Antiviral drugs against influenza and colds list

Review of antiviral drugs in cases of influenza and influenza

Any disease, especially ARVI and the Flu is easier, cheaper and safer not to treat, but not to prevent, to prevent its occurrence. Recently, especially worried about the "point" - it's safer. Should I take antiviral pills at all? In today's complex world, how to understand the issues:

• Will the effect of using an expensive antiviral drug?
• Which drug is better for adults to take flu, children?
• Do not it cause harm to health?
• Is there the best cure for flu?
• Effective antiviral drugs - is it advertising, business, dummy or not?

Antiviral drugs for Orvy on the Russian pharmaceutical market are as follows:

Virtually all antiviral drugs for orvi and flu have no evidence base for their antiviral efficacy. Studies are very expensive, conducted by the manufacturers themselves and those interested in the positive conclusion of the parties. Today, most clinical trials of new drugs are regularly falsified in order to bring "miraculous" drugs to the market with a new price tag. Given the fabulous commercial benefits of selling expensive antiviral drugs during the epidemic, honesty and objectivity of research is not believed. As you know, pharmacological publications, even in medical journals today, are about 90 percent - these are custom-made articles of an advertising nature.

Today in the pharmacy chains an abundance of various medicines, some of which in fact "Medicines" are not, because there are a lot of fakes, frank dummies and inefficient means. Advocates of patients' rights in Ukraine, for example, argue that in 4 drugs registered as antiviral - the active substance was not found. However, a wide advertising company allows producers to earn millions of hryvnias on them per year.

Antiviral drugs for Orvi are conventionally divided into:

• Vaccines - stimulation of the production of antibodies before infection with the virus
• Immunostimulants - drugs that temporarily enhance nonspecific immunity, which promote the production of interferons
• Antiviral drugs are agents that affect neuraminidase (a viral enzyme) by suppressing the multiplication of the virus (Oseltamivir, Zanamivir) and blockers of M2-channels Amantadine, Remantadin - these drugs have proven clinical effectiveness, but as any means have a number of side effects effects.

Most antiviral drugs for orvi and influenza are developed and applied no more than 10-40 years. The drug should have a greater "trial period" in order to draw a conclusion about its effectiveness and side effects. As for immunostimulants, these funds can have delayed consequences (development risks autoimmune diseases, oncological diseases of the blood, etc.) and should be prescribed according to strict indications.

Immunity modulators and antiviral agents

The immunostimulants produced today show the activation of immune reactions at the biochemical level (what is called "In vitro"), but their real benefits and long-term consequences of use are rather complex, poorly understood region. Since information on many mechanisms of immunity has become known relatively recently, scientists are getting more and more information about its functioning every year. Therefore, there is no confidence in the safety and correctness of general stimulation of the "under-researched" immune system (see Fig. what is immunity and whether drugs are needed to improve it). Especially prudent should be the preventive use of immunostimulants and the treatment with antiviral medicines for children.

"Pharmacy immunostimulants can not only help the body, but also harm" - says Ph.D. Tatyana Tikhomirova, immunologist-allergist. Such a state as hyperactivation of the immune system, as well as immunodeficiency is extremely dangerous, the human body functions normally only with the balance of the immune system. And if a person each time stimulates ("to increase self-immunity"), then, in the presence of predisposing factors, this may result in pathological inflammation, launching of immune aggression on healthy tissues, hyperactivation of the immune system and theoretically (in extreme cases) to the development of autoimmune or oncological disease.

If the next of kin has any autoimmune disease (rheumatoid arthritis, insulin-dependent sugar diabetes, Sjogren's syndrome, multiple sclerosis, etc.), then under no circumstances should a person use any immunostimulants. Even if a person is healthy, there is already a violation of the immune system, and one can live with them all his life, but if he is rude and persistently try to stimulate their immune system, it can end with the debut of an autoimmune disease.

Fortunately, for most healthy people, without the presence of any predisposing factors, it is difficult to "achieve" your immunity so as to seriously damage your health. Since most of the known immunostimulants either do not work at all, or almost do not work. One part of the drugs - an ordinary deception, another - ineffective means. But it should be remembered that any drug has side effects.

Drug Groups	Act	Names of drugs
Interferon preparations	Blockade of viral mRNA translation, presentation of viral antigens	Recombinant alpha / gamma interferons
Etiotropic means	Neuraminidase inhibitors	Relenza Tamiflu Peramivir
Ion channel blockers	Rimantadine (Remantadin, Orvirem)
Antiviral drugs with varying degrees of evidence of action	Enabling synthesis endogenous interferons	Kagocel Cycloferon Lavomax (Amiksin, Tyloron) Cytovir 3
Specific HA chaperone	Arbidol
NP-Protein Inhibitors	Ingavirin

Alexander Khadzhidis, Chief Clinical Pharmacologist, St. Petersburg states the following: "Some doctors for some reason first appoint patients antipyretic drugs, and then immunomodulators, supposedly for the production of interferon - which is illogical and generally is absurd. That is, first, knocking down the temperature - "forbid" the body to fight the virus (at high temperature, antibodies are produced against the virus and infection), and then artificially "forced" do.

In developed countries, interferonogens (drugs that stimulate the production of interferon) are not at all. Interferons can work only with parenteral (intravenous) administration, and even then, their effectiveness is questionable. In Russia, these drugs are extremely popular, despite the fact that they are useless.

With regard to antipyretics with the virus - to knock down the temperature better with paracetamol and once with a rise in temperature, rather than 4 p / day - "just in case." Taking Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) in ARVI, especially in children under 12 years old, is contraindicated, it can become the cause of severe damage to the central nervous system and the liver, it is not recommended to apply it to those who suffered from peptic ulcer disease Gastrointestinal tract. "

Well-known in Russia doctor Alexander Myasnikov says that all immunomodulators widely advertised in our country are a waste of money. In the United States and Western Europe, it is already unequivocally recognized and proven that these remedies are ineffective, but most Russian doctors continue to believe in the power of immunomodulators in treating Orvi.

Cytovir 3

Pharmacological action: Integratedimmunostimulating, an antiviral drug,

has an interferonogenic effect. As part of the drug - Timogen sodium, ascorbic acid, bendazole. Timogen synthetically obtained dipeptide, it enhances the nonspecific resistance of the organism. Ascorbic acid normalizes the permeability of capillaries, reducing the activity of the inflammatory process. Bendazol stimulates the production of endogenous interferon in the body.

