In the article, we consider the instructions and reviews for "Antigrippin".
This is a combination medicine designed to relieve symptoms and treat flu and colds. The drug has an antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect, reduces nasal congestion, relieving swelling of the mucous membranes of the sinuses and nasopharynx. The medicine is available in several versions, differing in composition and effect.
Reviews about "Antigrippin" are abundant.
The composition of the drug
The drug in its composition contains paracetamol, chlorphenamine maleate, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and auxiliary components.
"Antigrippin-ARVI" is available in the form of two capsules of different composition. One contains ascorbic and acetylsalicylic acids, rutoside and excipients. The second is diphenhydramine, calcium gluconate, sodium metamizole, additional components.
Antigrippin-ANVI capsules have a similar composition.
Antigrippin Maximum contains paracetamol, rimantadine hydrochloride, vitamin C, loratadine, rutoside, calcium gluconate monohydrate and excipients.
Reviews of the children's Antigrippin will also be presented.
The therapeutic effect and mechanism of action of the drug
The components of the product mutually complement each other, providing an antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antiviral effect. Paracetamol effectively lowers temperature, relieves headaches and joint pain. Vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid, acting on redox processes in the body, enhances the body's resistance. The antihistamine action of chlorphenamine facilitates nasal breathing, reduces nasal congestion, sneezing, itching and lacrimation.
Angioprotector rutoside reduces capillary permeability, reduces swelling. Metamizole sodium has an antipyretic, analgesic and mild anti-inflammatory effect. Due to the antihistamine and decongestant action of diphenhydramine, vascular permeability decreases, sore throat and allergic swelling of the upper respiratory tract decrease. Calcium gluconate is involved in the regulation of the exchange of phosphorus and calcium in the body. Remantadine has an antiviral effect and is active against influenza viruses of type A and B. When infected with influenza A virus, the drug does not allow it to penetrate the cells and enhances the formation of alpha and gamma interferons. If the disease is caused by influenza B virus, then remantadine causes an antitoxic effect.
Reviews on the effervescent Antigrippin are mostly positive.
The medication is recommended for use in acute infectious diseases such as influenza, acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory viral infections, accompanied by fever, chills, pain in the muscles and joints, headache, runny nose, sore throat and sore throat.
Antigrippin is supplied to the pharmacological market in the form of effervescent tablets for children and adults, two types of capsules for simultaneous administration (Antigrippin Maximum, Antigrippin-ANVI), powder for preparing a hot drink (Antigrippin, Antigrippin Maximum) . According to reviews, "Antigrippin" children like kids.
Dosage and treatment regimen
The dosage of the drug and the duration of treatment depend on the form of release and the type of drug.
Powder "Antigrippin" and "Antigrippin Maximum" take 1 sachet 2-3 times a day. The contents of one sachet are dissolved in one glass of hot boiled water and taken immediately. It is recommended to drink the solution between meals. Do not use more than three doses of the drug per day. The interval between doses of the drug should not be less than 4 hours, and for violations of the liver or kidneys - less than 8 hours. The course of treatment lasts a maximum of 3 days in order to lower the temperature and 5 days as an anesthetic. Take the drug longer than the specified period is possible only as directed and under the supervision of a physician. This form of the drug is suitable for the treatment of adult patients and adolescents from 15 years.
According to reviews, the powder "Antigrippin" is usually well tolerated.
"Antigrippin Maximum" in the form of capsules is prescribed to adult patients, one capsule of blue and red in one dose 2-3 times a day. It is recommended to take the drug after meals with water. Treatment should be continued until the symptoms of the disease are resolved.
Capsules "Antigrippin-ANVI" are recommended for adolescents from 15 years of age and adults. Take the drug, one white and green capsule per reception, 2-3 times a day, with a course of no more than 5 days. If after three days of therapy the improvement in well-being does not occur, it is necessary to refuse to use the drug and consult a doctor.
Side effects
According to reviews, Antigrippin can cause a large number of adverse reactions from the nervous, respiratory and digestive systems, liver and kidneys. The most serious consequences of taking the drug include: anorexia, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, erosion and ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver and (or) renal failure, tachycardia, increased pressure, allergic reactions (including Quincke's edema ), headache, dizziness, visual and hearing impairment, tinnitus, nosebleeds, anaphylactic shock, papillary necrosis of the kidneys, Lyell's syndrome, interstitial nephritis, proteinuria, anuria, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia. In children, the medicine can also cause hyperpyrexia, mental disorders, metabolic acidosis.
