If your young child is sick again and you have experienced a classic set of symptoms (headache, runny nose, sore throat and high fever), then your child is likely to have an acute respiratory viral disease. In the worst case, a child has the flu. Influenza is harder to carry and can cause serious complications. It is very important for any mother to take all necessary measures in time to treat her child.
In the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, antiviral drugs help a person cope with the virus that causes the disease. After entering the body, the virus enters the cell of a healthy body and provokes its nucleus to generate particles of a viral nature instead of the required elements. When a critical concentration is reached, viruses exit the cell and infect other cells, repeating the process an unlimited number of times. Antiviral drugs are designed to affect infected cells at different stages of the cycle. The drugs block the penetration of viral infection into the cells, destroy the viral particles, and block their re-production. According to the testimony, "Anaferon" is used as an antiviral drug in the systemic treatment of a sick person.
Release form "Anaferon"
- Anaferon is available in lozenges. White colour. During the production of tablets, antibodies to y-interferon are purified, diluted with water or alcohol, and applied to the surface of lactose monohydrate. MATERIA MEDICA is drawn on one side of the preparation, and ANAFERON KID on the other. Packages are available in twenty tablets.
- For children, Anaferon is available in the form of lozenges. In the package twenty or forty pieces.
- Syrup "Anaferon" is not available.
- There are drops for oral administration of twenty-five ml in a bottle, which, together with instructions for use, are placed in a pack of cardboard. Drops are a colorless or almost colorless transparent liquid.
- Candlelight "Anaferon" is not available. Although suppositories are a very popular form of antiviral drugs.
Structure
For small patients, tablets and drops are produced with various amounts of antibodies to y-interferon. In addition to antibodies, the drug contains other auxiliary components. Anaferon tablets contain cellulose, lactose and magnesium. Drops contain: glycerol, maltitol, potassium salt, water and a dietary supplement.
pharmachologic effect
When used, the drug fights infections caused by various viruses and supports the body's immunity. Treatment with Anaferon is effective against influenza viruses, herpes, tick-borne encephalitis. The drug reduces the presence of the virus in infected tissues, increases the functional activity of natural cells that kill the virus.
Indications for use
The drug "Anaferon" for over twelve years has been used in the widespread medical practice of our country for the prevention and treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, including influenza, acute infections in the intestines and a whole range of other diseases. Among the areas of application of Anaferon is considered the comprehensive treatment of infections caused by the herpes virus, including repeated diseases of a chronic viral infection such as herpes.
As a result, the instruction for use of Anaferon recommends it in the following cases:
- Therapeutic treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, including influenza.
- Therapeutic treatment of infections caused by herpes virus and their prevention.
- Combined therapy and prevention of acute and chronic viral infections caused by enterovirus, rotavirus, tick-borne encephalitis virus, herpes.
- Appointment as part of the general treatment of bacterial infections.
- Treatment in a complex of secondary immunodeficiency states of the human body of various nature, including therapy and treatment of complications of infections caused by viruses and bacteria.
Can not be applied
Instructions for use "Anaferon" does not recommend it in the following cases:
- Individual sensitivity and intolerance to the drug and its components. "Anaferon" is forbidden to give to patients who do not tolerate the substances that make up the drug. Anaferon includes lactose or milk sugar. This medicine is not recommended for people with congenital lactase deficiency and other similar diseases.
- In the treatment of a newborn baby.
Lactation and Pregnancy
The possibility of treatment with Anaferon during pregnancy, during lactation has not been studied. Responsibility for taking the drug during these temporary periods of the life of the mother and child, for the occurrence of possible complications in the mother, fetus or child will be assigned to the person who prescribed this medicine. We can state the absence of potent substances in the composition of Anaferon tablets. This in theory makes its reception safe. Responsibility for taking "Anaferon" during pregnancy lies with the expectant mother.
Application methods
According to the instructions for use, "Anaferon" in tablets and drops is used internally. Do not take medicine with meals. The drug is kept in the oral cavity until one hundred percent dissolution. When prescribing tablets to children aged one month to three years, it is recommended to dissolve the drug in a spoon of drinking still water.
