To stimulate the immune system and fight viruses, a drug has been developed that is extremely effective, according to reviews. "Arbidol" (instructions for use, it is important to follow so as not to harm yourself with the reception) is intended to prevent the disease and relieve its symptoms. An important aspect is the possibility of use for treating children.
Act
As indicated in the instructions for use, Arbidol capsules and suspension (syrup) have a specific effect on certain pathological microorganisms. The drug is effective against influenza viruses A, B, as well as coronavirus. Active components prevent fusion, react with viral hemagglutinin, due to which the adipose viral membrane cannot interact with the cell membrane.
Immunomodulatory effect is assessed as moderate. Compounds activate cellular immunity, humoral reactions. The phagocytic activity of macrophages is stimulated. Under the influence of Arbidol, interferon is more actively formed, the body's natural resistance to aggressive infectious agents is growing. As indicated in the instructions for use, Arbidol reduces the likelihood of complications due to infection with the virus. Its use helps prevent exacerbation of chronic diseases caused by pathological bacteria.
When a virus is infected under the influence of the active components of Arbidol, the symptoms of poisoning of the body are weakened, clinical manifestations partially pass, which helps to reduce the duration of the disease.
It is important!
As indicated in the instructions for use, Arbidol for children and adults does not pose any danger if you use the product in reasonable doses, preferably after prior consultation with a specialist. The drug belongs to the low toxicity category, therefore it is approved for use by most patients (“Arbidol” has certain contraindications). Clinical trials allow us to confidently say that when used in the recommended dosage, Arbidol does not adversely affect the human body.
Kinetics
The active substance, when taken orally, is rapidly absorbed into the circulatory system, evenly distributed throughout all systems and organs. The highest level of concentration in the blood plasma with a single use of 50 mg is observed after 1.2 hours. With a double dose, this duration increases to one and a half hours. Transformation processes occur in the liver.
The instructions for use of "Arbidol" indicate that elimination half-life occurs in 17-21 hours. A little less than half the volume of the active compound is excreted without processing. About 0.12% leave the body with urine, the rest of the volume - through the bile ducts. 90% of the medication received in the body is excreted 24 hours after use.
What's on sale?
On drugstore shelves, the drug is presented in the form of tablets: white or creamy-colored capsules, convex on both sides. If you cut the instance across, you can see two layers. The tablet contains the active compound in an amount of 0.05 g, as well as auxiliary components:
- starch;
- glucose;
- acids;
- cellulose;
- talc.
The package contains one or two Arbidol blisters (50 mg) and instructions for use.
The second option for tablet release is yellow or white-yellow capsules containing twice as much active ingredient. The composition also contains auxiliary substances. A cardboard box contains accompanying documentation and 1-2 blisters with the drug. The specific number of tablets must be indicated on the outside of the package.
Also on sale is a powder intended for the preparation of liquids - a suspension of Arbidol. Instructions for use for children and adults are somewhat different - the dosage varies. Before use, you must familiarize yourself with the manufacturer's recommendations, and even better - consult a doctor.
Proper use is the key to safety
As indicated in the instructions for use, Arbidol does not affect the central nervous system. This allows its reception as a prophylactic. "Arbidol" is allowed for people of various professions, its use does not impose restrictions on the ability to drive vehicles or control precision machines.
As clinical studies have shown, the simultaneous use of Arbidol and other medicines does not become a source of negative effects on the body, if all drugs are taken according to instructions. Arbidol is intended for oral use before meals.
The amount of drug used at one time depends on the age of the patient. According to the instructions for use, Arbidol for children aged 3-6 years should be used in the amount of one tablet containing 50 mg of the active substance. Until the age of twelve, the dose is doubled. For persons over 12 years of age, as well as for adults, the recommended dosage is 200 mg.
Features of use
The drug is prescribed as a non-specific prophylactic with an increased risk of viral infection. The optimal dosage for people who are forced to contact with patients:
- at the age of 3-6 years - 50 mg;
- at the age of 6-12 years - 100 mg;
- from 12 years and older - 200 mg.
Instructions for use "Arbidol" recommends using the drug in such quantities from ten days to two weeks.
If an influenza epidemic begins, the mass incidence of other respiratory viral diseases increases, Arbidol is used according to the described scheme for at least three weeks. A similar approach requires the prevention of recurrence of herpes, exacerbation of bronchitis (chronicles). It should be noted: in the instructions for use 100 mg of Arbidol - the dosage recommended for patients from six years of age to 12 years. For persons younger, it is necessary to halve the volume of the composition used.
