Papillomas and warts are currently the scourge of humanity: more than a quarter of the world's population has some kind of such neoplasms on the skin, mucous membranes or other organs. And human papillomavirus (HPV) infection generally reaches more than 70% of all people on Earth, which is why it is so important to fight the virus, and not its consequences in the form of papillomas or warts. Local and cosmetic products and methods will be ineffective in this matter; to fight the virus, more serious drugs that affect the entire body, such as tablets for warts, are needed.
Fund classification
At the moment it is impossible to isolate a drug that can specifically and directly influence the activity of the papillomavirus in the human body; Most HPV drugs have a broad nonspecific effect. However, with proper use and choosing the appropriate combination of drugs, such drugs will help eliminate papillomas on the body and deal with other consequences of the infection.
The latter is especially important for women, because some strains of HPV are responsible for the development of cervical erosion and subsequent cancer. That is why treatment of human papillomavirus infection is often carried out not only for cosmetic purposes, but also to prevent serious and fatal consequences in the future.
Many people neglect pills for the treatment of papillomas or warts, trying only to eliminate the tumor that bothers them. This is a fundamentally wrong position, in this case the virus remains in the body, which means that the recurrence of the wart is almost guaranteed and will require its removal again.
Treatment of human papillomavirus infection, according to the generally accepted opinion of experts, should 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 even cause harm. Such complex therapy may include the following groups of drugs:
- Antiviral drugs for HPV– these are drugs that have the ability to inhibit the reproduction of the virus in the human body, stimulate the destruction of already infected cells and prevent the infection of new ones. Serious treatment of papillomas and warts must necessarily include this group of drugs, which can be used both topically and in the form of tablets and capsules.
- Immunostimulants– a group of drugs capable of activating the immune system in case of its weakening (after a debilitating disease, stress, poor diet). When it comes to eliminating HPV, the use of such drugs is very important, since in the vast majority of cases the activation of the virus occurs precisely when the immune system decreases.
- Immunomodulators- a group of drugs similar to the previous one, which does not stimulate the immune system, but only normalizes its functioning, which is often enough for a slight and temporary weakening. This medicine creates a favorable environment for the action of other anti-HPV drugs. Treatment of papillomas and warts most often includes such remedies.
- Vitamin and mineral complexes– this group of substances only indirectly helps in the fight against human papillomavirus, however, most experts believe that their inclusion in complex treatment is strictly necessary. Firstly, providing the human body with vitamins and microelements activates the immune system and other protective mechanisms, and secondly, such drugs facilitate tolerance of the side effects of 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 agents
As is known, after infection of the body, HPV penetrates into the cells (epidermis, oral mucosa, genital organs in women), where at an appropriate time it stimulates division. Together with the genetic material of the cell, the genome of the virus is duplicated several times, which is why the formation of papillomas or warts is so beneficial for the pathogen. However, there is a medicine that can slow down its reproduction and activity in the cell. All drugs in this group belong to antiviral agents:
- An antiviral drug with a strong immunostimulating effect. This fact has become the reason why almost all treatments for HPV infection cannot be carried out without this remedy: Roughly speaking, by drinking one tablet you can take two drugs at once. Treatment of human papillomavirus infection in women using this remedy is very popular, especially in the presence of oncogenic strains of the virus. You should take it 2 tablets a day for 2-4 weeks, after which you should take a break for at least a month.
- An active antiviral drug with a pronounced immunomodulatory effect (unlike the previous drug, which has a stimulating effect on the immune system). Available in the form of tablets and capsules, it is often recommended by specialists for the treatment of various viral diseases, from influenza to herpes. In order for treatment with the drug to be effective, it is better to take a double dose of the drug (8 tablets) on the first day of the course, and then take 4 tablets per day for 5-7 days.
Many experts note that using only antiviral drugs to eliminate human papillomavirus from the body is not enough. It is very important to stimulate the immune system and normalize the functioning of the body's defenses - in this case the chances of completely defeating HPV increase significantly.
Immunostimulating and immunomodulating drugs
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 remains there dormant for years. And as soon as the immune system begins to weaken due to some factors, it is then that the pathogen becomes active and leads to the development of neoplasms: papillomas, warts, erosions in women. If the doctor determines that the cause of the development of such formations is a decrease in the activity of the immune system, and it is still at a low level, he may prescribe pills with an immunostimulating effect.
According to medical terminology, the line between stimulants and modulators of the immune system is quite clear: some activate the immune system, others only improve and normalize its functioning. But in reality it is very difficult to clearly say which medicine is a pure stimulant and which is an immunomodulator. Therefore, some experts combine these drugs into a group of drugs that improve the functioning of the immune system:
- An immunostimulating drug whose active ingredients are components of ribosomes (special intracellular bodies). The drug does not specifically activate the immune system, it 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 bacteria and viruses and anti-tumor immunity is stimulated. You need to take the drug as prescribed by your doctor, usually 0. 75 mg (3 or 1 tablet) per day for 3 weeks.
- An immunostimulant based on cell wall components of certain types of bacteria. It has very low toxicity and therefore a limited number of side effects. Increases the body's resistance to bacteria, fungi and viruses, including human papillomaviruses. You need to take 2 tablets under the tongue once a day for 10 days.
- Immunomodulators of natural origin, based on Echinacea purpurea, whose immunostimulatory properties have been known for some time. The tablets of one product contain 0. 2 grams of dry extract of the herb Echinacea, while the other contains 0. 8 grams of simply dried and crushed herbs. Therefore, the former should be used 1 tablet 3 times a day for a week, while the latter should be used 1 tablet 4 times a day for 2-8 weeks.
Immunostimulants and other drugs that act on the immune system rarely lead to the elimination of warts or papillomas when using these drugs alone. Most often they are used to prevent relapses after removal of tumors from the body or as part of complex therapy.
Vitamin and mineral complexes
Neither the fight against the virus nor the activation of the immune system can fully proceed if the human body does not receive all the necessary vitamins and microelements. That is why, in the treatment of human papillomavirus infection, the vast majority of specialists prescribe special complexes.
The use of vitamins in itself can normalize the functioning of the body's defenses - very often it is the deficiency of nutrients that leads to a weakened immune system. In addition, some drugs for the treatment of papillomas and warts can cause side effects that will be mitigated by the beneficial effects of vitamins.