Side effects: in people suffering from vegetative-vascular dystonia, causes a decrease in blood pressure.

Contraindications: in pregnancy, children under 1 year, thrombophlebitis, severe hypotension, diabetes mellitus, stomach ulcer, urolithiasis.

Issued: since 2001 in capsules, for children since 2006 in syrup, in powder for the preparation of solution
Research: There is no reliable information about clinical trials confirming its efficacy and safety. Often, doctors and pharmacists recommend this tool for children, but use it to treat children should be used with caution or not used at all.

References: Quite a lot of reviews in patients who use Citovir, about the effectiveness and absence of side effects. Improvement of well-being is observed on the second-third day, in single cases the drug did not help.
Price: Cytovir 3 - average240-580rub.

Kagocel

Pharmacological action: inducer of interferon synthesis, antiviral,immunomodulatingeffect. Composition: the sodium salt of the copolymer, which causes the formation of late interferon, which has high antiviral activity. The greatest effect occurs if you start treatment within the first 24 hours of the disease, but not later than the 4th day after the onset of an acute infection. With a view to prevention, it is possible to take it at any time, preferably immediately after contact with a sick Orvy or a flu.

Side effects: the emergence of allergic reactions.
It is issued: It is registered in 2003, since 2005 it is made in tablets, since 2011 it is resolved to use for children over 3 years old for the treatment of influenza, as an prevention for children can be used for children older than 6 years.

Research efficiency and safety: There is conflicting information. The active ingredient is the sodium salt of the gossypol copolymer with carboxymethyl cellulose.

And Gossipol itself is a natural polyphenol, it has been banned in the world since 1998 due to its toxicity. Gossypol for a long time and actively studied by some countries as a contraceptive, with its continued intake completely stops spermatogenesis. Chinese and Brazilian scientists say that host gossypol boys and men may suffer infertility in the future. However, Kagocel is not pure gossypol, it is the sodium salt of the copolymer, which has other properties that differ from the properties of the chemical itself.

The manufacturer actively advertises the drug and claims that the salt in Kagocel is negligible, 4 times lower than the concentration from the international standards allowed. Multiple stages of purification of the product ensure the absence of free Gossypol in the final drug, which is checked by monitoring the quality of each series of Kagocel tablets. The method used to check the availability of free gossypol is very accurate, it can reveal its content higher, 036%. In early 2013, data were published on tests performed on rats - no changes in reproductive function were detected in animals.

That is, research on primates was not done? It is known that gossypol for different animal species has its maximum dose of toxicity, according to the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) for rats the limiting toxic dose is 2200-3300 mg / kg.,for pigs 550, for guinea pigs up to 300 mg / kg. The research carried out by the manufacturer consisted in the administration of therapeutic doses to male rats, and doses 25 times higher than therapeutic doses250 mg / kg). Can you trust the rest of the statements and "studies"?

Neither in Western Europe nor in the United States Kagocel is not used, there are no WHO medicines on the list. The effectiveness of the drug is not proven according to the representatives of the Formulary Committee of the RAMS and SDMX. There were no statistical studies on the development of side effects as of autumn 2013.

The drug is actively recommended for use by adults and children, but evidence of the safety of this medicines for children 3-6 years old no, clinical studies for this age group are not was produced.

Reviews: Many help, some children and adults are allergic reactions in the form of rashes, swelling, itching.
Price: Kagocel - average180-280rub. In 2012, the volume of sales amounted to - 2.64 billion. rubles

Tyloron (Amiksin, Lavomax)

Pharmacological action: active ingredient Tiloron, possesses antiviral andimmunomodulatingaction, it is a synthetic inducer of interferon that stimulates the formation of interferons alpha, beta, gamma.

Side effects: short-term chills, allergic reactions, contraindicated in breastfeeding and pregnancy.

Issued: almost 40 years ago, children under 7 years of age are strictly prohibited.

Research: The benefits of the drug are unquestionable for both treatment and prevention of viral diseases, but this can overlap with potential harm to the body. In the 80's in the US, after tests on mice, the drug was banned, as it had a highly toxic effect,in experimental animals, retinal bundle, liver lipidosis and other side effects were observed. It does not apply in the US and the European Union. In our country, continue to produce antiviral Amiksin and doctors appoint it to patients.
A small study involved 14 patients who received tilorone in a dose of 152 and 189 g, in 2 the drug caused keratopathy and retinopathy (while the visual acuity did not decrease), these effects were reversible. The authors of the study concluded about the potential danger of the drug for health.
Reviews: The occurrence of allergic reactions, the high cost of medicine.
Price: Amiksin - on average500-560rub. Sales volume in 2012 amounted to 7 billion. rub.

Additionally! Medicines, the so-called immunomodulators - Lycopid, Polyoxidonium, Cycloferon, Proteflazide, Timogen, Panavir, Isoprinosine, Neovir, Groprinosin and others. - should not be used to treat children (for various diseases) without immunograms and serious indications as they do not have the proper clinical trials of efficacy and safety in the treatment children.

Antiviral drugs

Below are just some of the antiviral medications from Orvi, reviews about them, a brief description, comments on known studies of their effectiveness, the average price in pharmacies.

Ingavirin

Pharmacological action: active substance imidazolylethanamide pentandioic acid. It is active against adenovirus infection, influenza A, B, respiratory syncytial infection, parainfluenza. It is an immunomodulator that affects the functional activity of the interferon system.

Side effects: allergic reactions

Contraindicated: children under 18 years.

Produced: as a drug for the treatment of influenza and orgi from 2008, before that, according to prof. Vlasova Vasilia Vitaglutam (imidazolylethanamide pentane diacid) was used in Russia before 2008 as a stimulant for hematopoiesis in cancer patients receiving an anticancer therapy.

Research: According to the manufacturers, the idea of ​​producing Ingavirin arose in the 1980s, but Only after many years of research into its safety and efficacy was the drug submitted for registration by 2008 year. When Vitaglutam was used in patients with oncological diseases, there was no convincing evidence of its effectiveness. And when in 2008 Ingavirin appeared on the pharmaceutical market without full-fledged studies, the "epidemic of swine flu" began in the country, therefore Ingavirin was actively sold. The drug was recommended by the Ministry of Health and Social Development, even despite the absence of placebo-controlled studies, reasonable evidence of its effectiveness.

