Wobenzym instructions, price in Ukrainian pharmacies

Wobenzym is a combination of highly active enzymes of plant and animal origin with anti-inflammatory, decongestant, immunomodulatory, fibrinolytic and secondary analgesic effects. The use of Wobenzym improves oxygen saturation of tissues and improves metabolism. Taking Wobenzym prevents negative reactions after taking hormones. It enhances the effectiveness of taking antibacterial drugs, since Wobenzym increases their concentration in the blood and plasma. The drug affects cholesterol synthesis and lipid metabolism.

Enteric coating

Drugs that are damaged by the acidic environment of the stomach are coated with a substance that protects the drug from dissolving until it reaches the small intestine. This protective coating is called an “enteric coating.” For these coatings to dissolve, they must interact with the less acidic environment in the small intestine.

Substance content in 1 tablet: Proteolytic enzymes from papaya, pineapple, animal pancreas - 250 mg; pancreatin - 100 mg; rutin - 50 mg, amylase - 10 mg; lipase - 10 mg; trypsin - 24 mg, chymotrypsin - 1 mg; bromelain - 45 mg; papain - 60 mg.

Pharmacological action, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The main effects of Wobenzym:

anti-inflammatory;
fibrinolytic
antiplatelet;
immunomodulatory;
decongestant.

The active components of the drug reduce the number of active circulating ICs in the blood, activates immunity directed against tumor cells and phagocytosis, thereby exerting its immunomodulatory effect.

The drug also normalizes the permeability of vascular walls, reduces the infiltration of damaged tissues, thereby reducing swelling and accelerating the time of resorption of bruises and hematomas.

Wobenzym regulates blood viscosity, normalizes the number of formed elements, thereby improving rheological parameters and microcirculation in tissues.

It is absorbed from the small intestine quite quickly, enters the bloodstream, where it interacts with carrier proteins, thanks to which it enters the organs where pathological processes occur.

Indications

The drug Wobenzym is indicated in complex therapy for the following diseases:

In dermatology it is used for skin acne, dermatitis, eczema and other inflammatory skin diseases.
In urology for – sexually transmitted infections, cystitis, prostatitis.
In cardiology for – heart attack, angina pectoris.
In gynecology – various infectious diseases, gestosis, to reduce undesirable effects of hormone therapy.
In pulmonology for pneumonia and inflammation of the paranasal sinuses.

And also in gastroenterology, nephrology, endocrinology, rheumatology, neurology, ophthalmology, surgery, pediatrics, traumatology.

The role of the immune system in human life

The human immune system is represented by groups of regional lymph nodes, bone marrow, spleen and thymus. These are the main organs. Auxiliary in the system are the adenoids, lingual and cervical tonsils, appendix, and thoracic lymphatic duct.

Together they perform the following functions:

protection from harmful microorganisms entering from the external environment and developing inside the body;
control of pathological changes in cells;
suppression of malignant cell division.

The causes of problems with immunity can be ignoring the rules of personal hygiene, attacks by viruses, fungi, parasites and microbes, and chronic diseases.

Failure of the immune system negatively affects the functioning of all internal organs and leads to the degeneration of healthy cells into cancerous ones. Protective functions can be restored with the right lifestyle and taking immunomodulatory drugs. These include Wobenzym. The principle of action of the medicine is to supply substances produced by the organs of the immune system. As a result, the protection is enhanced, which is important when natural immunity decreases.

How to take Wobenzym?

Maintenance intake of the drug becomes 3 or 5 tablets. 3 times/day. The tablets should be taken half an hour before meals with water. The doctor selects the course of use and dosage depending on the severity and duration of the disease.

During antibiotic therapy, to prevent adverse reactions, Wobenzym is prescribed in a dose of 5 tablets. 3 rubles/day. The medication must be taken during the period of antibiotic therapy. To regulate intestinal flora after taking antibiotics, Wobenzym is taken for 2 weeks, 2-3 tablets. 3 rubles/day. Prophylactic dose 2-3 tablets. 3 rubles/day, course 1.5 months, which is repeated periodically. Wobenzym as a “cover” for chemotherapy and radiation therapy is taken 3-5 tablets. 3 rubles/day during the entire course of therapy.

Advantages and disadvantages of Russian analogues

It is not difficult to buy an analogue of Wobenzym. The drug is popular. This encourages third-party manufacturers to offer generics, “playing” on the price difference.

The exact cost of Wobenzym analogues depends on the manufacturer, the number of intermediaries, the amount of the trade markup and the form of release. Tablets, injection solutions, drops, ointments or suppositories, that is, suppositories, are offered.

