"Amiksin": instructions for use, reviews, analogues

In the article, we consider the instructions for use with Amiksin.

It is an antiviral medication that has a wide range of effects and is aimed at eliminating acute respiratory viral infections. The drug does not belong to the group of antibiotics. This must be considered when taking it.

Amiksin: description and composition

By belonging to pharmacological groups, Amiksin is an immunomodulator, an antiviral medical agent. Also, "Amiksin" can be attributed to a group of drugs that induce the synthesis of interferons (human antibodies).

Amixin is produced by a Russian pharmaceutical company. The manufacturer produces Amiksin in the form of tablets having two dosages - 60 and 125 mg.

The medication contains the main active active ingredient - tiloron, in addition to which auxiliary components are also used in Amiksin. Among them: macrogol, polysorbate, quinoline dye, potato starch, titanium dioxide, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, calcium stearate, sodium hypromellose.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

As indicated by the instructions for use with Amiksin, the medication is able to have immunomodulating and antiviral effects on the human body. That is, the effect of Amiksin is aimed not only at eliminating a viral infection, but also at increasing the overall human immunity at the cellular level. Under the influence of the drug, the content of B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes increases.

After oral administration of tablets, the production of interferon begins first in the intestine, then in the liver, after 5-23 hours - in the blood.

So it is said in the instructions for use with Amiksin 60 mg.

Absorption occurs in the digestive tract, the bioavailability of the active substance reaches 60%, binds to plasma proteins by 80%.

Biotransformation of the substance and its cumulation in the body is absent.

The active component is excreted unchanged through the kidneys and intestines. The average excretion time of the active component reaches two days.

Instructions for use with Amiksin for adults

Tablets should be taken immediately after the main meal. It should be washed down with clean water, preferably mineral.

When using Amiksin, adult patients recommend taking it in dosages:

1. In order to combat acute respiratory disease, in order to therapeutic effect on parainfluenza and influenza, it is necessary to take 125 mg of the drug once a day for the first two days. Further, the dosage regimen must be changed and take Amiksin 125 mg once every 48 hours. For the entire course of treatment, it is supposed to take no more than 6 tablets of the drug, a total of 750 mg.
2. In the prevention of viral infections, 125 mg of the drug should be taken once in 14 days. The entire course of prophylactic administration lasts six weeks and involves taking 750 mg of Amiksin, that is, 6 tablets.
3. In order to therapeutic effect on infectious diseases provoked by the herpes simplex virus, a medication should be taken according to a certain scheme. In the first two days, a single dose per day of 125 mg is indicated, and then 125 mg once a day for two days. The duration of therapy in this case is 14 days. For the entire period of therapy, no more than 20 tablets are allowed.
4. For the purpose of therapeutic effect on infectious diseases provoked by cytomegalovirus, the drug must be taken according to the same scheme as for the treatment of herpes infections.
5. In order to prevent hepatitis A, 125 mg of the drug should be taken once in 14 days. The total duration of the course is 6 weeks.
6. For the treatment of hepatitis A, which is in the acute period, it is necessary to take 125 mg once a day for the first two days, and then 125 mg once every two days.
7. In order to treat hepatitis B, which is in the acute period, Amiksin should be taken according to the same scheme as in the treatment of hepatitis A. For the entire course of treatment, it is permissible to take no more than 16 tablets of the drug. If the viral disease has a severe course, 125 mg should be taken twice a day for the first two days. Next, you must adhere to the dosage regimen: 125 mg once in two days. For the entire period of treatment, no more than 20 tablets should be taken.
8. Therapy of hepatitis B, which has a chronic course, is carried out in 2 phases. In the initial phase of treatment, the patient should take 250 mg once in the first two days, and then 125 mg once in two days. In the continuation phase, a single dose of one Amiksin tablet is recommended for 7 days. The course of therapy for hepatitis B with a chronic course can last up to six months. For the entire course, you can take no more than 5 grams of Amiksin. The effectiveness of treatment with an antiviral drug is determined on the basis of diagnostic data - a symptomatic picture, laboratory parameters, results of biochemical studies, immunological tests.
9. Therapy of hepatitis C with chronic and acute course involves taking the drug according to a regimen similar to that of hepatitis B.
10. Combined therapy for a neuroviral infection involves taking 250 mg of the drug once every two days, and then 125 mg once every two days.
11. For the purpose of therapy, as part of the combined treatment of tuberculosis, 125 mg should be taken twice a day (for the first two days), and then 125 mg should be taken once every two days.
12. For the treatment of urogenital chlamydia, it is recommended to take 1 tablet. once the first two days, and then once, 1 tablet. in Week. The entire course of treatment involves taking no more than 10 tablets.

