A lot of people get the flu and SARS. During the off-season, some people spend a lot of time in search of an effective and inexpensive remedy for the virus. Many people believe in ads that promise instant relief from flu-like symptoms. But in fact, often such drugs are ineffective. For several years now, the drug Ingavirin appeared on the shelves of pharmacies. Its analogs are also available - these are Arbidol, Kagocel, Anaferon and other antiviral drugs.
The meaning of anti-flu drugs
Many consider them ineffective, because, for example, the Teraflu remedy relieves symptoms faster, but these drugs have completely different effects. Two groups of drugs are used against influenza: antiviral and symptomatic. Those that relieve a sore throat, lower the temperature and clear a runny nose, do not actually cure the disease, because the virus remains and can cause serious complications.
Therefore, with ARVI, it is necessary to use antiviral drugs. Most of them were developed by Russian scientists and almost unknown abroad. Therefore, they are considered ineffective, although many people have successfully treated them for influenza. They not only destroy the virus itself, but also prevent the development of complications. The patient feels better in a day. Naturally, the symptoms go away with the disappearance of the virus.
The drug "Ingavirin"
Analogues of this medicine have been known for several decades, but it immediately gained popularity among Russian doctors and patients. Just one tablet can reduce the symptoms of the flu in a few hours, and you need to take it once a day. A person feels healthy after 3-4 days, especially if he began treatment immediately, when the first symptoms appear. The active substance of the drug can not only destroy the virus, but also stimulate the formation of interferon in blood plasma, which increases the body's ability to fight the disease.
It does not accumulate in tissues and cells, very rarely causes allergic reactions and has almost no contraindications. But despite such positive properties of the drug, often people choose other drugs instead of it - those that are cheaper. What can replace "Ingavirin"?
Analogs of this drug
Different drugs are used to treat the same disease. Their composition may be different, but they have the same effect. Such drugs are called analogues. Often they have different prices. The drug "Ingavirin" is the same: analogues are cheaper than it, but you need to look not only at the price of packaging. Pay attention to the dosage, methods of administration and the time required for treatment. For example, many people buy Arbidol if they are not comfortable with Ingavirin (price). This analogue works the same way, but only if it is used in a large dosage: 2 tablets 3 times a day. Therefore, the course will require 3-4 packages. It turns out that Ingavirin is cheaper for the treatment of influenza. Its price depends on the dosage. On average, 7 capsules of 90 mg will cost from 400 rubles.
The same can be said about the drug "Kagocel", which has a similar effect. It costs less, but you need to purchase two packages, which is less profitable. Therefore, the new drug, Ingavirin, gained popularity. Its analogues are also effective, but as a result it comes out cheaper and safer, because to cure you need to take only 5 tablets.