Colds appear very late . The flu epidemic comes every winter and lasts until spring. When everyone is sick at work, which you get on public transport, it is simply impossible to remain uninfected. The picture of the flu is familiar to everyone: body aches, chills, headache, weakness, lethargy, muscle pulling, the temperature goes off scale or, on the contrary, freezes at 37 degrees. Sometimes it’s just impossible to get sick, and get rid of the symptoms as soon as possible. In such cases, various powders and tablets come to the aid of striking ARI and flu. Such drugs include Anvimax, the patient reviews of which contain a lot of positive information.
Medication "Anvimax": indications for use
The drug "Anvimax" is suitable for symptomatic treatment and elimination of the cause of influenza A diseases, as well as acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory viral infections, accompanied by symptoms such as fever, chills, fever, aching joints, headache, general weakness of the body. The drug "Anvimax" is not suitable for children (it is prescribed only after 12 years).
Release form and solution characteristics
Available in powder form in sachets or capsules. There is an agent "Anvimax" with the taste of lemon, raspberry, lemon and honey, with the aroma of black currant. The powder is fine, the presence of white granules or
pinkish. Granules usually have a yellowish tint. The solution is white, cloudy, with the taste and smell indicated on the package. Flavoring and aromatic additives of the drug "Anvimax" (customer reviews confirm this) make taking the drug more pleasant.
The composition of the drug and active substances
The drug "Anvimax" (powder) has a complex effect: antibacterial, antiviral, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic. The main active ingredient is paracetamol. It relieves pain in muscles and joints, soothes a headache, lowers temperature.
Ascorbic acid normalizes the usual amount of vitamin C in the body, in addition, it promotes the development of immunity, improves regeneration processes, normalizes blood coagulation and ensures normal permeability of blood vessels (capillaries).
Calcium gluconate, which is part of the drug, replenishes the necessary amount of calcium in the body, resists excessive permeability of the vessel walls, while reducing allergic reactions.
Rimantadine - a substance that fights the influenza A virus. Providing antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects, rimantadine
prevents the further development of influenza. With flu, Stamma B has an anti-toxic effect.
Rutoside is a component of the drug that prevents the onset of inflammation and swelling.
A similar effect is exerted by the component loratodine in the Anvimax preparation, the composition of which ensures its complex effect.
Powder for Anvimax solution: instructions for use, patient reviews
An adult will need 2-3 sachets of the drug per day. The amount is determined individually depending on the complexity of the disease and the presence of symptoms. The contents of the bag dissolve in half a glass of warm water (not hot). Before drinking the solution, it should be stirred, since particles of active substances may remain at the bottom. The drug should be used at intervals of 4-6 hours (2-3 times a day).
The course of administration is from 2 to 5 days, until the symptoms of the disease (temperature, chills, headache, aches) disappear. You can not take the drug for longer than 5 days. This also applies to other antiviral drugs in effervescent tablets or powders, and not just Anvimax. Patient reviews indicate that the drug begins to act after three days. Some note that the effect occurs after 2 days of taking the drug.
The drug "Anvimax" is also available in capsules. Adults are recommended to take 1 red
and 1 blue capsule 2-3 times a day, depending on the severity of the disease. As with the powder, the duration of treatment is 2-5 days.
In the absence of improvements in well-being, the use of the drug should be discontinued.
Side effects
Despite the undoubted advantages of the drug, there are a number of disadvantages - side effects.
From the central nervous system, drowsiness, slight fever (tremor of the extremities) are noted . Sometimes, on the contrary, a person becomes overexcited and too active.
In the gastrointestinal tract, side effects are manifested in the form of flatulence or diarrhea, bloating, intestinal colic. More often - a lack of appetite, dry mouth.
An allergic reaction to the active or auxiliary substances of the drug (in particular, flavoring agents) is also possible. Most often it is redness of the skin, urticaria or rash.
In case of side effects, with their aggravation or with the manifestation of reactions that are not mentioned in the instructions for the drug, immediately consult your doctor.
Contraindications
"Anvimax" (the composition and effect of the drug explain this) has a number
contraindications. First of all, the risk group includes patients suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (such as acute gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, erosion, reflux, etc.).
The drug is contraindicated for people with bleeding disorders: with hemophilia or a tendency to form blood clots.
Do not use the drug for chronic alcoholics or people intoxicated.
The drug can aggravate kidney disease (can not be used for chronic renal failure, pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis, etc.). The use of Anvimax is also contraindicated in acute hepatitis and other liver problems.
With caution (under the supervision of a doctor), Anvimax powder should be used for people suffering from arterial hypertension.
Contraindication to use is pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding.
For any, even not acute problems with the liver, kidneys, stomach, blood vessels, heart, the drug should be used with caution, carefully listening to your body. Some components of the Anvimax preparation are dangerous. Can I give children a solution? The answer is "definitely not." For children under 12 years of age, the drug is contraindicated.
Only under the supervision of the attending physician, the drug is used by patients suffering from epilepsy, diabetes mellitus. It is also worth paying attention to those who suffer from diarrhea. The components of Anvimax contribute to greater dehydration.
Features of the use of the drug
As noted above, you can not use the solution "Anvimaks" longer than 5 days.
Patients who regularly drink alcohol should consult a doctor before starting treatment with Anvimax. Reviews of doctors say that this medication can affect the ability to drive a vehicle. Therefore, during treatment, you need to be careful with the mechanisms, the car and engage in any activity involving risk.
The advantages of the drug "Anvimax"
Patient reviews directly indicate that the drug helps to cope with any colds. It is especially good when symptoms need to be removed as quickly as possible. In addition, its positive quality is a pleasant taste, easy solubility and ease of administration (2-3 times a day, regardless of food).
Among the other advantages of the drug "Anvimax" is the price. In comparison with other antiviral agents, it is not high - about 120-140 rubles.
Overdose
Too much dose of the drug or too frequent use of it per day can have negative consequences for the body. Most often, an overdose manifests itself as poisoning. The temperature rises, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea appear. All this can be accompanied by pain in the stomach, pallor of the skin. If you suspect an overdose, you must call an ambulance.
Treatment is carried out symptomatically and with the help of the introduction of drugs that block the action of the components of the drug. They also do gastric lavage.
Storage conditions for the drug and sale
The drug is dispensed without a doctor’s prescription, but you should not always self-medicate. If you are at risk for contraindications, then it is necessary that the doctor prescribe treatment.
Keep the drug in a dry place out of the reach of children (temperature should not exceed 25 degrees).