Despite the fact that medicine has advanced far today, such common diseases as influenza and SARS continue to exist. Every year, thousands of people feel unpleasant symptoms, which manifest as throat pain, body aches, runny nose and cough. The disease can be quickly dealt with if you use a wide range of antiviral drugs .
How do they work?
Antiviral drugs to a greater or lesser extent stimulate the body's defenses. The production of a special substance begins - interferon, which just fights pathogens. All broad-spectrum antivirals can be divided into two groups. Part only stimulates the production of interferon in the body. Other medicines already contain a substance in their composition. Which medicine is suitable in a particular case, can only tell a doctor.
Do not expect instant preparations from interferon-based drugs. A good result can give only a comprehensive treatment. Antiviral drugs only help to quickly overcome the disease. The patient needs to drink plenty of fluids, take antipyretic drugs and observe bed rest.
What should be remembered?
Any funds based on interferon should begin to be taken already when the first symptoms of the disease appear. In this case, it is advisable to consult a doctor. This is especially true for children's health. Not every drug based on interferon can be suitable for a preschool child. The pediatrician will be able to suggest a good antiviral baby remedy.
Interferon-based drugs do not belong to the group of antibacterial drugs. Therefore, if the disease is accompanied by purulent discharge from the sinuses of the nose or on the tonsils, a plaque appears, then antibiotics can not do. Broad-spectrum antiviral drugs will not be able to give a good result. It should be remembered that not all drugs are compatible. If the flu develops with complications, medications such as Tamiflu or Relenza will come to the rescue. But they should be used separately from other antiviral agents.
Viferon
This is a popular antiviral drug with immunomodulatory effects. The main active ingredient is interferon. Additionally, the drug includes disodium edetate dihydrate, polysorbate, ascorbic acid and cocoa butter. The drug is offered in pharmacies in the form of ointments and suppositories. The drug is widely used in the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza in children and adults. The medication is most often part of complex therapy. This is an antiviral baby drug that can be used from a very young age. The medication is also not contraindicated during pregnancy.
Means "Viferon" has no side effects. In rare cases, an allergic reaction in the form of a rash is possible. There is no need to cancel the treatment. The rash completely disappears after a few days.
The most popular is the drug in the form of suppositories, which are used rectally. Newborns are administered one suppository 2 times a day with a break of 12 hours. For children over 5 years old and adults, the drug is used 3 times a day. The course of treatment averages 5-7 days.
Lavomax
If you need broad-spectrum antiviral drugs that only stimulate the production of interferon, then first of all it is worth considering the Lavomax remedy. Its main active ingredient is tilorone dihydrochloride. Additionally, components such as povidone, magnesium hydroxycarbonate pentahydrate, and calcium stearate are used. The medicine is offered in pharmacies in the form of tablets. The drug can be used for the prevention and treatment of acute respiratory viral infections in adults. In addition, it is prescribed for viral hepatitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, herpetic infection.
Lavomax tablets are contraindicated in minors, as well as pregnant and lactating women. It is worth remembering that the drug contains sucrose. Therefore, people who cannot tolerate this substance should not use the medicine. In the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza, patients take one tablet per day for 2-3 days. Further, the drug is taken every other day. The total course dosage cannot exceed 750 mg (6 tablets).
Tiloron
This is an antiviral drug that is offered in pharmacies in capsule form. This synthetic medication stimulates the production of interferon in the body. Means "Tiloron" is often part of complex therapy in the treatment of various types of hepatitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, acute respiratory viral infections. Capsules "Tiloron" are not prescribed for preschool children, as well as women during the period of bearing a child. During lactation, the medication can be used only after consulting a pediatrician. In rare cases, individual intolerance to the drug is possible.
The daily dosage of the drug is 125 mg. In rare cases, the doctor may prescribe 250 mg per day. The duration of treatment is set depending on the characteristics of the patient’s body and the complexity of the disease. Broad-spectrum antiviral drugs must be taken strictly according to the instructions. An overdose can lead to the depletion of immunocompetent cells. The body will stop fighting infections without medication.