Contraindications
"Antigrippin" has a number of contraindications for use, among which stand out:
- acute forms of erosive and ulcerative diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- increased tendency to bleeding;
- the presence of gastrointestinal bleeding;
- bronchial asthma;
- hemophilia;
- thrombocytopenia;
- neutropenia;
- agranulocytosis;
- leukopenia;
- vitamin K deficiency;
- hemolytic anemia;
- portal hypertension;
- stratified aortic aneurysm;
- impaired liver function;
- hypercalcemia;
- hypercalciuria;
- pregnancy and lactation.
Reviews of Antigrippin effervescent tablets are presented below.
Use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation
During the bearing of a child, the drug is contraindicated for use. If there is a need to use Antigrippin for lactation, then for the entire period of treatment it is necessary to stop breastfeeding. Failure to comply with this prescription can lead to serious malformations of the fetus and newborn due to the action of acetylsalicylic acid in the composition of the drug. The teratogenic effect of the acid leads to premature closure of the arterial passage in the fetus and, as a result, to hypertension in the vessels of the pulmonary circulation. In a newborn, acetylsalicylic acid, excreted in breast milk, causes platelet dysfunction and leads to bleeding.
Use in children and adolescents up to 15 years
According to reviews, "Antigrippin" for children rarely causes negative reactions of the body. But care must be taken.
In childhood and early adolescence, when using a means to lower the temperature, it is possible to provoke the development of Reye syndrome, which is characterized by acute fatty degeneration of the liver, liver failure and encephalopathy.
Special instructions for use
In the case of prolonged treatment with "Antigrippin", strict monitoring of the condition of the liver is necessary, which is subjected to a high load due to exposure to paracetamol in the composition of the drug. It is also very important to monitor blood coagulation due to the antiplatelet effect of acetylsalicylic acid. This can be especially dangerous if surgical intervention is necessary.
Ascorbic acid can accelerate the development of intensively metastatic cancers, as well as significantly distort the results of laboratory blood tests (for example, glucose or liver transaminases).
In the presence of diseases such as bronchial asthma and hay fever, the risk of allergic reactions to the drug increases.
This confirms the instructions for use to "Antigrippin". Reviews and analogues are indicated at the end of the article.
The interaction of the drug with alcohol
Like most anti-inflammatory drugs, it is not compatible with any alcohol-containing drinks, primarily due to the presence of paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid. When interacting with alcohol, both of these components can cause health and life-threatening consequences.
Paracetamol repeatedly enhances the negative effect of alcohol toxins on the liver. In this regard, the risk of developing drug hepatitis and even cirrhosis significantly increases.
The combination of alcohol with aspirin is no less dangerous. When they interact, there is a threat of gastric bleeding and hemorrhage in the brain. This is due to the ability of alcohol to dilate blood vessels and blood thinning under the action of acetylsalicylic acid.
In addition, taking alcohol together with Antigrippin significantly increases the likelihood of developing dangerous side reactions. For the entire period of treatment with this drug, it is strongly recommended to completely abandon the use of even low-alcohol drinks, as well as any alcohol-based medications.
Influence on the ability to control mechanisms, automobile transport
During the course of treatment with Antigrippin, it is strongly recommended to refrain from driving vehicles, as well as from working with potentially dangerous mechanisms. This is due to the negative effect of the drug on the organs of hearing and vision, as well as on the speed of psychomotor reactions.
"Antigrippin" is sold in pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. However, before using the drug, it is recommended that you consult a specialist.
Reviews about "Antigrippin"
In various forums you can find a large number of reviews about the drug. The tool is very popular among patients who note the rapid onset of a therapeutic effect, the elimination of almost all the symptoms of the disease with a single medicine. As noted, "Antigrippin" is very convenient to use, since it is taken only two to three times a day, while it is able not only to completely eliminate all signs of the disease, but also to destroy the pathogen virus.
What other reviews about Antigrippin are available?
According to doctors, one should not hope for a miracle effect from one remedy. Although the remedy is really very effective in treating flu and colds, it is not suitable for a long course of therapy (more than three to five days). A number of contraindications and adverse reactions also significantly limit the possibilities of using the medicinal composition. That is why, before starting an appointment, specialist advice is recommended.
Reviews on the children's form of the drug
This tool collects numerous reviews. Moms write in their comments that the temperature gets off very well. The drug tastes good, the kids like it. But itβs often difficult to force a child to drink a full glass of liquid, and this is what needs to be done to take the medicine correctly.
But overall reviews are positive.
Analogs
Means with a similar action include:
- AnviMax;
- Fervex;
- TeraFlu;
- Coldrex.
We reviewed the instructions for use and reviews for Antigrippin.