For adolescents up to eighteen years of age and children, Anaferon is indicated for use in the form of a children's preparation.
In the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, infections caused by herpes virus, the drug is taken as follows. On the first day, eight tablets are taken according to the scheme: one tablet every half hour for the first couple of hours, then three more tablets three times at equal time intervals. On the second day and subsequent days, it is recommended to take one tablet three times a day until complete cure. In the absence of positive dynamics on the third day of taking the drug, it is recommended to consult your doctor to adjust the therapy. Treatment should be started as soon as possible, with the appearance of the first signs of acute respiratory viral infections.
For the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, infections caused by herpes virus, it is advised to take one tablet per day for three months.
In the treatment of genital herpes, it is recommended to take the drug according to the following scheme. In the first three days, you should take a tablet eight times a day, then one tablet four times a day. The treatment period should be almost a month - three weeks.
To prevent re-infection with genital herpes, it is recommended to take a tablet per day. The course of treatment is determined separately for each person and can reach six months.
For the prevention of immunodeficiency, it is recommended to take one tablet per day. The drug is allowed to combine with other antiviral agents.
The drug "Anaferon" in drops is taken orally. At one time, you can give ten drops to a sick child. At the beginning of treatment, a small patient takes the drug five times with an interval of half an hour, then they use three doses of the drug at equal intervals between doses. On the third day and in the future, drops are used three times during the day. Each drop of the drug contains important antibodies to y-interferon. Doctors strongly advise taking the drug fifteen minutes before eating.
Side effects
Side effects from "Anaferon" when observed dosages were not recorded. Possible manifestations of individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Overdose
Subject to dosages of Anaferon, no cases of overdose were recorded. In case of accidental overdose, allergic manifestations in the form of a rash are possible due to excipients that make up the drug.
Interaction with other drugs
The real facts of complete or partial incompatibility with other drugs have been identified to this day. The medicine can be combined with other antiviral drugs.
Drug storage
The medicine must be stored in a dry place, at a temperature not exceeding twenty-five degrees Celsius. The medicine must be stored out of the reach of children.
Expiration date
According to the instructions for use, Anaferon is suitable for three years. Do not use the drug after the expiration date.
Terms of sale from pharmacies
According to the instructions for use, Anaferon is available in pharmacies without a prescription. But the doctor should prescribe the medicine.
Drug research
The drug "Anaferon" has undergone several clinical studies, in particular, two of them on the use of the drug "Anaferon" for the treatment and prevention of acute respiratory viral infections.
The first study was conducted at a research institute in the Northern capital, the city of St. Petersburg, where they evaluated the effectiveness of the drug in frequently ill children for the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections. In the studied sample of sick little patients, children from one month to four years old participated. Clinical studies have shown a decrease in the incidence of viral diseases among the studied children after taking the drug Anaferon.
The second study was conducted at a medical university located in the city of Tomsk. During a clinical study, the efficacy of Anaferon drops in the prevention of acute respiratory viral infections among children under seven years of age not attending kindergarten was evaluated. The study showed a decrease in the number of acute respiratory viral infections in young children.
Chickenpox is by far one of the most common infectious diseases in young preschool children after acute respiratory and intestinal infections among all diseases caused by the herpes virus. The question of the treatment of chickenpox is very relevant in modern medicine. The effectiveness of taking "Anaferon" for the treatment of chickenpox has been confirmed by clinical studies. In case of chickenpox, the inclusion of the drug in complex treatment on the first or second day of the disease significantly reduces its duration, helps to quickly eliminate fever and intoxication, and to more quickly end the disease and reduce the risk of complications after chickenpox.
Therapy "Anaferon" mononucleosis reduces the duration of the manifestations of the disease state, accelerates the stabilization of biochemical parameters, and with the therapeutic use of the drug contributes to the rapid course of the disease, the prevention of repeated infections and acute respiratory infections.
The efficacy of the use of the drug "Anaferon" in the treatment and prevention of infections caused by herpes virus in young children has been proven.
