The drug "Ergoferon" belongs to the category of immunostimulants, has anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antihistamine and antiviral properties.
Pharmacological properties of the drug "Ergoferon"
Instructions for use informs that the drug has antibodies that significantly increase the body's resistance to various pathogenic infections. The tool lowers the tone of smooth muscles, swelling of the mucous membranes and bronchi, and prevents the development of allergic reactions. The successful composition of the medication gives it antihistamine and antiviral activity. The drug is produced in the form of tablets, which are intended for resorption.
Indications for taking the drug "Ergoferon"
Instructions for use indicate that tablets are prescribed for the prevention and treatment of various viral and bacterial pathologies. The tool is used for various forms of influenza, including bird and swine. The medicine is used for acute respiratory ailments caused by adenovirus, coronavirus, parainfluenza. With the help of a medication, infectious mononucleosis, herpes zoster, genital, labial herpes, chickenpox, and ophthalmic herpes are treated.
The drug is used for tick-borne encephalitis,
hemorrhagic fever, enterovirus and other types of meningitis. As part of complex therapy, tablets are taken for the treatment of pneumonia of various etiologies, yersiniosis, whooping cough, pseudotuberculosis and other bacterial infections.
Overdose and side effects of the drug "Ergoferon"
Instructions for use inform that negative effects are usually absent. Very rarely there are allergic reactions that are observed as a result of intolerance to the medication. In this case, the therapy is canceled. In case of an overdose, exacerbation of the symptoms of dyspepsia may occur , constipation, vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea may appear. These manifestations do not represent a life threat to the patient; dose adjustment is required. Contraindications include individual sensitivity to the drug.
The drug "Ergoferon": instructions for use
The medicine is taken orally, separately from eating food. The tablet is recommended to be kept in the mouth, without swallowing, until completely dissolved. The tool can be given to children starting from six months. Kids up to three years old need to dissolve the medicine in one tablespoon of boiled water brought to room temperature. Therapy should be started when the first symptoms of acute infection occur. In the first 2 hours, Ergoferon tablets must be taken every 30 minutes. After the first day of use, the drug is consumed three times at regular intervals. On the second day of treatment, the drug is used three times a day in one capsule until a full recovery occurs. For preventive purposes, the medication is used once in two tablets. Duration of prevention can be up to six months.
The medicine "Ergoferon": reviews, price
Patients talk about the effectiveness of the drug. After taking the drug as a prophylaxis, there is a decrease in the incidence rate during influenza epidemics. The cost of the drug is 290 rubles.