Antiviral agents are increasingly being introduced into human life. A few decades ago, people were saved from colds by grandmother's recipes. Now it’s enough to take a magic pill, as the symptoms of the disease begin to decline. One of the most popular antiviral drugs is Arbidol. Analogs, cheaper or more expensive, are produced by many firms. Medicines have an identical or different composition. Nevertheless, the principle of action of the funds is approximately the same. Today's article will tell you how to replace Arbidol. A cheap analogue of "Arbidol" will be presented to your attention.
Original medicine
Before knowing which analogue is cheaper than Arbidol, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the main drug. The drug belongs to the group of antiviral drugs with immunomodulatory activity. The active ingredient was the eponymous component - arbidol. The drug is available in tablets and capsules. A novelty for the consumer was the liquid form of the drug. The dosage of the main substance may vary. In a pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription, you can purchase the following medicines:
- 50 mg tablets No. 10 (200 rubles) or No. 20 (300 rubles);
- 100 mg capsules No. 10 (250 rubles), No. 20 (530 rubles) or No. 40 (1200 rubles);
- 200 mg pills No. 10 (550 rubles);
- suspension with a volume of 100 ml (25 mg in 5 ml) for 330 rubles.
The drug is prescribed for viral diseases and immunodeficiency. The medicine is indicated for frequent recurrent chronic pathologies. The Arbidol medication is effective for the treatment of influenza, acute respiratory viral infections, bronchitis, rhinitis, pneumonia, and intestinal infections. It is also widely used as a preventive measure.
Often, patients, in pursuit of savings, try to find an analogue (cheaper than Arbidol). We learn how to replace this medicine and in what situations it is advisable to do this.
Arbidol: cheaper analogues
Before choosing an alternative medicine, you should consult a doctor. Be sure to find out if you can use an analog in your case. It is not recommended to replace yourself. Also, one should not listen to the recommendations of experienced friends and experienced pharmacists. Remember that only the attending physician can choose a really suitable medicine. If you want to replace the drug "Arbidol", an analogue can be found cheaper. Structural substitutes include:
- "Arpeflu";
- Arpetol;
- "ORVItol";
- "Immustat";
- Arpetolid.
But much more often substitutes for the drug are drugs:
- "Remantadine";
- Anaferon;
- Ergoferon;
- "Tsitovir";
- "Isoprinosine";
- "Kagocel" and many others.
Let us consider in more detail how Arbidol can be replaced.
Cheaper: Structural Substitute
If you need to choose a medication with the same active substance, then you need to give preference to structural analogues. They have a lower cost, but have the same effect on the human body. Drugs are prescribed for the treatment and prevention of viral diseases and bacterial complications. A cheap analogue of Arbidol (for children and adults) will cost you the following amount.
- The Arpeflu drug is available in 10 tablets with a dosage of 100 mg and costs 130 rubles. This is 120 rubles cheaper than the original medication. 20 tablets of Arpeflu at a dose of 50 mg can be purchased for 120 rubles, which is half as much as Arbidol tablets.
- The medicine “Arpetol” will cost you about 300 rubles for 20 capsules of 100 mg. This amount is 200 rubles less than that of Arbidol. You can buy 20 tablets of 50 mg. Such a purchase will cost about 150 rubles.
- "Immustat" in a dosage of 100 mg will cost you about 200 rubles. 50 mg tablets will cost about 100 rubles.
The scheme of use, dose and contraindications for all drugs are the same. Therefore, they are recognized as full substitutes. Just note that some drugs are difficult to find in Russia. But pharmacy chains are happy to bring them to order.
The drug "Remantadine"
There is a cheaper analogue of Arbidol, which has a different operating principle and contains different components. These are Remantadin tablets. They have long been used in medicine and have a reasonable price. You can buy 20 tablets of 50 mg for 200 rubles. Take the drug for 5 to 30 days. The medication is used to treat and prevent viral diseases. Consumers say that the drug effectively and quickly copes with pathology. The very next day after the first application, an improvement is felt.