One study conducted at 105!!! of patients with confirmed influenza showed the following results:

• Receiving ingavirin reduced the duration of fever to 3 hours (if used in the first 1 days after the onset of the disease)
• In the placebo group, this is 72 hours
• In the group taking Arbidol - 48 hours

Analyzing the duration and intensity of flu symptoms - weakness, headache, dizziness in patients with ingavirin was confirmed to reduce the severity of the disease, side effects are not revealed.

In May 2009, Alexander Chuchalin, chief therapist of the Russian Federation, (he led a team of drug developers) gave an interview to the magazine Ogonek: "The new antiviral agent Ingavirin efficiency is much higher than that of the AmericanTamiflu. The Russian drug is quickly and easily integrated into the genome of the A / H1N1 virus, immediately destroying it. It is also effective with other dangerous viruses. "

Reviews: Most drug does not help, isolated cases confirm the reduction in the timing of the disease.

Price:380-460rub. From January to June 2010, the sales volume of Ingavirin was 220 million. rubles, 467 thousand packages were sold.

Arbidol

Pharmacological action: Antiviral, has the ability to suppress viruses of influenza A and B, SARS - severe acute respiratory syndrome, associated coronavirus. Arbidol is also used in the complex therapy of acute rotavirus intestinal infections.
Active substance: Methylphenylthiomethyl-dimethylaminomethyl-hydroxybromoindole carboxylic acid ethyl ester.

Side effects: use of children under 3 years is prohibited, individual

allergic reactions.
Produced: invented in 1974, in 1992, it began its industrial production.

Research: Until 2013 there was no convincing evidence in its effectiveness and safety. Studies conducted in the USSR have not been published. In Russia in 2008, a study of 300 people showed that Viferon was more effective than Arbidol. In 2004, in China, tests for 230 patients with symptoms of Orvi showed it was not effective, in contrast to Tamiflu and Ingaverin. In 2009, in the journal of the UK "Antiviral Research the authors of the research stated that strains resistant to Arbidol are formed less frequently than those of Remantadine and Amantadine.

The Office of Quality Control of US Medicines denied registration of Arbidol in the United States, and WHO has never considered this drug as an effective antiviral drug.

Update on the drug: At the end of 2013, the World Health Organization Arbidol (umifenovir) as an antiviral drug with a direct effect, assigning it an individual code J05AX13. Thus, Pharmstandard received a nominal permission for widespread use of the drug on the territory of the Russian Federation, where Arbidol is included in the standards of treatment and prevention of influenza and ARVI in children and adults.

Nevertheless, the multicenter test of the effectiveness of Arbidol, which was planned to be completed in 2013, has not been completed to this day, and its terms have been postponed to 2015. The results of this test, which has serious sponsors and does not suffer from a shortage of patients, could put a dot over I in the arbidol epic, but for unknown reasons this is not occurs. I.eevidence of effectiveness is not present until now, it remains to wait ...

Reviews: The same number of positive reviews and opinions about the ineffectiveness of its use. There are isolated cases of allergic reactions in the form of dermatitis, angioedema, pain in the epigastric region.
Price: Arbidol - on average130-710rub. In 2012, the volume of sales - more than 5 billion. rub.

At the pharmaceutical market in Belarus, an analog of Arbidol, producer of JV "Lekpharm" appeared. It is a generic drug, in the Belarusian import-substituting packaging - Arpetol. The instructions to him indicate that the active substance is: arbidol hydrochloride? Once again, the commercialization of today's pharma market and the lack of proper control is proved!

Tamiflu

Pharmacological action: an antiviral drug, which includes oseltamivir carboxylate (active metabolite), suppresses influenza A and B viruses. When Orvi is not effective.

Side effects: Nausea, insomnia, diarrhea, dizziness, lethargy, cough, headaches, with caution to pregnant women and lactation. Contraindicated for children under 1 year.

Produced: since 1996, the pharmaceutical company "F. Hoffmann-La Roche "registered the right to develop

preparations containing oseltamivir.

Research: Tamiflu has a disadvantage - it complicates the diagnosis, because side effects are similar to the symptoms of influenza. It is dangerous in the epidemic period with long-term admission. Optimum effective only short-term use - a few days at the beginning of the flu. Independent researchers demanded a standard report from the Swiss manufacturer of 4-5 research modules. To which the pharmaceutical company provided only the first modules, repeated requests for full information were never satisfied.

Since 2004, cases of neuropsychic disorders began to be registered, more often in children and adolescents, who took Tamiflu during influenza - hallucinations, nightmares, confusion, convulsions, anxiety, etc.

Japanese postmarketing studies of this drug in 2006 have indicated a risk of developing impaired consciousness in humans - psychosis, depression, suicidal tendencies, especially in children. And there were also 54 deaths after Tamiflu, 16 of which were in adolescents 10-19 years (15 killed suicide, 1 died, hitting a car), the rest died of kidney failure (it is possible that due to severe flu).

The latest information about this drug:Back in April 2014, the Cochrane Society (an independent health research network) represented by Tom Jefferson and the British Medical the journal published data from the Cochrane review of studies that did not confirm the efficacy of Tamiflu and Relenza in the treatment and prevention influenza. Also, the efficacy of reducing influenza complications with these drugs has also been questioned. The firm attempts of Roche firm to fight back with a firm promise to provide undeniable evidence in the form of results of randomized trials have so far not been successful. Evidence is expected to present.

April 10, 2014, the Cochrane Collaboration website published the results of these 26 clinical trials Relenza and 20 clinical trials of Tamiflu, in which 2, 00 people participated.

As a result of the research it was found that:

• Oseltamivir as a preventive agent slightly reduces the risk of developing influenza in families, without reducing the ability of the influenza virus to be transmitted from person to person.
• The duration of symptoms is reduced by 16 hours (from 7 to, days), in children this effect is absent altogether.
• The drug has no effect on the risk of serious complications (sinusitis, otitis media, pneumonia, bronchitis), that is, does not reduce the likelihood of complications.
• The medicine is recognized as sufficiently toxic, increasing the risk of nausea, vomiting in both children and adults.
• When used for preventive purposes, the drug was dangerous to health, because it leads to mental disorders, impaired renal function, in some cases found that it helps to reduce the production of their own antibodies to the virus.