Therapy for children from 7 years of age involves taking Amiksin according to the following schemes:

1. Therapy of colds, as well as acute respiratory viral infections, involves a single dose of 60 mg of the drug. For the entire course, you should take 180 mg of the drug - 60 mg on the first, second and fourth day.
2. If the flu or ARI has a complicated course, then Amiksin is prescribed in a dosage of 60 mg, which should be taken on the first, second, and then on the fourth and sixth days. The total amount of the drug for the entire course of therapy is 240 mg, that is, 4 tablets.

Indications for admission

According to the instructions for use, Amiksin is indicated for use in order to treat infectious etymology diseases such as:

1. Cytomegalovirus infection.
2. Parainfluenza, influenza.
3. ARI.
4. Viral hepatitis A, B, C.
5. Genital and common form of herpes infection.

Also, instructions for use with Amiksin 60 mg indicate that it can be used as part of the complex treatment of the following diseases:

1. Uveoencephalitis.
2. Urogenital chlamydia.
3. Multiple sclerosis.
4. Encephalomyelitis.
5. Pulmonary tuberculosis.

Instructions for use with Amiksin for adults and children are very detailed.

Side effects

Side effects on the background of taking the medication are extremely rare, and their occurrence can be avoided if you strictly adhere to the recommended dosages and dosage regimens. However, side effects can still occur. These include the phenomenon of dyspepsia, short-term chills, some allergic reactions.

Contraindications

According to the instructions for use, Amiksin should not be used by women during pregnancy, as well as children whose age is less than 7 years. In addition, Amiksin should not be taken by patients who have a history of allergic reactions to any of the components that make up the drug.

The use of Amiksin by pregnant women is strictly prohibited. Amixin can be prescribed to nursing women if there is an urgent need for this. However, lactation for the period of taking the tablets needs to be stopped.

Next, consider the instructions for use with Amiksin for children.

Children's "Amiksin"

The drug "Amiksin" can be used to treat children from 7 years. The medication has an immunostimulating effect, due to which it can be used not only for therapy, but also for preventive purposes. Before using Amiksin, it is imperative to consult a specialist. You should not start self-treatment of a child with this drug.

Instructions for use with Amiksin 60 mg are similar to the adult dosage annotations.

The main difference between a children's drug and an adult is its dosage. It contains less active substance - 60 mg versus 125 mg.

Quite often it is prescribed for children with the goal of ARVI and flu therapy. In this case, take an antiviral medication for at least a week.

Instructions for use for children's "Amiksin" confirms this.

Analogs

To date, antiviral medications are widespread, and their choice is huge. The main analogues of Amiksin, which have a lower cost, include:

1. Kagocel. The main active ingredient in the composition of this drug is carboxymethyl cellulose. Kagocel is a cheaper drug than Amixin. However, it has an important drawback - the therapeutic effect of the use of this drug occurs over a rather long period of time. A significant plus of the drug is that it can be prescribed to children from 3 years old.
2. Lavomax. Like Amiksin, Lavomax contains the active component of tiloron. According to the indications and dosage, these medications are very similar to each other. However, the cost of Lavomax is much lower. On average, in pharmacies the price for Lavomax is about 70 rubles less than for Amiksin. Such a difference in price is due only to the difference in packaging. Amixin is packaged by the manufacturer in a reliable bottle, and Lavomax is packaged in blisters.
3. Arbidol. It is an even cheaper drug, the effect of which is similar to Amiksin. The main active ingredient in the composition of this medication is umifenovir. The mechanism of action, despite the difference in the basic substances, in Arbidol is similar to Amiksin. It is also able to induce the production of interferon and activate the body's immune system. However, it is necessary to take “Arbidol” with caution, since it belongs to the drugs of group B. In no case should one engage in self-medication; it is better to consult a specialist.
4. Anaferon. It is a homeopathic remedy. It is synthesized from rabbit blood serum. The main disadvantages of this drug include its poor effectiveness (if compared to Amiksin according to this criterion). However, it also has advantages - it can be taken with confidence in pregnant women, as well as nursing mothers.