What distinguishes this medicine from the original is that Remantadine does not have an immunomodulatory effect. Therefore, it is not used for the prevention of bacterial complications. The medicine exclusively fights viruses. Please note that the drug is not approved for use by children under 7 years old and in pregnant women. Diseases of the liver, kidneys, thyroid gland will also be a reason for refusing therapy.
Medicines Anaferon and Ergoferon
What else is there an analogue? Cheaper than Arbidol will be drugs that have an immunostimulating effect. These are Anaferon funds (250 rubles) and Ergoferon (320 rubles). Both drugs contain antibodies to gamma interferon. They make immunity work with a vengeance. Medicines are used for viral infections and bacterial complications: acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, herpes, intestinal flu, meningitis and so on.
The manufacturer of these medicines reports their safety. Medications are acceptable and use even for young children and pregnant women. Contraindication is only hypersensitivity.
Kagocel and Tsitovir
These two remedies keep up. Medicines are different in that one drug is used for adults, and another is prescribed for children. Kagocel tablets are available in 12 pieces per pack. Such a medicine will cost from 200 to 250 rubles. The analogue of "Arbidol" for children is the cheap "Tsitovir". A syrup is used from the first year of life. Such a medication costs about 300 rubles. This is slightly smaller than the original medicine.
Both drugs have positive consumer reviews. Means relate to interferon synthesis inducers. They are not addictive. Medicines stimulate the body's defense system. They are also used for prophylactic purposes (similar to Arbidol).
Tablets "Cycloferon"
This medication costs about 180 rubles. For this amount you will receive 10 tablets. You can buy medicine in a larger volume, but then its cost will be higher. Medication refers to antiviral agents. The medicine is effective in the treatment of many pathologies. It is prescribed to children only after 4 years. It is also forbidden to take the medicine "Cycloferon" to persons with hypersensitivity, pregnant women and nursing mothers.
Reviews say that this relatively inexpensive analogue of Arbidol is quite effective. The list of his testimonies is much wider than that of the original means. That is why many patients prefer this medicine. In addition, its use is very convenient. Use tablets only once a day.
Homeopathy
Replace Arbidol with safe homeopathic formulations. But such medicines do not always have a lower cost. Many of them outperform Arbidol. For example, the drug Oscillococcinum is recognized as an excellent immunomodulating and antiviral agent. It includes an extract of the liver and heart of a duck, as well as additional components. Granules are used for influenza and SARS. There are no contraindications to the use of Oscillococcinum. It should not be prescribed only with intolerance to individual components. This safe homeopathic remedy will cost 350 rubles for 6 capsules.
The Aflubin drug has a lower cost (300 rubles for 24 tablets). It contains plant components and homeopathic compounds. Aflubin is being taken for the treatment and prevention of viral pathologies. It is also prescribed for joint diseases. It is contraindicated to use the drug with hypersensitivity.
Opinions
Experts assure: if Arbidol is prescribed for your child, analogues are not worth looking for for children. Most drugs that have the same effect and are approved for use in babies cost about the same as the original medicine. Cheap substitutes can be found, but they are allowed to receive only from a certain age. Many consumers do not believe in the power of Arbidol. Therefore, with this appointment, they independently try to choose another medicine. But this can be fraught with unpleasant consequences.
According to reviews, the medicine "Arbidol" refers to safe. There are cases when this drug in the lowest doses was prescribed to pregnant women. At the same time, they did not have any side effects and healthy children were born. This practice proves once again that Arbidol is safe and effective.
Finally
From the article, you learned what analogues Arbidol has (cheaper). The list of drugs, as well as their prices are provided for your attention. If you have indications for taking the medicine or have disturbing symptoms, then do not self-medicate and look for substitutes. Contact your healthcare provider for help. Specialists will help you choose the right product that will be truly effective. Have a good health!