Based on these studies, health officials of the world's leading countries should decide to stop mass procurement of antiviral drugs with the current substance Oseltamivir due to the high risk of side effects and low effectiveness as a medicine for the therapy and prevention of influenza virus in the period epidemic.

reference: only on the basis of the claims of the manufacturer Tamiflu that the drug significantly reduces the risk of serious complications and hospitalization of patients during the epidemic, countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States in 2009 in connection with the epidemic of swine flu, these drugs were purchased at 40 million doses (The USA, bln. dollars, Great Britain 424 million. f.St.).

Based on recent data on the low efficacy and non-safety of this antiviral agent, an international group experts in evidence-based medicine called on the governments of the world's leading countries to stop mass purchases of Tamiflu and Relenza.

Reviews: There are enough reviews about side effects in the form of vomiting, dizziness, psychosis, headache. The effectiveness of influenza is confirmed by many.

Price: Tamiflu-on average1200-1300rub.

Remantadine (Rimantadine)

Pharmacological action: antiviral drug, an adamantane derivative, suppresses various strains of the influenza A virus (swine flu including).

Side effects: contraindicated in pregnant women, children under 1 year. Reduces concentration of attention, causes dizziness, nervousness, headache, increased fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dryness in

mouth.

Produced: information on the first uses of the drug are known since 1968.

Research: The tests were conducted from 1981 to 2006, mainly they showed a lower toxicity of Remantadine in comparison with Amantadine. One study showed the effectiveness of preventing Amantadine influenza infection by 61% in compared with the placebo group and in the event that a person fell ill, then for 1 day reduced febrile syndrome. In the same study, he was compared to Tamiflu, he gave an efficacy of 73% of the placebo group. Rimantadine (Remantadine) is currently considered a drug with proven clinical efficacy, but the possible resistance to it of some strains of the influenza virus.

Reviews: There are reviews that Remantadin causes side effects - dizziness, tachycardia, bitterness in the mouth. In general, the reviews are positive.
Price: Remantadine - average50-150rub.

It is during the flu (including swine) with the first symptoms of therapists and pediatricians recommend: adults - Remantadin, Tamiflu. Children over 1 year old are shown by Orvir (rimantadine syrup), Viferon. Children older than 8 years can - Remantadin (in the table), Tamiflu.

Interferon preparations

Interferons are informant proteins, which are excreted by cells infected with viruses. They seem to inform other cells about the infection and the required inactivation of the virus. Alpha interferons produce lymphocytes, beta - fibroblasts. In addition to Viferon, the alpha group includes Intron, Reaferon, Kipferon.

Viferon

The creation of the drug was scientifically justified in the period 1990-1995. group of scientists of the Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology. N.F. Gamaleia under the guidance of prof. Malinovskaya V.V.
Since December 1996 on the basis of the same SRI, serial production of recombinant interferon alfa-2b in suppositories begins. Viferon - a candle with a different content of the active substance.

Application:

• Viferon-1 (150000 IU) is designed for babies from birth to 7 years. It is used in ARVI, herpetic infection, as an additional remedy for prolonged pneumonia or sepsis, including in preterm infants with intrauterine infections. The drug is given a course for 5 days. Children under 7 years are recommended 1 candle 2 times a day. Preterm, born on a period of more than 34 weeks - as children under 7 years. With a shorter gestation period - 1 candle three times a day. If necessary, after a five-day break, the course can be repeated for another 5 days.
• In children older than seven years, an adult drug in candles for 50, 00 IU is used twice a day for five days. Possible use of viferon in pregnant women.
• Candles with viferon content of , 0, 00 and , 0, 00 IU are used in the treatment of viral hepatitis and herpetic infections.
• The preparation in the form of ointment is intended for the therapy of herpes on the skin and mucous membranes in adults and children older than a year.

Side effects: the main side effect of drugs viferon may be an allergic reaction, which happens infrequently.

Research: As for the effectiveness of the drug, it is not included in list A of evidence-based pharmacology. I.e,wide randomized trials in humans consistent with international standards were not performed. However, a positive practical experience of treatment with viferon in pediatric practice is available. (By the way, nitroglycerin also does not have randomized studies that prove its effectiveness, which does not make it an ineffective first-line drug for stenocardia). Publications of these clinical trials of the drug are available only in Russian and were conducted only in domestic clinics. Value for money allows pediatricians to recommend a drug for ARVI treatment in children younger than seven years. For adults in the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, the drug is of limited use because of rectal administration and the availability of alternative drugs.

The main arguments of the opponents of the drug:

• high molecular weight of protein molecules that can not be absorbed in the gut
• lack of clinical trials that meet international standards.

Kipferon

In candle light a little expensive for the treatment of common colds. Therefore, it is replaced by viferon. But, with severe forms of intestinal dysbiosis in children of the first two years of life, the drug shows good clinical results.

Studies: Randomized trials were not conducted, that is, the drugrefers to the list of drugs with unproven effects. The main claims:

• High molecular weight, which prevents normal absorption
• Adding to the drug components of the donor blood, which can cause fever and allergies.

Cycloferon

Cycloferon was originally registered as a veterinary drug in 1993 for the treatment of animals with viral infections, in 1995 it was already honey. a drug.

The drug Cycloferon is approved for use in adults and children older than four years. Produced in solution for injection, tablets, liniment. Refers to immunomodulating drugs, is an inducer of interferon, enhancing its production and exhibiting antiviral, anti-inflammatory and immunostimulating properties.

Application: on the territory of the Russian Federation is used in the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, viral hepatitis, herpes infection, human papillomaviruses and other urological and gynecological pathologies (eg, candidiasis, chlamydia).
Contraindications: The drug is not recommended for pregnant and lactating. May cause an allergic reaction.
Research: Cycloferon is an immunostimulant that stimulates the immune system and the production of interferons. To date, allclinical trialsthis drug, published in the medical literature,were conducted only in the territory of the Russian Federation and do not meet international standards.

There are no serious clinical trials for cycloferon that would prove its effectiveness or refuted the absence of long-term adverse effects of this drug (development of autoimmune diseases). It is not superfluous to recall that all drugs that are on the pharma market for less than five years are still at the fifth level pharmacological tests and it is quite possible to identify previously unknown undesirable effects from drugs such series. In the presence of newly identified harmful effects, the drug will be withdrawn from the pharmacy networks and discontinued, and most of those who have been treated with this remedy and have earned some disruptions in health are unlikely to receive at least some compensation.

Conclusions:

Ineffectiveness of antiviral agents due to the stability of strains of the virus

The lack of a positive effect with the use of certain antiviral drugs for influenza is possible, and because there are drug-resistant viruses and a specific influenza strain may already be resistant to a particular drug (eg, Remantadin).

