Winter, entering into legal rights, is associated not only with fun pastimes on sleds, skis, but also with epidemics of flu and various colds. But today there are simple and reliable methods to avoid unpleasant ailments. In order not to replenish the ranks of sneezers, it is recommended to use medications that increase immunity and perfectly eliminate viruses to prevent flu and colds.
Recommended medication groups
Colds develop, as a rule, against the background of a violation of immunological reactivity. A decrease in the body's natural defenses increases susceptibility to infections and increases the likelihood of relapse of viral ailments. Recommended for the prevention of colds and flu:
- Interferon Inductors. These include the drugs Cycloferon, Arbidol, Kagocel, Amiksin, Neovir. These agents enhance the production of interferon in the body, which increases the antiviral response. Such drugs are recommended to be used in advance, a certain preventive course.
- Vitamins The body's need for them during the colds season increases. The most relevant is the use of drugs “Aevit”, “Gerimax”, “Antioxi-caps”, “Vetoron”.
- Adaptogens. These are drugs that increase the resistance of the human body to the effects of the environment. Medicines stimulate defenses, increase efficiency. Preference is given to such means as the extract of Eleutherococcus, Leuzea, Schisandra, Gerimax.
- Immunomodulators. These drugs restore impaired immunity. It is advisable to use medications that do not require a preliminary examination and are characterized by excellent tolerance for the prevention of influenza and the common cold. These may be Immunal, Immunorm, Bioaron S, Tonsilgon N, Bronhomunal, IRS-19, Likopid, Imudon, Ribomunil preparations.
- Antiviral drugs. Such tools can protect the body from a variety of viruses during prevention. One of the effective tools are Arbidol, Anaferon, Grippferon, Amiksin, Viferon, Kagocel, Cycloferon, Amizon.
List of drugs
Wanting to prevent unpleasant ailments, each person is faced with a large selection of means. Doctors have identified the most effective and popular medications for the prevention of flu and colds. A list of such tools will be considered in more detail.
The drug "Amizon"
This medicine is used to treat and prevent colds and flu. In addition, it is used to combat some infectious diseases such as measles, chickenpox, rubella, mononucleosis and others.
The active substance of the drug is amizon. Such a tool is prohibited for children under 6 years of age.
In the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, adults should consume from 2 to 4 times a day for 0.25-0.5 g. The course of treatment is 5-7 days.
If the product is used for prophylaxis, it is recommended to use 0.25 g for 3-5 days. Then, within 2-3 weeks, 1 tablet is used every 2-3 days.
For the course of treatment, 1 pack (20 tablets) is usually enough. The medicine "Amizon" is a fairly inexpensive remedy with a large spectrum of action.
The drug "Arbidol"
Do you need flu and cold prevention? Medicines that achieve high results are quite diverse. An excellent drug is Arbidol.
The tool is effective for the treatment of influenza A, B, SARS. Very effective for preventive purposes. Allows you to not only treat ailments, but also their complications. Often used in the treatment of pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, recurrent herpes.
It is allowed to use for children from 2 years.
For the treatment of uncomplicated diseases, adults are recommended to use 0.2 g 4 times a day. The duration of such treatment is 3-5 days. If the drug is used for prophylaxis, it is used per day for 0.2 g. In this case, the duration is from 10 to 14 days.
The medicine "Remantadine"
The drug is in demand for control and prevention in the season of the flu epidemic A. The product is not intended for children under 7 years of age.
To treat an ailment, it is advisable to use the drug according to the following scheme:
- 1 day - 2 pills three times a day;
- 2-3 days - 2 pcs. twice a day;
- 4-5 days - 2 tablets once a day.
Prevention is based on the use of the drug 10-15 days once a day for 1 tablet.
The drug "Anaferon"
Homeopathic medicines can be used to prevent flu and colds. This is exactly what Anaferon is. It is recommended to use it in complex therapy for the treatment of influenza, herpes, SARS.
This drug is allowed to be used by babies from 6 months. The medicine is recommended to be consumed during the first two hours every 30 minutes. Then, during the day, take three times 1 tablet. Treatment continues until recovery.
Prevention involves daily intake of 1 pill for 1-3 months.
Means "Amiksin"
It is advisable that a doctor recommend the medication for adults to prevent flu and colds. If you choose the drugs yourself, be sure to carefully read the instructions.
Quite effective remedy is the medicine "Amiksin". It is widely in demand for the treatment and prevention of colds, flu, and viral hepatitis.
The drug is not used for children who are less than 7 years old.
For treatment, the drug is used at 0.125 g once a day for 2 days. Then, the drug in this dosage is used 1 time within 48 hours. Prevention is based on the use of 0.125 g once a week. This technique is advisable to continue for 6 weeks.
Treatment and prevention of children
A healthy child is always cheerful. He laughs fervently, touching others. But unfortunately, crumbs sometimes get sick.