Popular analogues of Wobenzym are:

Longiasa. The Wobenzym analogue differs slightly in cost from the original. The drug is sold in the form of an injection solution or suppositories for rectal and vaginal use. The analogue is prescribed in combination with basic medications for the treatment of chronic diseases of the pelvic organs. To strengthen the immune system after a long illness, Longidaza is also prescribed. The Wobenzym analog helps fight infertility, endometriosis, internal adhesions, prostatitis and inflammatory pathologies of the genitourinary system. Taking the Wobenzym analogue is prohibited for persons under the age of majority, those suffering from allergies, cancer and severe kidney disease.
Cytochrome-C. An analogue of Wobenzym called Cytochrome-C is used for therapeutic purposes and cardiology to normalize metabolic processes and saturate tissues with oxygen. The drug is used in the fight against hypoxia in case of poisoning, hepatitis, myocardial infarction, and severe pneumonia. Cytochrome-C, like other Russian Wobenzym analogues, has contraindications. The drug cannot be used to treat minors, pregnant and lactating women, patients with individual intolerance to the component composition of the generic drug.
Ronidaza. Appears on the request “Wobenzym analogues are cheaper.” Cost is not the only thing Ronidaza is valued for. This analogue of Wobenzym is made on the basis of the natural enzyme - hyaluronidase. Ronidase is prescribed during the rehabilitation period to strengthen the immune system and restore the body after surgery. The drug helps get rid of scars, scars and other skin defects. With the help of Ronidase, scleroderma, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, hydrocephalus and tuberculosis are also treated. The Wobenzym analogue is available for sale in soluble and powder forms. Ronidase is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women, patients with malignant tumors and acute diseases of viral etiology.
Aesculus. One of the cheapest Russian Wobenzym analogues. Aesculus was created to normalize blood circulation and activate the body's defenses during a weakened immune system. The medicine is available in the form of suppositories, drops and ointments. The Wobenzym analogue is used for the treatment of hemorrhoids, atherosclerosis, inflammation of the venous vessels, diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction and gangrene.
Aesculus is not prescribed to children under 12 years of age and to patients with bleeding.
Evenzym. A tablet analogue of Wobenzym, consisting of enzymes of natural and plant origin. The product is used in surgery and gastroenterology. Evenzyme helps increase the effectiveness of antibiotics during the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, accelerates food digestion, and strengthens the immune system. Treatment with Evenzym is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding or carrying a child, as well as those with allergies to the components of the drug.

All Wobenzym analogues contain enzymes that can activate vital processes in organs and strengthen the immune system. However, the proteins used are different. The combinations of auxiliary components also differ.

Hence, different prescriptions for the general immunomodulatory effect of drugs.

Prices for the drug and its analogues

The cost of Wobenzym analogues varies in different price segments and directly depends on the country of origin. Russian-made drugs are cheaper than foreign analogues:

Name of the medicine	Active ingredient dosage (mg)	Number of pieces per package	Average price in rubles
Wobenzym	250	40 200 800	452-460 1759-1768 5928-5937
Longidaza (lyophilisate for solution for injections) Longidaza suppositories (rectal and vaginal)	3000 IU 3000 IU	5 10 20	1896-1920 1733-1750 3063-3080
Ronidaza	5	10	191-228
Evenzim	400	30	226-244
Serox	10	10	85-101
Acidin-Pepsin	1000	50	200-250
N-Zim	4500 units	10	450-500
Fibrinase	10	10	375-400
Movinase	10	10	150-200
Serrata	10	30	250-300

Note!

The description of the drug Wobenzym on this page is a simplified author’s version of the apteka911 website, created on the basis of the instructions for use.
Before purchasing or using the drug, you should consult your doctor and read the manufacturer's original instructions (attached to each package of the drug). Information about the drug is provided for informational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to self-medication. Only a doctor can decide to prescribe the drug, as well as determine the dose and methods of its use.

Wobenzym for immunity

Reviews from doctors and patients confirm the beneficial effects of Wobenzym on the body. The use of an immunomodulator increases resistance to diseases and accelerates the onset of recovery.

The popularity and demand of Wobenzym are associated with its composition. Wobenzym is a preparation of natural, plant origin.

Product components:

normalize the functioning of the immune system;
stop inflammatory and other negative processes;
prevent and minimize swelling;
help in the fight against blood clots, dissolving them;
eliminate pain;
activate antitumor protection.

Doctors note that most problems with immunity are associated with prolonged exposure to stressful situations, depression, overwork, poor nutrition and poor lifestyle. Therefore, taking Wobenzym must be combined with the correction of life and the elimination of provoking factors.

Wobenzym belongs to the enzyme therapy group of drugs. Enzymes (enzymes) are specific proteins that accelerate biochemical reactions in the body. The uniqueness of Wobenzym is due to the targeted fight of enzymes against pathological processes.

Advantages and disadvantages of Belarusian generics

The most popular among patients are the following Belarusian generics of Wobenzym:

Acidin-pepsin. A budget alternative to Wobenzym, it costs 200-250 rubles. The active component of the drug is pepsin. Due to it, the medicine stimulates digestion and increases the effectiveness of the local protective barrier in the stomach.
N-winter. Belongs to the middle price category. The active component is pancreatin. It helps restore the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract after inflammatory processes and exacerbation of chronic diseases. N-zim is prescribed by a doctor and requires compliance with the treatment regimen, since it has contraindications.
Lidaza. The drug is presented in the form of a solution for intramuscular injection. The cost of Lidaza is 2 times more than Acidina. In medicine, the drug is widely used during the recovery period of patients after surgery. The Wobenzym analogue is effective in healing scars and traumatic ligament damage. The medicine is prohibited for use in oncology and tuberculosis.

Initially, Wobenzym and its generics were perceived as a panacea. The creation of immunomodulators seemed to make it possible to defeat any ailment. However, it turned out that the drugs are addictive.

By receiving enzymes from the outside, the body stops producing its own. Therefore, it is recommended to take immunomodulators strictly as prescribed, taking breaks between courses.