Other treatments and placebo effect

It is also possible that patients whose reviews indicate the efficacy of such remedies were quickly recovered by other methods of symptomatic treatment, and the placebo effect is not excluded (cf. amazing facts about placebo).

Strong immunity

In a healthy organism, after 2-3 days, the immune system produces enough protective antibodies against the virus, it does not need additional medicines. It is enough to comply with all the known rules - bed rest, plentiful hot drink, vitaminized foods and drinks, clean air in the patient's room, gargling, etc.

Rapid recovery with antiviral drugs

In various life situations, reducing the duration of the disease even for one day can be very important, for example - wedding day, urgent business trip, important business deal, exam, interview and etc. It is in such cases that the use of antiviral drugs, which reduce the duration of the illness by 2-3 days, may make sense.

There are no adequate studies

Absence of benign studies on the study of effectiveness and side effects (on a large group of people, different ages, during long time), most antiviral agents from Orvi and influenza suggest the caution of their use or even the rejection of them.

Do not spend money on pacifiers

Spending money, in some cases, considerable, on drugs with unproved efficacy, side effects, questionable safety, perhaps, is not advisable. Any medicine, even useless or empty, can damage the body.

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Inexpensive but effective antiviral drugs for adults: a list of cheap drugs

Antiviral drugs for ARVI are the best medicines for adults, using which you can relieve the symptoms of colds.

All doctors insist that during the spread of viral infections it is necessary to carry out prophylaxis, rather than wait for the moment until the flu or angina appears.

The most effective preventive measure in winter and autumn is the stimulation of protective functions of the body. Good immunity will not allow pathogens to provoke the disease, or at least avoid complications that are increasingly developing against the background of catarrhal diseases.

When the disease is caused by viruses - ARVI, then treatment should be mandatory. The best solution in this case is effective antiviral drugs. Their principle of action is to affect the etiologic factor, that is, the virus.

As a rule, antiviral drugs are used for influenza and ARVI. Anti-inflammatory tablets of a wide range of action affect the replication of the virus, stopping its reproduction.

Anti-influenza drugs can have a natural or synthetic basis. They are used not only in the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections or influenza, but also for preventive purposes.

This best medicine can be used to treat various stages of the common cold. Today, medicine knows more than 500 pathogens of various types of colds. Therefore, the choice of funds that help to overcome the disease is also quite extensive.

As a rule, viral diseases are treated with three groups of drugs:

1. Antifungal agents of a wide spectrum of action.
2. Preparations fighting with cytomegalovirus.
3. Medicines treating herpes infection.

If the disease has acquired a severe form, then it is necessary to take antiviral tablets, and the easy stages can be treated with interferons.

Within 24-32 hours after the onset of primary manifestations, it is important to quickly start taking an antiviral agent.

If the reproduction of the virus is not stopped on time, then it will flood the entire body.

In this case, the antiviral tablets are ineffective in their effectiveness.

What is the effect of antiviral drugs in ARVI?

Antiviral drugs for colds eliminate the factors of appearance and its development. So, the result of the action of such funds is:

• reducing the risk of exacerbations in chronic diseases (asthma, bronchitis, etc.);
• relief of painful manifestations, reduction in the duration of ARVI for a couple of days;
• reducing the risk of complications.

Antiviral drugs for influenza are used as emergency preventive care if someone from close relatives gets sick and needs to reduce the risk of infection.

Antiviral pills for ARVI

In the category in which synthetic antiviral drugs are found, effectively combating viruses, there are 2 groups of effective drugs. The principle of M-channel blockers is that the virus does not have the ability to enter cells and multiply there.

A good remedy from this category is Rimantandin (Remantadine) and Amantadine (Midantan). To obtain the necessary effectiveness, treatment should be started when the first symptoms of the disease appear. However, their disadvantage is that it is difficult to determine what kind of virus the person has struck.

Such antiviral drugs doctors appoint during the epidemic of influenza A. Moreover, swine and bird flu are resistant to them. It should be remembered that anti-cold tablets should be taken not only for

who was ill, but also to people who are near him.

Inhibitors of neuraminidase actively fight viruses of influenza B and A. Their action is based on the suppression of the enzyme responsible for the spread of the virus.

Drugs belonging to this group are Zanamivir (Relenza) and Oseltamivir (Tamiflu). Reception of such funds must begin in the first two days after the onset of primary symptoms of acute respiratory viral infection.

The list of anti-cold medications includes:

1. Cycloferon;
2. Tamiflu;
3. Amizon;
4. Relenza;
5. Ribavirin;
6. Grippferon;
7. Arbidol;
8. Anaferon;
9. Viferon;
10. Amiksin;
11. Kagocel;
12. Viferon;
13. Remantadine.

Zanamivir

This antiviral drug is prescribed for adults and children from 5 years with influenza. Inhalation should be done twice a day for 5 mg for 5 days. So, the total daily dosage is 10 mg.

The agent should not be combined with other inhalation mixtures, including bronchodilators, because exacerbations may occur with bronchial asthma and other nonspecific lung diseases. Some people who do not have lung diseases sometimes have nasopharyngeal irritation, which occasionally leads to bronchospasm.

Oseltamivir

For treatment of adults and children from 12 years old, a doctor may prescribe an antiviral drug Oseltamivir. The recommended daily dose is 75 mg, which must be divided into two doses. Tablets should be drunk for five days.

In addition, the remedy can be prescribed to a child of 1 year, provided that his body weight will not be less than 15 kg. So, if the weight is 15 kg, then the dose is 30 mg, up to 23 kg - 45 mg, up to 40 kg - 60 mg and more than 40 kg - 75 mg. Capsules should be drunk twice a day for 5 days.

However, people who have kidney failure should take this remedy with extreme caution, because it can provoke the appearance of nausea and vomiting, so that you first need to carefully study the instruction that drinking with a cold and as.

In addition, the doctor can prescribe inexpensive antiviral drugs including a wide spectrum of action of Pranobeks (Grosprinosin) and Ribavirin (Ribarin).

Ribavirin

This antiviral drug affects influenza B and A viruses. In addition, it is effective in rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, acute respiratory viral infections, respiratory syncytial virus and parainfluenza.

But this remedy is quite toxic, for these reasons it is prescribed only if the respiratory syncytial infection is confirmed. Often it becomes the cause of bronchiolitis in children.

