The medicine "Anaferon" for adults belongs to the group of homeopathic medicines. They are distinguished by an immunomodelling effect and a pronounced antiviral effect. Next, we consider the instructions for use of this drug and find out what analogues it has. In addition, we will get acquainted with the reviews and find out that people who use it for treatment and prevention write about the drug.
General information about the drug
So, what does the application instruction for an adult Anaferon tell us?
Against the background of taking this drug, immunity increases. This contributes to a quick cure for colds. Thanks to this "Anaferon", the patient gets rid of symptoms such as nasal congestion, sore throat, lacrimation, rhinitis, cough. In case of contact with the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, the drug exhibits a pronounced antiviral effect. Along with this, the possibility of joining an additional bacterial infection is reduced.
As a rule, in the case of combining Anaferon with antipyretic or anti-inflammatory drugs, the dosage of the latter is reduced. The efficacy of Anaferon in the treatment and prevention of all kinds of respiratory diseases has been proven. Doctors often prescribe this medication against herpeviruses, enterovirus and influenza. This tool is able to be active against tick-borne encephalitis and bird flu viruses.
The composition and form of release funds
According to the instructions for use, Anaferon adult is released in tablet form. Each blister contains twenty tablets. The blister is packed in a cardboard box containing information about the series of the drug and information about the expiration date. The package contains instructions that describe this drug in detail.
As indicated by the instructions for use, the adult "Anaferon" includes purified gamma antibodies. Magnesium stearate is included as additional substances along with lactose and microcrystalline cellulose.
Indications for use
In accordance with the instructions for use, Anaferon adult is indicated to people in the following cases:
- The appearance of acute respiratory infections.
- The onset of flu.
- Prevention of all kinds of complications that can develop during acute viral respiratory diseases.
- The patient has a cytomegalovirus infection.
- The presence of herpetic infection in chronic form or in the acute phase of its development.
- Anaferon is often prescribed in the presence of genital herpes, infectious mononucleosis, adenovirus and chicken pox.
- Conducting a comprehensive treatment of bacterial and mixed infections.
- Treatment of infections that develop against the background of immunodeficiency.
Contraindications
For the treatment of children who have not reached the age of eighteen, the children's Anaferon is used. Our article describes a drug that is approved for use by persons who have already reached the age of eighteen.
Instructions for use with adult Anaferon tablets, reports that the main contraindication is hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. As for other contraindications, for treatment with this drug during lactation, women require a doctor’s permission.
Dosage and administration
Instructions for use with "Anaferon" adult are very detailed. People should take this drug by prolonged absorption in the mouth strictly between meals. Keep the tablet in your mouth until completely dissolved. The regimen for taking this drug for diseases of different etiologies is different.
For the treatment of respiratory infections, intestinal diseases that are provoked by viruses, and, in addition, with flu, you should start taking the drug as soon as possible. In the first two hours of treatment, Anaferon should be taken every half hour. Then, during the first day of the disease, three more doses of the drug are performed at regular intervals. From the moment of the second day and up to absolute recovery, it is required to take one tablet of the medicine three times a day. This is confirmed by the instructions for use with Anaferon adult. For children, the dosage is different.
In the event that the visible effect does not occur after three days of treatment according to the scheme, it is advisable to consult a doctor to clarify the diagnosis.
Prevention of the diseases described above can be performed for three months during an unfavorable epidemiological period. As part of prevention, the intake is reduced to one tablet per day. The minimum course should be at least thirty days. After taking the drug for treatment or prevention, the next dose is allowed no earlier than a month later.
What else can you learn from the instructions for use of tablets "Anaferon" adult? It describes that the treatment of genital herpes has a completely different scheme. Against the background of his condition, in the first three days it is necessary to take tablets eight times a day, one at a time. The further therapeutic course should not be less than three weeks. At this time, the optimal dosage would be one tablet up to four times a day.
If necessary, prophylaxis of a possible exacerbation of herpetic disease, taking "Anaferon" is performed once a day, one tablet. The duration of the course is determined by the doctor. Sometimes such prevention takes about six months.