Preventive measures if necessary, contact with a person suffering from a severe respiratory syndrome, suggest the use of "Arbidol" according to the following scheme:
- from 6 to 12 years old - 100 mg daily before meals;
- from 12 years and older - 200 mg.
The drug is taken once a day. The duration of the course is from 12 days to two weeks.
Prevention of complications after surgery:
- dosage is similar to the above;
- the drug is allowed from three years;
- the first dose is used two days before the planned event;
- repeated administration occurs on the second and fifth days after surgery.
It is important to observe the correct dosage of Arbidol tablets for adults: the instructions for use contain an indication of the possible ineffectiveness of the composition when neglecting the manufacturer's recommendations. It is even more important to give the correct composition to children.
Arbidol: therapy
With a viral disease that proceeds without complications, Arbidol is used according to the following scheme:
- from three years to six - in an amount of 50 mg;
- from six years to 12 years - twice as much;
- from 12 years and older - 200 mg.
The drug is taken four times daily for five consecutive days. Between doses do a six-hour break.
The instruction for the use of Arbidol tablets recommends using the composition for a viral disease accompanied by complications, in the same dosage - the first five days of the illness, after which the therapy is continued for another month, taking a single dose once every seven days.
If a severe respiratory syndrome is established, Arbidol is used for patients 12 years of age and older. Twice a day take 200 mg of the drug. The duration of the course is 8-10 days.
The instructions for the use of Arbidol tablets contain recommendations for the use of the drug in the fight against chronic bronchitis, the herpes virus. The medication is recommended as an element of complex treatment, is not used as monotherapy. At a dosage similar to that described above, the course is formed according to the following rules:
- tablets are taken four times daily;
- between the receptions take six-hour breaks;
- the main course lasts from five days to a full week;
- the auxiliary program lasts another month, the tool is used twice a week in single doses.
Rotavirus, which provoked an acute intestinal disease, is treated with Arbidol in children three years of age and older. The dosage is similar to the above, the tablets are used four times a day, taking six hours between meals. The duration of the program is five days.
It is possible and impossible
The basic contraindication mentioned in the instructions for use of "Arbidol" is children's age. The tool is not used for the treatment and prevention of diseases in children under three years of age. In addition, you can not take the drug if hypersensitivity to any component used in its manufacture is established.
The indications mentioned in the instructions for use of Arbidol include childhood flu, acute respiratory viral infections, colds, SARS, as well as similar diseases in adults. You can use the drug in the case of an independent disease, and in the presence of complications. "Arbidol" is indicated for:
- secondary conditions of immunity deficiency;
- operations to prevent infectious complications;
- the need to normalize the functioning of the immune system, the status of immunity during surgical interventions;
- acute intestinal infectious inflammation provoked by rotavirus;
- chronic bronchitis, herpes, prone to relapse, pneumonia.
In the last two cases, Arbidol is used as an element of an integrated approach.
Application Nuances
The instructions for use of "Arbidol" for adults and children indicate that the drug may cause an allergic response to the body. This is the only officially known side effect of the drug.
When used correctly, Arbidol helps to strengthen the immune system and make the body more resistant to infectious agents and viruses. From pharmacies, the product is dispensed with a prescription.
Alternative
Most often, "Arbidol" is taken in the form of tablets, but this is not always convenient. In particular, Arbidol syrup is more suitable for treating young children (two years old and a little older). Instructions for use of this form are similar to those described above, a distinctive feature is the dosage. A spoon is included with the medication, thanks to which you can accurately dose the powder. The substance is diluted in water and given to the patient to drink. This format has been approved for use since two years. The dosage of the active component for children from two years of age to six years is 50 mg (10 ml of solution).
Preparation of Arbidol suspension according to the instructions for use is a rather simple task. There is a special mark on the bottle indicating how much water should be poured into the container. In the accompanying documentation, the manufacturer notes that before the next use, the drug is shaken so that the liquid becomes homogeneous. Ready “Arbidol” has a pleasant taste and aroma of fruits, therefore it does not cause rejection in children, kids are not capricious. According to the manufacturer, “Arbidol” in the form of a suspension has become almost the most applicable composition in the pediatric practice of our country for the treatment of influenza, SARS in children of different ages.
Interesting position
During the period of bearing a child, "Arbidol" in any form of release is contraindicated. There is no official information about the ability of the active component to influence the fetus.
If there is a need to undergo a course of treatment with Arbidol, breast-feeding should be abandoned. There is no exact information about whether the components of the composition penetrate into breast milk, it is impossible to predict whether the medication affects the baby. To prevent negative consequences, the baby is temporarily transferred to artificial feeding.
