Many parents are puzzled by the question of how to protect their child from colds. Children who attend kindergarten and school are susceptible to illness, especially in autumn and spring. At this time, many doctors recommend drinking herbal or homeopathic antiviral agents for prevention. Now there are many such drugs, but more often they give Aflubin children. The instruction describes this tool as a safe, plant-based drug that effectively protects against influenza and SARS, as well as relieves the symptoms of a cold. Judging by the reviews of parents, it really improves the condition of the child with viral diseases and strengthens the immune system.
General characteristics of the drug
Many parents prefer to treat their children with natural remedies. Moreover, there are many homeopathic medicines on sale now. They contain herbal extracts, minerals, other natural substances, but in very small quantities. Therefore, they are usually approved for use even by young children. "Aflubin" instruction recommends use for the treatment and prevention of colds. This drug is available in drops for oral administration and in tablets. In addition, you can find on sale a spray in the nose - Aflubin Naze. There is no only Aflubin syrup. For children, the instruction recommends choosing drops. For adults, pills are more suitable.
Aflubin drops are available in 20, 50 or 100 ml bottles with a convenient dispenser. The smallest bottle costs about 350 rubles, it is most often bought for the treatment of children. In this form of the drug, the basis is alcohol, but you need to take it in a few drops, so it does not harm the child. The medicine is a clear or slightly yellowish liquid. It has a characteristic aftertaste of herbal tinctures, but with the right dosage it is usually not felt. Aflubin tablets are white, round, flat, at risk for easy halving. They are designed for resorption under the tongue.
The composition of the drug
Most often, Aflubin drops are used to treat children. In addition to alcohol at a concentration of 43%, which is their basis, the composition of the drug includes lactic acid and iron phosphate. These substances help relieve inflammation, remove toxins from the body and treat dry cough. And there are only three plant extracts in the preparation:
- gentian - removes symptoms of intoxication, lowers temperature;
- aconite is an effective painkiller;
- bryonia - relieves pain in the throat, in the joints, has an antitussive effect.
The composition of the tablets is not much different. Instead of alcohol, the basis for the active ingredients is potato starch, lactose and magnesium stearate are also added. In order for the tablets to work as effectively as the drops, they must be absorbed in the mouth, where the absorption of the active substances begins.
What effect does
This medication is a homeopathic remedy for treating flu and the common cold. It is effective in the prevention of viral infections. Quite often, children of Aflubin are prescribed in such cases. The instruction explains the high effectiveness of the drug with its composition. Thanks to plant components, drops and tablets have the following effects:
- strengthen the body's defenses;
- improve local immunity in the respiratory tract;
- stimulate the production of interferon;
- relieve nasal congestion;
- remove headaches;
- reduce inflammation and sore throat;
- lower body temperature;
- eliminate weakness;
- remove toxins from the body;
- prevent the development of complications.
With proper administration, the drug effectively protects the child from viral and bacterial infections of the upper respiratory tract. And with the disease that has already begun, it accelerates recovery, facilitates the condition of the child and prevents the development of complications.
Indications for use
Some parents learn about this drug from a doctor, others from friends. But in any case, you need to know when you can give Aflubin to children. The instruction recommends starting taking the drug when the first symptoms of a cold appear: a sore throat, runny nose, headache, nasal congestion, weakness, fever. It will also be effective for the prevention of colds during the SARS epidemic. And doctors often prescribe drops as part of the complex treatment of such pathologies:
- flu or parainfluenza;
- ARVI;
- cold;
- tracheitis, sinusitis, sinusitis, bronchitis;
- rheumatic diseases of the joints.
How to use the drug in drops
This form of the drug is preferred for children. After all, in drops it is easier to calculate the correct dosage. In addition, they are more rapidly absorbed, even in the mouth, and begin to act without affecting the gastrointestinal tract. How to dose Aflubin for children? The instruction gives detailed instructions on how to calculate the number of drops depending on the age of the child:
- up to a year, you can give no more than 1 drop at a time;
- from 1 to 5 years - the number of drops corresponds to age;
- up to 12 years, you can give from 5 to 9 drops, depending on the age and severity of the condition of the child;
- children over 12 years old are given 10 drops.
Like all homeopathic antiviral drugs, Aflubin is taken in an increased dosage in the first two days of the disease. But not the number of drops increases, but the frequency of administration. To defeat the virus and alleviate the condition of the child, you need to give him "Aflubin" first every hour, then after 2-3 hours, but no more than 8 times a day. From the third day, you need to take the drug as usual - three times a day. The course of treatment is usually 5-10 days. And when the drug is used for prevention, it is taken twice a day for 3-4 weeks.
Tablets "Aflubin": instructions for use
For children, as already mentioned, drops are more suitable, since a drug in this form is more convenient to use, moreover, it is absorbed faster. But some parents prefer not to give their kids money for alcohol. In this case, you can use the tablets "Aflubin." The dosage for children of this form of the drug is indicated in the instructions. It is usually recommended to use tablets from the age of three, when the child can dissolve it in the mouth. But doctors prescribe this form of release of the drug for babies from 1 year. They simply dissolve the drug in water. Children under 12 years old are given half a tablet 3-5 times a day, with prophylactic purposes - 2 times. For adolescents over 12 years of age, the dosage is the same as in adults - 1 tablet 3 times a day.