Immunodeficiency
Prevention and treatment of immunodeficiency conditions is carried out according to the following scheme: taking one Anaferon tablet per day. The duration of the course is determined by the doctor. For emergency prophylaxis, for example, after a tick bite, it is necessary to take a course lasting twenty-one days. Dosage - one tablet three times a day. If necessary, the simultaneous administration of other antiviral or symptomatic drugs is allowed.
All this is indicated in the instructions for use for adult "Anaferon" for resorption.
Side effects
This tool is considered absolutely safe. Against the background of its use, only rare allergic reactions are possible against the background of increased sensitivity to the components of the drug. There is also some likelihood of dyspeptic complications, which develops against the background of an increase in the recommended dose. The appearance of a weak laxative effect is caused by the presence of additional substances in the composition of "Anaferon" for children and adults.
Instructions for use are not limited to this.
Special instructions regarding its use
If the patient has congenital galactosemia, this tool is best not to use. Limitations associated with taking "Anaferon" also apply to patients suffering from insufficient absorption of lactase, glucose, as well as those who have malabsorption syndrome.
Can Anaferon be used by an adult during pregnancy according to the instructions for use? There is no information about the safety of Anaferon for women who have a baby. This group of patients is allowed to use this drug exclusively for medical purposes.
There is no incompatibility of the drug components with other drugs; in this connection, the parallel administration of Anaferon with other medicines is allowed. This drug does not have any effect on the concentration of attention. Restrictions on driving during the treatment period also do not exist.
Storage conditions
The drug is recommended to be stored in a dry, dark place. It is best to keep this medicine in its original packaging and keep it away from children. The temperature at the place of storage of the drug should not exceed +25 ° C. Anaferon can be stored for three years. This drug is dispensed without a prescription.
We reviewed the instructions for use. Analogs of adult Anaferon will be described below.
Analogs
Anaferon is a homeopathic medicine. To date, the pharmaceutical market has a huge selection of all kinds of drugs that have antiviral effects. The most famous among them, and at the same time the most effective, are the medicines Kagocel, Arbidol and Aflubin. The composition of these medicines is slightly different, therefore, the direct appointment of the most suitable means for treatment is the responsibility of the doctor.
Consider the reviews of the adult Anaferon and instructions for applying to it.
Reviews
On the Internet about this drug you can find many conflicting reviews. Someone likes this drug, and someone is completely not happy with its use.
Among the positive reviews there is information that this medication tastes good and is effective. Judging by the reviews, most often people use Anaferon for the treatment of colds. It is reported that this drug copes with this disease. The safety of Anaferon is also pleasing to consumers. Consumers mention that they did not notice any adverse reactions against the background of its use. It is also reported that these pills are quite effective in the treatment of influenza and other viruses.
Often, reviews say that with the help of this medication, people carry out the prevention of colds. It is emphasized that "Anaferon" very well suppresses the disease at its early stage. In addition, among the advantages of the medicine, it is noted that one package of the drug is enough for people for two whole treatment courses.
The disadvantages of the drug, consumers include the fact that over time, if you take this tool often, "Anaferon" simply ceases to help. In contrast to the positive characteristics of the drug, you can find comments stating that this medication is absolutely not effective. Some are not happy that the price of these pills is constantly growing and is now reaching three hundred rubles.
Thus, based on the reviews, it can be said that Anaferon adult as a whole is a good medicine that has helped many people cope with colds and viral infections, but if used frequently, the medicine may stop working.
So, "Anaferon" has a good antiviral effect. This drug is able to increase weakened immunity, promoting the production of interferon and increasing the activation of neutrophils and macrophages. Thanks to these properties of the drug, the total number of viral cells in the tissues of the body decreases. "Anaferon" is able to eliminate the general symptoms of influenza - a runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever, copes with the treatment of herpes and migraine.
The use of this medication in conjunction with antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drugs leads to a faster cure of a person from a viral disease. Before using this medication, consult your doctor.