Ribavirin is a good remedy for a new generation whose price is high enough. It is used for the treatment of colds in adults 4 times a day for 200 mg for 1 week. But with hemolytic anemia, kidney failure and pregnancy, Ribavirin is prohibited.

Inosin pranobeks

The anti-cold tablets Inosin Pranobeks of the new generation are effective at:

• ARVI;
• adenoviruses;
• influenza;
• rhinoviruses;
• parainfluenza.

This anti-catarrhal medicine stimulates the immune system. To cure the flu and other viral infections, adult Inosin Pranobeks should be taken 4 times a day for 2 tablets in one week. For children, the daily allowance should not be more than 50 mg per kg of body weight.

The drug is taken up to 4 times a day at the same time. Duration of therapy is from 5 to 7 days.

Interferons and interferon inducers

These antiviral agents are protein elements synthesized by the body in response to infection, thereby producing resistance to viruses. Interferons are not inferior in performance to narrow-range groups of drugs. They have a wide range of activities, so they top the ranking among other synthetic influenza drugs.

However, some doctors are convinced that with ARVI this group of drugs is ineffective. These antiviral drugs for colds can be prescribed in the form of rectal suppositories and nasal drops.

So, the native leukocyte interferon should be buried in the nose up to 6 times a day, and Reaferon 2 drops 4 times a day. Basically, Viferon is prescribed in the form of suppositories, and adults are prescribed Viferon 3 or 4.

Concerning interferon inducers, they are a kind of stimulator for the production of interferons by the body. With a cold, the doctor can prescribe Meglumine acridon acetate (Cycloferon), Tyloron (Amiksin) and other antiviral tablets.

Amiksin

To cure ARI and influenza should take Amiksin - a new generation medicine, the price of which is quite low.

This remedy should be taken orally after a meal. The dose for adults is 0.125 g, and for children from 7 years - 0. 06. Tablets are drunk on the first day of illness, and then every other day.

The duration of therapy involves taking 6 tablets. However, Amiksin can not be taken to children under 7 years old and pregnant women.

Cycloferon

Tablets Cycloferon in its effectiveness are similar to Amiksin. They are used in the treatment of acute respiratory infections and influenza.

Often the drug is used as a solution (12.5%) for intravenous injections of 2 ml for two days. After that, the injections are done in a day or take the tablets (0.15 g) for 20 days.

Kagocel

It is an inducer of interferon, which has an immunomodulatory and antiviral effect.

As a rule, the drug is prescribed for catarrhal diseases three times a day for 2 tablets. In the first two days of treatment, the daily dosage should be 72 mg.

After the medicine should be taken three times a day for 1 tablet (36 mg). For 4 days of treatment the patient drinks about 18 tablets.

Arbidol

The most inexpensive drug that is effective for viruses A and B, adenoviruses, parainfluenza and syncytial infections. The principle of the agent is to stimulate the synthesis of endogenous interferon. Arbidol helps to strengthen the immune system and has an antioxidant effect.

If there are no complications for a cold, the medicine can be administered to children and adults:

1. 3-6 years - 50 mg;
2. 6-12 years old - 100 mg;
3. After 12 years - 200 mg.

Arbidol should be taken for 5 days four times a day every 6 hours. After that, the medicine is drunk 1 time in 7 days throughout the month.

Amizon

Inexpensive antiviral agent, which is the inducer of endogenous interferon. Has anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and antiviral effect.

Adults should take Amizon after meals up to 4 times a day at an average severity of acute respiratory infections and flu by 0.25 g, and for severe disease - 0.5 grams per week. The dose for children up to 12 years old is 0.125 g three times a day for 5 days.

Anaferon

It is a homeopathic drug that has an immunomodulatory and antiviral effect. In addition, it is used in the treatment of influenza and ARVI. Adults need to take 1 tablet up to 6 times a day.

Treatment Anaferon should be started with the first respiratory manifestations. When the patient's condition improves, the drug is taken once a day for 10 days.

Children from 0.5 to 3 years, one tablet should be dissolved in 15 ml of water, and then drink. For preventive purposes, Anaferon is prescribed 1 tablet once a day, for 1-3 months. Plus, this is a fairly cheap offer.

Grippferon

A medicinal product for intranasal use, which has an anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effect. The duration of the therapeutic course and the dosage are determined by the treating therapist.

For children under 1 year, a single recommended dose is 1 drop (500 IU) 5 times a day. Children from 1 to 3 years are prescribed 2 drops (1000 IU) three times a day.

At the age of 14 years, the daily dose is 2 drops (100 IU) five times a day. Adult person Grippferon should take up to 6 times a day for 3 drops (1500 IU). The duration of the treatment course is five days.

Plant antiviral drugs are inexpensive

Many herbs have anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects. Often, herbal remedies help fight herpes infection.

Very often colds are accompanied by herpes. Moreover, the course of cytomegalovirus infection is often accompanied by the same symptoms as in ARVI.

Alpizarin is included in the list of medicines combating viruses and infections. In its composition there is an extract of mango leaves, a yellow penny and an alpine penny.

In addition, Flacoside is a good medicine based on natural ingredients. The active substance of the drug is obtained from velvet Laval and Amur velvet.

External it is possible to apply such ointments as:

• Gossypol (the active substance is obtained by processing the root of cotton or cotton seeds).
• Helepin (the active component is the leaves of the Coppedicidae).
• Megozin (oil from cotton).

In addition, natural antiviral drugs for colds include in their list such drugs as Altabor (on the basis of stems of glutinous and gray alder) and Proteflazid (an extract of ground part of reed and pike soddy). These drugs are actively used for preventive and curative purposes for influenza and other colds.

Another immunomodulatory and antiviral action is provided by the preparation from the German manufacturer Imupret. The composition of this remedy is oak bark, walnut leaves and field horsetail. That such a rational approach to the treatment of ARVI, and how to use drugs - in the form in this article.

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Effective drugs for ARVI and influenza

At the time of worsening epidemiological situation, the question of how to effectively treat ARVI and influenza is very acute; drugs that modern pharmacological industry, help not only to eliminate the symptoms of viral diseases, but also to influence the mechanisms of their development, which makes them the main means of treatment virus infections.

Influenza is a part of the ARVI group, so this type of illness is similar in its symptoms. The difference is the duration of the incubation period, the course of the disease and the complications of advanced forms of the disease. The similarity of the symptoms makes it possible to apply an identical remedy for cold and flu for therapeutic therapy.