Analogs
According to reviews, the instructions for the use of "Arbidol" are simple and understandable, and the drug itself is effective, it is quite affordable (from 200 rubles per package). Nevertheless, sometimes it becomes necessary to replace it with an alternative agent. They resort to the use of the following drugs:
- Ferrovir.
- Engistol.
- "Proteflazid."
Well-known drugs are "Detoxopyrol", "Kagocel", "Armenicum." Before comparing the instructions for use of Arbidol and analogues, choosing a replacement yourself, you should consult a doctor. This will replace the composition with the most effective in a particular case.
Analogs: Engistol
This analogue of "Arbidol" costs a little more: in pharmacies, on average, they ask for 380 rubles. The drug is intended for the treatment of sluggish diseases in a chronic form. The manufacturer recommends using it when:
- rhinitis;
- weaknesses;
- fever;
- various chronic pathologies;
- viruses;
- blood poisoning.
Engistol helps if headaches, colds or flu-like conditions. The drug belongs to the category of homeopathic, is available in the form of tablets intended for resorption under the tongue.
Sometimes you can’t
Engistol is not suitable for the following groups of persons:
- children under the age of three;
- suffering from hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
- from birth having lactase deficiency.
The drug is not taken if malabsorption syndrome or galactosemia is established.
Terms of use
"Engystole" is placed under the tongue. A single dosage is one tablet, the frequency is three times a day. The maximum effectiveness is observed when taking the medicine an hour before the meal. The duration of the program is from two to three weeks. If necessary, the course can be repeated, but the approval of a doctor is required.
In case of exacerbation of the disease, “Engistol” is taken for two hours on a tablet every 15 minutes.
Proper use of the product helps to stimulate the immune system. Active ingredients stop viral activity.
Of the side effects, an allergic reaction should be mentioned.
Diagnoses and Therapy
The possibility of using “Engistol” for patients with diabetes is limited, since each dose of the drug contains 0.025 XE.
At the beginning of the use of the composition, there is a possibility of exacerbation of the symptoms of the disease. When observing such an effect, the use is stopped and the doctor in charge seeks help.
According to clinical trials, Engistol does not interact with other drugs. The use of a homeopathic composition does not impose restrictions on the possibility of therapy with other medicines.
Analogs: "Kagocel"
Kagocel stimulates the immune system and fights viruses. The drug is named according to the name of the active substance - kagootsela. One capsule contains 12 mg of this compound. "Kagocel" is produced by a Russian pharmaceutical company, made in the form of tablets for oral administration. Each capsule is cream colored. In the package - a blister with a dozen tablets and instructions for use.
"Kagocel" belongs to the category of antiviral immunostimulants. Under the influence of active components is activated:
- activity of the body's defenses against viruses;
- interferon production.
Clinical studies have shown that "Kagocel" has no toxic qualities. Active substances do not accumulate in the tissues of the body, even with long-term use there is no toxic effect. The most effective course will show the course begun when the first symptoms of the disease appeared.
Usage: all according to the instructions
"Kagocel" is recommended for:
- acute viral diseases;
- flu
- a cold
- herpes;
- chlamydia infection.
As an element of complex therapy, "Kagocel" is used for bronchitis, runny nose. The tool not only treats the disease, but also prevents complications.
"Kagocel" is ineffective if the problem is caused not by infection, but by other reasons. To clarify the condition, it is recommended to consult a doctor, and only after that start using the medicine.
Contraindications
Kagocel is not used:
- during pregnancy;
- during breastfeeding;
- for the treatment of babies up to the age of three;
- in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
You can not use "Kagocel", if malabsorption syndrome, lack of lactase, lactose intolerance is established.
Features of the reception
"Kagocel" is intended for oral administration shortly before a meal. The tablet is washed down with clean water (a quarter cup). Swallow the medicine without violating the integrity of the membrane. Optimal rate:
- three times a day for a pair of tablets for two days;
- three times a day for a tablet for another two days.
The total duration of the program is four days.
As a prophylactic agent "Kagocel" is used according to the program:
- twice a day on a tablet for two days;
- five day break;
- repetition of the cycle.
The number of repetitions should be determined at the doctor’s appointment. Sometimes one week is enough, sometimes a month or more.
In cold sores, “Kagocel” is taken five days in a row: three times a day, each time two tablets. With chlamydia, the drug is used in a similar manner.
Treatment program for children under the age of six:
- twice a day on a tablet for two days in a row;
- one tablet a day for two more days.
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Side effects and overdose
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To reduce the risk of side effects before use, you should carefully study the instructions, in particular contraindications. Most often, allergic reactions are observed against the background of lactose intolerance.