It is much easier to prevent the disease, using medications for children to prevent flu and colds. To avoid the disease, the baby should increase immunity. The preparations “Grippferon” and “Interferon” are quite effective. Such drugs for the prevention of influenza and colds in newborns (up to 6 months) are buried in the nose. It is recommended to use them twice a day, one drop at a time.
Starting from 7 months, children can be given the infant drug Anaferon. The pill is diluted in a spoon of warm water.
The following are the most effective medications for preventing flu and colds, medicines for children. However, remember that self-medication is not recommended. It is advisable to coordinate the use of a particular drug with a pediatrician.
Viferon preparations: suppositories and ointment
These medicines should be stored in the refrigerator.
Suppositories are an antiviral immunomodulatory agent. Such a drug is prescribed if necessary for newborn babies and even premature babies. The tool is effective in a variety of infectious and inflammatory ailments: influenza, acute respiratory infections, complications after bacterial infections.
Suppositories are administered every 12 hours rectally for five days. It is recommended to start using them at the first sign of an ailment.
Ointment is allowed to use for babies older than 1 year. It is carefully applied to the nasal mucosa 3-4 times a day with a cotton swab. This tool is very effective in complex therapy.
Medicine for children "Anaferon"
The question often arises of which medicines for the prevention of flu and colds for children up to one year old can be used? The drug "Anaferon" for children is allowed to receive crumbs starting from 1 month.
This is an excellent antiviral immunomodulatory medicine. It is used for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes against many diseases, including acute respiratory infections, flu.
The medicine is available in tablets. For infants, as described above, the tablet is diluted in boiled water. Older children are advised to dissolve the pill.
Oksolinovaya ointment
This is a proven old tool. Such an ointment is allowed to be used even by newborns. For preventive purposes, they begin to use it, as a rule, from the second month of the child's life.
The ointment is applied to a cotton swab, which lubricates the nasal mucosa. The tool is exclusively preventive. It does not have the necessary therapeutic effect.
The drug "Aflubin"
This is an excellent homeopathic remedy that effectively eliminates the symptoms of colds and flu. It is allowed to use it at any age. It is only important to observe the necessary dosages.
The taste of the drug is not very pleasant. Therefore, you can dilute the required number of drops in tea or in water.
This tool is characterized by immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, detoxification, antipyretic properties. It is recommended to take the medicine at the first sign of illness.
The drug "Interferon"
The drug is available in ampoules. Like some of the above medicines for the prevention of flu and colds in children, this tool can be used from birth.
Before use, it is necessary to prepare a solution. Boiled chilled water (about 2 ml) is introduced into an open ampoule to a special mark. The resulting drug instills the baby’s nose.
Means "Grippferon"
The basis of the drug is the “Interferon” described above. The tool is already fully ready for use. Breeding it is not required. The medicine is stored strictly in the refrigerator. It is also allowed to use from birth.
In the vial, the concentration of Interferon is slightly higher than in the self-prepared solution described above. Therefore, crumbs up to a year are buried no more than 5 times a day.
The drug "Arbidol"
For the prevention of influenza and colds, medications for children under 3 years of age are not only used above. The drug "Arbidol" is effective. However, it should be remembered that the tool is allowed to be used only from 2 years of age.
The drug perfectly strengthens the immune system. It helps to increase the resistance of the child's body to many viral ailments. The medicine has proven itself as a prophylactic.
How to protect pregnant women from ailment?
The immunity of a woman preparing to become a mother is weakened. Therefore, the likelihood of catching a cold or contracting the flu is increased. Sometimes doctors recommend vaccination to prevent an epidemic. But in the early stages, it is undesirable.
A pregnant woman should direct all her strength to strengthening the body, increasing immunity. It is recommended to consume a lot of vegetables and fruits, fresh juices. Doctors advise eating a clove of garlic or a little green onion.
For preventive purposes, it is useful to use vitamin teas on herbs, fruit drinks, and fruit drinks. It is recommended to opt for rose hips, cranberries, viburnum, currants. Useful tea with lemon. Effectively eating citrus fruits.
What medicines are allowed to prevent flu and colds? For pregnant women, most of the drugs are prohibited. During an epidemic, before leaving the house, it is recommended to lubricate the mucous membrane with "Oxoline" ointment. You can drip your nose with Interferon. Before going to bed, it is recommended to rinse your mouth with Calendula or Eucalyptus tincture.
In addition, it is important for all family members, during the period of the epidemic, to take appropriate drugs for preventive purposes.
Conclusion
During cold and damp weather, any person becomes extremely vulnerable to viruses that provoke colds. In addition, the flu can be not only an unpleasant disease, knocking out of the usual rhythm of life, but also quite a dangerous phenomenon. Sometimes he leaves behind various complications. Therefore, during an epidemic, you should protect your body from ailments as much as possible. Take quality, effective medications. In this case, you are provided with excellent virus protection.