Is it possible to use for children up to a year
Since homeopathic medicines are allowed to be used almost from birth, some parents are wondering at what age it is allowed to give Aflubin in drops to children. Annotation to the drug recommends using it even to treat babies from birth. Infants are given 1 drop diluted with breast milk. It is believed that, in comparison with other drugs, Aflubin is safer for children up to a year, does not cause any side effects, but quickly relieves the symptoms of a cold. And for the baby this is very important, since the stuffed nose prevents him not only from breathing, but also eating.
But there is another opinion. Some doctors do not recommend giving children any drugs for up to 6 months without special need. And pediatricians do not always choose this drug, since the composition of the drops includes alcohol, although in a low concentration. Giving babies pills is also not an option, since they need to be absorbed. In addition, it is difficult to determine the proper dosage of the pill. Therefore, before using this medication to treat an infant, you need to consult a doctor.
Possible contraindications
Although it is a safe homeopathic medicine, it also has limitations in its use. Parents need to know when it is impossible to give "Aflubin" to children. Instructions for use as contraindications include individual intolerance to the components of the product. This is determined empirically. If, after taking the drug, the child has an allergic reaction or other side effects are observed, treatment should be discontinued, since the drug is not suitable for him.
Side effects
Aflubin is generally well tolerated by children. Some do not like the taste of drops, but in this case, you just need to dilute them with a small amount of juice or other drinks. Side effects of the drug are rare. In some children, allergic reactions may occur: skin itching, rash, abdominal pain. But most often, parents complain about increased salivation in babies. In addition, in the early days of the drug, a slight deterioration is possible. But this is the normal effect of all homeopathic remedies, so if no new symptoms or allergic reactions appear, the drug is not canceled.
Special instructions for use
The drug "Aflubin" can be taken in drops or tablets, as well as spray in the nose from a cold. Which form to choose - the doctor will recommend. But parents need to know how to use it correctly. To better absorb the drug, it can not be combined with food. It is necessary to take drops either half an hour before a meal, or an hour after it. In the early days, when drops are recommended to be drunk every couple of hours, you should try to ensure that there is at least 20 minutes gap between taking the medicine and food.
It is recommended to dissolve tablets under the tongue or behind the cheek, but it is also better to hold the drops for half a minute in the mouth. Little children who can not do this, it is better to dilute the drug with water. And infants can add drops to breast milk or a mixture, but only in a small amount, so that the baby ate it all.
It is often recommended to take Aflubin for prophylaxis. In this case, you need to start drinking it a month before the alleged flu epidemic or before the first visit to the kindergarten. Aflubin is also recommended for emergency prevention. This is necessary after the contact of the child with a sick person or after hypothermia. In this case, 2-3 days you need to give the baby a drop in a dosage appropriate for age. For preventive purposes, the drug is taken in the same way as for the treatment, but only 2 times a day. Do not stop taking drops, even if the epidemic has already begun. The preventive course is 3-4 weeks.
Compatibility with other drugs
Aflubin does not interfere with the absorption of other drugs, it is often prescribed as part of a comprehensive treatment. It goes well with antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs. During the reception of "Aflubina" any treatment procedures, such as inhalation, are acceptable. The effectiveness of the drug from this does not decrease. But it is only recommended to take it not simultaneously with other means, but with an interval of 20-30 minutes.
Analogues of the drug
Completely similar to "Aflubina" funds do not exist now. But there are many safe antiviral homeopathic medicines with similar effects that can also treat a baby from birth.
What kind of medicine can be selected if, for some reason, it is not possible to give Aflubin children? Analogs are as follows:
- “Viburkol” is a homeopathic remedy in the form of rectal suppositories.
- "Oscillococcinum" is a preparation in the form of granules.
- "Anaferon" - can be used from 1 month for any viral diseases.
- Ergoferon is an antiviral drug prescribed for children from 3 years old.
- "Arbidol children" - effective for influenza, used since 3 years.
- "Agri children" - is also prescribed for influenza, but can be given to babies from 1 year.
You should not choose a drug on your own to treat a child or change a medication prescribed by a doctor to an analogue. All medicines, even homeopathic ones, should be used after consulting a specialist.
Aflubin for children: reviews
For the prevention and treatment of viral and colds, the drug is often prescribed by doctors. It is recommended to use it during the colds season to protect the child from SARS, as well as those children who go to kindergarten for the first time. The treatment of such diseases is usually complex, and Aflubin is prescribed to increase its effectiveness along with other antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs. Reviews about this treatment are mostly positive, as the child recovers faster.
But the opinion of experts about the Aflubina is ambiguous for children. Some doctors consider homeopathic medicines ineffective, even useless. And they are against Aflubin because it is made on the basis of alcohol. Therefore, if someone doubts whether to give this drug to their child, you can study the numerous reviews of other parents. They note that, compared to other methods of treatment, the use of Aflubin helps to relieve the baby’s condition faster and eliminates the symptoms of a cold.