warts necessarily includes this group of drugs, which can be used both topically and in the form of tablets and capsules.
- Immune stimulants– a group of drugs that can activate the immune system in cases where the immune system is weakened (after debilitating illness, stress, poor nutrition). In the matter of eliminating viruses, the use of these drugs is quite important, since in the vast majority of cases, activation of the virus occurs precisely when the immune system weakens.
- immune regulation- a group of drugs similar to the previous group, which do not stimulate the immune system, but only normalize its function, often enough to cause a mild and temporary weakening. This drug creates a favorable foundation for the action of other anti-HPV drugs. Treatment of papillomas and warts often includes such remedies.
- Vitamin and mineral complex– this group of substances only indirectly helps in the fight against human papilloma virus, however, most experts believe that their inclusion in complex treatment is absolutely necessary. Firstly, providing the human body with vitamins and trace elements activates the immune system and other protective mechanisms, secondly, such drugs make it easier to tolerate side effectsof other anti-HPV drugs.
Each of the listed drug groups includes dozens of drugs, but only some of them, the most effective against this pathogen, are used to eliminate human papillomavirus.
Antiviral drugs
As is known, after infecting the body, HPV penetrates the cells (epidermis, oral mucosa, genital organs in women), at a convenient moment it stimulates division. Together with the cell's genetic material, the viral genome is duplicated many times, which is why the formation of papillomas or warts is so beneficial to the pathogen. However, there is a drug that can slow down the process of reproduction and its activity in cells - all drugs in this group belong to antivirals:
- An antiviral drug with a strong immunostimulating effect. This fact has become the reason why almost any treatment for HPV infection is impossible without this treatment - roughly speaking, by taking one pill, you can drinktwo drugs at the same time. It is very common to treat human papillomavirus infection in women with this treatment, especially when oncogenic strains of the virus are present. You should take 2 tablets per day for 2-4 weeks, after which you should take at least a month off.
- An active antiviral drug that has a pronounced immunomodulatory effect (unlike the previous drug, which stimulates the immune system). Available in tablet and capsule form, it is often recommended by experts for the treatment of various viral diseases - from flu to herpes. For drug treatment to be effective, it is better to take a double dose of the drug (8 tablets) on the first day of treatment, then take 4 tablets per day for 5-7 days.
Many experts note that using antiviral drugs alone to eliminate human papilloma virus from the body is not enough. It is very important to stimulate the immune system and normalize the body's defense function - in this case, the chances of completely defeating HPV increase significantly.
Immunostimulants and immunomodulators
After infection, the reproduction and spread of the virus is prevented by the human immune system, but HPV has the ability to "hide" inside cells and survive there for many years. And as soon as the immune system begins to weaken due to certain factors, then pathogens become active and lead to the development of tumors - papillomas, warts, erosions in women. If the doctor determines that the cause of such formation is the activity of the immune system that is impaired and remains at a low level, he may prescribe drugs with an immunostimulating effect.
In medical terms, the line between stimulants and immune system modulators is quite clear - some activate the immune system, others only improve and normalize its function. But in reality, it is difficult to clearly state which drugs are pure stimulants and which are immunomodulators. Therefore, some experts combine these drugs into a group of drugs that help improve the function of the immune system:
- An immunostimulating drug whose active ingredient is a component of ribosomes (special intracellular organelles). The drug does not specifically activate the immune system, increases the activity of lymphocytes, macrophages, natural killer cells and other cells of the central link of the immune system. Thanks to this, the body begins to fight against bacteria and viruses, and stimulates anti-cancer immunity. You need to take the medicine as prescribed by your doctor - usually 0. 75 mg (3 or 1 tablet) per day for 3 weeks.
- An immunostimulant based on components of the cell walls of certain types of bacteria. It has very low toxicity and therefore has few side effects. Increases the body's resistance to bacteria, fungi and viruses, including human papillomavirus. You need to take 2 tablets under your tongue once a day for 10 days.
- Immunomodulators of natural origin, based on Echinacea purpurea, whose immunostimulating properties have been known for a long time. One product's capsule contains 0. 2 grams of dried extract of the herb Echinacea, while the other capsule contains 0. 8 grams of the dried and simply ground herb. Therefore, the first pill should be taken 1 pill 3 times a day for a week, the second pill should be taken 1 pill 4 times a day for 2-8 weeks.
Immunostimulants and other drugs that affect the immune system rarely result in the removal of warts or papillomas when these drugs are used alone. Usually they are used to prevent recurrence after removing the tumor from the body or as part of complex therapy.
Vitamin and mineral complex
Neither the fight against viruses nor the activation of the immune system can take place completely if the human body is not fully supplied with the necessary vitamins and trace elements. That is why when treating human papillomavirus infection, the vast majority of specialists prescribe special complexes.
The use of vitamins itself can normalize the body's defense functions - very often, a lack of nutrients leads to a weakened immune system. In addition, some medications to treat papillomas and warts can cause side effects that are mitigated by the beneficial effects of vitamins.