Features of viral infections

To select the effective treatment of viral respiratory diseases, the doctor focuses on such symptoms as:

• fever, chills;
• pain in the muscles;
• headache;
• general malaise, weakness;
• high body temperature;
• change in the condition of the lymph nodes;
• inflammatory processes in the airways.

In some cases, there may be swelling of the larynx mucosa, coughing and lacrimation. Influenza begins suddenly and has more severe symptoms than SARS or ARI. With a typical manifestation of these types of viral infection and their course for more than 7 days, the doctor prescribes effective medications for cold and flu. Especially it concerns small children, if begun ORVI is complicated by additional symptoms from other organs. Of great importance in this case is antiviral therapy, which consists of three main areas:

• influence on the cause of the disease and directly on the virus-causative agent with the help of etiotropic drugs;
• influence on the mechanisms of the development of the disease;
• elimination of painful symptoms.

The most effective remedies for colds and flu are etiotropic drugs that have an effect on viruses. In the treatment of colds and influenza, they are given special attention when the first symptoms appear, but by 5-7 The day when bacterial flora can join the disease, doctors recommend taking antibiotics. Etiotropic drugs are not used as preventive agents. If the disease has an easy form of leakage, antiviral drugs doctors do not recommend using, because the body itself is able to cope with the infection under normal immunity.

When new symptoms appear in the form of a cough, runny nose, fever, only the use of antiviral medicines helps. During this period, active propagation of the virus-agent occurs, therefore, as soon as the patient began to observe these symptoms of a cold, these medications must be taken immediately. After a few days, taking these medicines will be useless.

Classification of antiviral agents

Drugs from influenza and colds are divided into several groups:

• interferons and their inducers;
• antiviral antibiotics;
• antiviral phytopreparations;
• stimulants of immunity - immunomodulators.

Interferons are a protein group of substances that are produced by virus-infected cells.

Due to their effectiveness, the multiplication of viruses in cells ceases, which allows us to further protect the body from a virus attack.Interferon is a powder that is dissolved in boiled water.

It is taken immediately before contact with the infected person and before leaving for places with a large population of people. Use the drug as follows: dissolved powder is injected into each nasal canal for 5 drops for 2 times a day.

For today it is the best remedy for viral diseases. The earlier his reception is begun, the more effective he will show himself. When the infection begins, the dosage of the drug is changed. The drug is administered 5 drops every 2 hours (5 times a day).

Treatment continues for three days. You can treat the disease with Interferon, using it as a substance for inhalation: in 10 ml of warm water dilute 3 ampoules. The thermal procedure is carried out 2 times a day for 3 days.

To this group of drugs is another means for influenza and viral infections - Grippferon, which is a combined preparation of preventive and curative action. The drug is instilled in the nasal passages every 4 hours for 3 drops. If the patient is sensitive to the components of the drug, its use is discontinued. It is contraindicated for pregnant women, especially in the early stages.

ARI and influenza are treated with Viferon. Recently, doctors recommend it for treatment of young children as the best tool to help stimulate the formation of interferons in the body. They have a depressing effect on different groups of viruses such drugs from influenza and ARVI, as Amiksin, Lavomax, where the active substance is Tyloron.

Arpeflus, Arbidol, Immustat - a group of drugs that help increase the body's resistance to viral infections. The main substance in them is Umifenovir.

Other antiviral agents

Treatment for colds and influenza is also carried out with the help of other drugs that inhibit the process of reproduction of the virus by affecting its shell. These medications include Remavir, Rimantadine.

For children this type of medicine is prescribed for treatment and prevention. Packaged powders are diluted in water and given in the scheme. As a preventive tool, it is recommended to drink the medicine for two weeks with 1 diluted bag (the dosage varies according to the age of the child).

All these groups of drugs have side effects and contraindications. To avoid severe consequences, it is necessary to carry out a sensitivity test and strictly observe the dosages for the treatment prescribed by the doctor. The most common side effects are nausea, dizziness, stools, hypertension, allergies. Especially cautiously should take these drugs to people with kidney disease.

Other types of drugs that act solely on the influenza virus are neuraminidase inhibitors. These include Zanamivir, Relenza. These drugs are used only as inhalants as a curative and preventive agent. Preparations in which the active substance is Zanamivir, have a high degree of toxicity, which demonstrates a large number of side effects. Very carefully it should be taken to people with kidney diseases and prone to allergic reactions.

Preparations of the natural group

Inhibiting the activity of influenza virus neuraminidase and helping the body to produce its own interferon are antiviral drugs of plant origin.

Effective among them are Proteflazide, Flavozid, Altabor, Immunoflazid, in which the extract is an active alder. This type of medicines has not only antiviral, but also antibacterial action. For medicinal and prophylactic purposes, the medicine is taken three times a day, dissolving two tablets. The course of treatment is 7 days.

If a patient has increased sensitivity to this group of drugs, the doctor appoints others. Against the background of long-term use of drugs in this group, there may be an allergic reaction. When pregnancy and breast-feeding, they are also not recommended.

To reduce and stop the multiplication of viruses, the administration of Proteflazide, Flavozide, Immunoflazide, which are made on the basis of medicinal herbs of pike and turtle, terrestrial.

This group of medicines is also characteristic of its immunomodulating feature. Doctors appoint them as a curative and preventive agent. Immunoflazid - syrup, which is used for two weeks twice a day for 9 ml. With a preventive purpose, it is consumed within a month.

The drug Flavozid is taken according to the scheme: 5 ml twice a day from the first to the third day of the disease, starting with the fourth - 8 ml. Preparations made on the basis of phytocomponents almost never show side effects. Their reception is contraindicated only to pregnant women in the first trimester, as well as during lactation.

Complex homeopathic antiviral drugs that suppress the active action of viruses are Engystol, Sagrippin, Amizon, which have antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, interferonogenic properties.

Treatment of children

In acute respiratory viral diseases, pediatricians recommend the use of homeopathic medicines - candles, powders, syrups. These types of drugs actively suppress viral attacks and increase the protective properties of the child's body. These include Viburkol and Aflubin, Gripp-Heel, EDAS-903 and others. Significant effectiveness of these drugs with simple forms of viral diseases.

Some pediatricians are inclined to believe that not all phyto-drugs have an effective antiviral effect, so they advise not to experiment with the health of the child. If the drug does not begin to show therapeutic effect within 24 hours, it should be replaced with a drug of another group.

