The drug "Anaferon" adult is an antiviral and immunomodulatory property. In the experiment and in the clinic, its effectiveness was proved for diseases caused by enteroviruses, rotaviruses, influenza and parainfluenza viruses, herpes simplex and genital herpes, tick-borne encephalitis, caliciviruses, coronaviruses, adenoviruses, as well as respiratory syncytial.
The medicine “Anaferon” provides a decrease in the concentration of the pathogen in the tissues, induction of endogenous interferons alpha, beta and gamma, and also regulates the formation of cytokines, thereby stimulating recovery.
Under its influence, a cellular immune response is activated, as well as a humoral one. Anaferon adult increases the synthesis of antibodies (even secretory IgA), promotes activation of T-killers and T-helpers, ensures their normal ratio. In addition, it causes an increase in the functional activity of phagocytes, as well as natural killers. It is also characterized by antimutagenic properties.
Anaferon adult is indicated for use as a prophylaxis and treatment of acute viral infections of the respiratory system. It is also used in the complex treatment of infections caused by the above viruses. It is used in the complex treatment of bacterial infections, as well as secondary immunodeficiency states of various origins.
Contraindicated in the presence of hypersensitivity to any component of the drug (antibodies to human gamma interferon affinity purified, lactose, MCC, magnesium stearate). It should not be used in children and persons under 18 years of age, since the drug “Anaferon” for children has been specially developed for them.
Reliable studies on the safety of the use of this drug in pregnant women, as well as lactating women have not been conducted. If the use of this drug is necessary, then the ratio of risk to benefit should be taken into account.
Anaferon: dosage
You need to take it 1 tablet inside, completely absorbable. It should not be taken with food.
In case of influenza, neuroinfections, intestinal infections, herpes viruses and SARS, Anaferon should be started as soon as possible. In the first 2 hours it must be taken every half hour, after which during the first day - 3 times at regular intervals. Then take 3 times a day, 1 tablet. During the epidemic, for prevention, you can use this drug every day for 1 tablet lasting 1-3 months.
When genital herpes "Anaferon" appears, an adult is prescribed at regular intervals according to the scheme: 1 tablet 8 times a day for the first 3 days, then 1 tablet 4 times a day for 3 weeks.
Herpes virus infection is prevented by prescribing 1 Anaferon tablet per day. The duration of such a course can reach six months.
Also, 1 tablet per day must be taken to prevent and treat immunodeficiencies, as well as in the complex treatment of infections caused by bacteria.
If necessary, this drug can be combined with other (symptomatic and antiviral) agents.
Side effects from the use of this drug in the above dosages are not observed. Perhaps only a manifestation of hypersensitivity.
No overdose has been reported at this time. Accidental overdose can be accompanied by dyspeptic phenomena, which are caused by filler components that make up the drug.
To date, no incompatibility has been identified with simultaneous use with other drugs.