Amiksin
It is an antiviral drug in the form of tablets. The main active ingredient is tilaxin. Additionally, substances such as microcrystalline cellulose, calcium stearate, povidone, potato starch, as well as croscarmellose sodium are used. Adults and children over 7 years of age are prescribed Amixin tablets for the treatment and prevention of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections, herpetic infections. The drug can be part of complex therapy in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, viral hepatitis.
The medication has age restrictions. It is not prescribed for preschool children. Do not use Amixin tablets also for pregnant and lactating women. The drug has no other restrictions. In rare cases, individual intolerance may occur.
For the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza, children and adults are prescribed 1 tablet per day. Take the drug immediately after eating. The course of treatment can be 3-5 days. If complications or side effects occur, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Arbidol
It is also an antiviral drug presented in pill form. The main active ingredient is umifenovir. Additionally, povidone, potato starch, croscarmellose sodium, calcium stearate are used. Antiviral drugs with a similar composition are very popular. Reviews show that Arbidol helps to overcome the symptoms of flu and colds much faster. The drug belongs to the group of immunomodulating agents. Therefore, for adults and children over three years of age, tablets for prophylaxis during seasonal temperature extremes can be used.
Antiviral for a child (1 year) will not work. Arbidol tablets can be prescribed to adults as well as children over 3 years old. During pregnancy and lactation, the medication is not contraindicated. But it is still recommended to use it only after consulting a doctor.
"Nazoferon"
These are antiviral nasal drops based on interferon. The medicine has practically no contraindications. It can be used for children from birth, as well as for pregnant women. Drops "Nazoferon" help to quickly get rid of the symptoms of colds and flu. The tool can be used as a prophylaxis if it was not possible to avoid contact with a sick person.
Antiviral drops in the nose are administered at the initial stage of the disease up to 5 times a day. Children under three years old need only one drop in each nasal passage. Adults are given two drops. Before using the product, you should carefully study the instructions. After opening the drop, “Nazoferon” can be stored for no more than 10 days in the refrigerator.
Adverse reactions when using antiviral drops are quite rare. With caution, it is worth using the drug for people who are prone to allergic reactions. Individual intolerance to the drug may occur.
"Isoprinosine"
This medicine is an antiviral drug that has an immunostimulating effect. Available in tablet form. The main active ingredient is inosine pranobex. The drug also includes mannitol, potato starch, magnesium stearate and povidone. Antiviral preparations having such a composition have a wide spectrum of action. Responses of doctors show that the Isoprinosin tablets help to cope with chickenpox, herpes zoster, measles, and herpes infection. A medication is also used to treat flu.
Do not prescribe Isoprinosine tablets to children under three years of age, as well as to patients suffering from urolithiasis, gout, and renal failure. In rare cases, individual intolerance to the drug may occur. During pregnancy, the medication is not contraindicated. But it is worth taking it with caution and only under the supervision of a specialist.
Cycloferon
This is a very popular antiviral drug presented in pill form. The main component is meglumine acridone acetate. Additionally, the composition of the medication includes such substances as propylene glycol, calcium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer, polysorbate. The action of antiviral drugs with this composition is manifested in the form of interferon synthesis. This means that the Cycloferon tablets have an immunomodulatory effect. Apply a tool for the treatment and prevention of acute respiratory infections and flu. In addition, the medication can be used in combination with other drugs in the treatment of herpes infections.
Cycloferon tablets are not prescribed for children under 4 years of age, as well as during pregnancy. Contraindication is cirrhosis and gastric ulcer. With caution, you should use the medication for people who are prone to allergic reactions. Tablets are taken 1 time per day immediately before meals. The course of treatment is determined by the doctor and depends on the form of the disease, as well as the individual characteristics of the patient.
Can I do without antiviral drugs?
If the disease proceeds without complications, it is quite possible to do without drugs. Nature offers many products that can replace antiviral pills. A list of them, of course, is opened by citrus fruits. During the period of seasonal temperature changes, it is worth eating only half a lemon to protect against infection. And during the period of the disease, an acidic product will help to recover quickly.
Honey has excellent antiviral properties. The product can be consumed simply with a spoon or added to your favorite drink. Do not just dilute the hot tea with honey. High temperature kills all the beneficial properties of the product.