Tick-borne infections can also be caused by the virus. The most common infectious diseases in young children that occur after a tick bite are tick-borne borreliosis and tick-borne encephalitis. In the course of numerous clinical studies, the high efficiency and safety of Anaferon in tick-borne infections have been confirmed, which served as the basis for its inclusion in a number of teaching aids. Anaferon is recommended both for complex therapy and for the prevention of tick-borne encephalitis. To correct the deficiency of the cellular immune response, taking Anaferon is advisable for a month with a febrile form, three months with a meningeal form, and up to six months with focal and chronic forms of the disease.
Analogs
If a person has an allergy to the components of the drug Anaferon, then you can replace it with other drugs. There is a whole list of Anaferon analogues with similar biochemical composition and action.
- Ergoferon is a combined antiviral medication for the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza. The medicine has a strong antiviral and antihistamine effect. It combines etiotropic and symptomatic therapy, has a wide spectrum of activity against many viruses. Ergoferon is a homeopathic product made on the basis of antibodies to y-interferon, as is the medicine Anaferon. Ergoferon is available in tablets and syrup. The solution is intended for children over three years of age, and tablets are used for six months.
- "Arbidol" is an antiviral drug. It specifically inhibits influenza A and B viruses. The drug interacts with the virus and prevents the fusion of the virus membrane and cell membranes. "Arbidol" provides moderate immunomodulatory assistance, stimulates cellular immune responses, increases the resistance of the human body to infections, and reduces the incidence of complications due to infections. The therapeutic effect of the drug is manifested in a decrease in intoxication, a decrease in the duration of the disease. "Arbidol" has an antiviral effect and is suitable for children from two years. The main component of the drug is active against influenza virus. "Arbidol" is available in the form of a suspension, tablets and capsules. Capsules are suitable for children from three years.
- Viferon protects healthy cells from being infected by the virus, helps the immune system fight at all stages of the disease, and reduces the dose of antibiotics and hormones. Viferon is available in the form of suppositories, ointments and gel. The drug is used to combat intestinal infections, viral hepatitis, influenza and thrush. The drug blocks the virus instantly, starting the mechanisms of destruction. The medicine is suitable for children from birth, premature babies, expectant and nursing mothers. "Viferon" is presented in the form of a gel that treats the skin of children from one year old. The drug "Viferon" does not accumulate in the body. When using the drug, addiction does not occur, antibodies are not formed that kill the activity of interferon against viruses. The drug "Viferon" does not apply to immunostimulants. In the process of prevention or treatment, due to its action, the body's ability to produce its own interferon is restored.
- "Grippferon" in the form of drops in the nose or spray is an effective and safe tool for the prevention and treatment of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza. It is approved for use by young children under the age of one year, including newborn babies, pregnant and lactating women. The main active substance of the medicine "Grippferon" is a highly active recombinant interferon alpha-2b. The medicine strengthens the immune system. The mechanism of action of Grippferon is based on the termination of the reproduction of viruses that enter the body through the nose. On the second day of the use of the drug in a sick person, the number of viruses released during breathing is significantly reduced and the risk of infection of surrounding people is reduced. Unlike other preparations of interferon, "Grippferon" prevents the multiplication of viruses in the respiratory tract, at the site of penetration and accumulation in the human body.
- "Aflubin" refers to homeopathic remedies. It is used in the treatment and prevention of influenza, parainfluenza and acute respiratory viral infections, the treatment of inflammatory and rheumatic diseases accompanied by articular pain. Drops are prescribed to patients from the moment of their birth, and pills are allowed to be given to children from the age of five.
- "Zovirax" is a drug that fights viruses, it is especially effective against herpes simplex viruses, herpes zoster and chickenpox. "Zovirax" is made in the form of ointment, cream. Injections of the drug are used to treat infections caused by the herpes virus.
Summary
So, "Anaferon" is a homeopathic remedy. Its action is aimed at combating viruses. The medicine accelerates the recovery of children, restores their immunity. The analogs of Anaferon do the same. The medicine is used to treat and prevent viral diseases in children of different ages. The drug is available in the form of tablets and drops. Ointment, capsules and suppositories "Anaferon" are not produced.