Also analogs of Amiksin are: Gepon, Sodium Nucleinate, Imudon, Septilin, Estifan, Tiloram, Tiloron, Tilaxin, Actaviron.

It is important for patients to remember that any replacement of the drug with its analogue can be done only after consulting a doctor who will take into account all the prerequisites for the replacement and all contraindications.

We continue to consider the application instructions, reviews and analogues to Amiksin.

The cost of Amiksin and its analogues

The drug is freely available, it can be purchased in almost every pharmacy. Its average cost is 500 rubles, but can reach 900 rubles. It all depends on the region of sale and the pharmacy chain that implements it. Such a cost of the drug for many may seem excessively high, but the effectiveness of the drug corresponds to its price.

The average cost of Amiksin in a dosage of 125 mg is at the level of 600 rubles per box containing 6 tablets. A package containing 10 tablets in the same dosage costs an average of 900 rubles. "Amiksin" with a dosage of 60 mg costs 550 rubles for a plastic bottle or cardboard packaging (both forms of packaging contain 10 tablets).

The cost of the Lavomax medication with a dosage of 125 mg is at the level of 500 rubles for a package containing 6 tablets. A package of 10 tablets with the same dosage costs about 720 rubles. The cost may vary from the manufacturer of the drug. The cheapest option is Lavomax, manufactured by Nizhpharm.

Arbidol tablets in a dosage of 50 mg cost an average of 145 rubles per pack of 10 pieces. Anaferon has a price of about 105 rubles (the package contains 20 tablets).

In detail, instructions for use with Amiksin analogues will not be considered.

Advantages of Amiksin in comparison with analogues

Antiviral medication is more expensive, but at the same time more effective. When it is taken, the therapeutic effect comes faster, the achieved result lasts much longer. Reception of "Amiksin" can be carried out both for the purpose of therapy and for the prevention of certain viral diseases. It is advisable to give preference to "Amiksin" if the acute respiratory infections have a complicated course.

Along with the fight against viruses, Amiksin has an immunomodulatory effect on the patient's body. The medication is characterized by low toxicity, which allows us to guarantee safety if the recommended dosage is observed.

Very often, doctors recommend Amiksin as an effective means of preventing influenza and parainfluenza.

Instructions for use with Amixin tablets should be studied in advance.

Amiksin and Ingavirin

Quite often, patients confuse Amiksin with Ingavirin, which is, in fact, its analogue. This can be explained by the fact that the drugs are similar in composition and mechanism of action. It is difficult to determine which medication is more effective. This is due to the individuality of the patient’s organisms. Some patients are more susceptible to Amiksin, others to Ingavirin. Ingavirin, however, has a definite advantage - it actively fights viruses, due to its mechanism of action. "Ingavirin" directly affects the virus, or rather, the nucleotide of its RNA. As a result, the virus loses its ability to reproduce. There are practically no differences between the drugs in terms of cost.

Instructions for use with Amiksin 125 and 60 mg do not end there.

Terms of sale and storage

In pharmacies Amiksin with a dosage of 125 mg is dispensed freely, without a prescription from a doctor. But a medication with a dosage of 60 mg can be purchased only with a prescription from a pediatrician.

According to the instructions for use with adult "Amiksin" 125 mg, it should be stored in a place that is protected from moisture and direct sunlight, at an optimal temperature of up to 30 degrees Celsius. If storage conditions are met, then Amiksin retains its therapeutic properties for three years from the date of its manufacture. Use of the drug after its expiration date is not recommended.

Such information is contained in the instructions for use with Amiksin for adults in tablets.

Interaction with other medicines, cases of overdose

Currently, medicine does not know cases of significant drug interaction with any other medicines, including antibiotics. Also, cases of drug overdose have not been reported.

This is indicated in the instructions for use with Amiksin.

Reviews

First of all, all doctors warn patients against uncontrolled intake of Amiksin, it should be taken only as directed, if there are indications. Most of the patient reviews about this drug are positive. However, there are also neutral ones. The first report that the drug helps in the shortest possible time to stop the unpleasant symptoms of viral respiratory diseases, strengthen the immune system. Others say that the drug, in their opinion, is useless. Both categories of patients note that adverse reactions with the use of Amiksin develop extremely rarely.

We have reviewed the instructions for use and reviews for the Amiksin preparation.