Treatment of influenza and colds in children is carried out with drugs such as Arbidol, Rimantadine, Ribavirin, Tamiflu. In some cases, it is recommended to take Acyclovir, which acts on many types of viruses. Rimantadine, as a rule, is used only to neutralize the influenza virus, it does not have the proper effect on other types of viruses.

This drug is considered the most in demand during the flu epidemic as a preventive. It is shown in the treatment of children and Ribavirin, which in its spectrum of action is very similar to Rimantadine. In addition, it has a depressing effect on the virus that causes pneumonia in infants. If there is a decrease in the effectiveness of rimantadine, it is advised to replace it with Ribavirin.

The spread of the virus in the child's body delays Arbidol. Despite its popularity in ARVI, it can only have a curative effect on influenza viruses. Of all antiviral drugs for children, Tamiflu is recognized as the most effective.

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Its activity is observed not only in the early stages of the disease, but also in the period of exacerbation. Its effect is several times stronger than other drugs. Tamiflu has side effects, so it is prescribed only to children who are 12 years old.

Assign drugs and interferon group with a child's dosage - suppositories Viferon, drops Grippferon, suppositories Kipferon. The drug of the new domestic pharmacy Derinat, despite its recent existence on the pharmacological market, has won many positive reviews.

It is available in the form of drops. This helps start an active fight against the viruses through the nasopharynx, preventing them from penetrating further into the body. The drug helps to strengthen the effect of drugs that treat a child in conjunction with Derinatom. It is allowed to use this medicine for infants from the first days of life.

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Sometimes children are prescribed immunostimulating agents - Riboxin, IRS 19, Imudon, Bronhomunal, Metiluracil. There are separate types of these medicines, prescribed by the pediatrician as a prophylactic, and those that are can appoint only immunology doctors after a special diagnosis of the immune characteristics of the body child. It must be remembered that immunostimulants do not have a therapeutic effect during the active development of the disease. They are used before the infection begins to multiply in the body.

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For the prevention of flu and cold medicines: a list of the best

Winter, entering into legal rights, is associated not only with fun pastime on sledges, skis, but also with epidemics of influenza 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 medicines that improve immunity and perfectly eliminate viruses for the prevention of flu and cold.

Recommended groups of medicines

Catarrhal diseases develop, as a rule, against the background of impaired immunological reactivity. Reducing the body's natural defense increases susceptibility to infections and increases the likelihood of recurrence of viral diseases. Recommended for the prevention of flu and cold medicines:

1. Inductors of interferon. These include preparations "Cycloferon "Arbidol "Kagocel "Amiksin "Neovir". These drugs increase the production of their own interferon in the body, which increases the antiviral response. Such drugs are recommended to use in advance, a certain preventive course.
2. Vitamins. The body needs them during the cold season. The most relevant is the use of Aevit, Gerimax, Antioxi-caps, Vetoron.
3. Adaptogens. These are drugs that increase the resistance of the human body to the environment. Medicines stimulate protective forces, increase efficiency. Preference is given to such means as an extract of Eleutherococcus, Leuzea, Schizandra, Gerimax.
4. Immunomodulators. These drugs restore impaired immunity. It is advisable to use drugs that do not require preliminary examination and are characterized by excellent tolerability for the prevention of influenza and cold. These can be preparations "Immunal "Immunorm "Bioaron C "Tonzilgon N "Bronhomunal "IRS-19 "Likopid "Imudon "Ribomunil".
5. Antiviral drugs. Such a means can protect the body from a variety of viruses even during prevention. One of the effective means are Arbidol, Anaferon, Grippferon, Amiksin, Viferon, Kagotsel, Tsikloferon, Amizon.

List of drugs

Wishing to prevent unpleasant ailments, each person faces a large choice of means. Doctors identified the most effective and popular drugs for the prevention of flu and colds. The list of such funds will be discussed in more detail.

The drug "Amizon"

This drug is used to treat and prevent colds and flu. In addition, it is used to control some infectious diseases such as measles, chicken pox, rubella, mononucleosis and others.

The active substance of the drug is amizone. This remedy is not allowed for children under 6 years of age.

In the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, adults should drink from 2 to 4 times a day by, 5 The course of treatment is 5-7 days.

If the drug is used for prevention, it is recommended 3-5 days to consume 5 g. Then within 2-3 weeks apply 1 tablet every 2-3 days.

The course of treatment is usually enough for 1 pack (20 tablets). The drug "Amizon" is a fairly inexpensive means with a large spectrum of action.

The drug "Arbidol"

Prevention of influenza and colds is necessary? Medicines that make it possible to achieve high results are quite diverse. The perfect drug is Arbidol.

The drug is effective for the treatment of influenza A, B, ARVI. Very effective for preventive purposes. It allows not only to treat ailments, but also their complications. It is often used in the complex therapy of pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, recurrent herpes.

Allowed to use for children from 2 years.

For the treatment of uncomplicated diseases, adults are recommended to use 4 times a day in, g. The duration of such treatment is 3-5 days. If a drug is used for prophylaxis, it is applied per day in, g. In this case, the duration is from 10 to 14 days.

Remantidine remedy

The drug is in demand for control and prevention in the season of the epidemic of influenza A. The remedy is not intended for children under 7 years of age.

To treat the disease it is advisable to use the drug according to the following scheme:

• 1 day - 2 pills three times a day;
• 2 -3 days - 2 pieces each. twice a day;
• 4-5 days - 2 tablets once a day.

Prophylaxis is based on the use of the drug 10-15 days once a day for 1 tablet.

The drug Anaferon

Can be used for the prevention of cold and cold homeopathic medicines. This is the tool Anaferon. It is recommended to use it in complex therapy for the treatment of influenza, herpes, ARVI.

This drug is allowed to apply to babies from 6 months. It is recommended to use the medicine during the first two hours every 30 minutes. Then within a day use three times for 1 tablet. Treatment continues until recovery.

Prophylaxis means taking 1 pill every day for 1-3 months.

Means "Amiksin"

It is advisable that the doctor recommends the adult people to prevent flu and cold. If you choose the drugs yourself, be sure to carefully read the instructions.

An effective remedy is the drug Amiksin. It is widely in demand for treatment, prevention of colds, flu, viral hepatitis.

The drug is not used for children less than 7 years old.

To treat the drug is used by, 25 g 1 time per day for 2 days. Then the agent in this dosage is applied 1 time for 48 hours. Prophylaxis is based on consumption, 25 g once a week. This method is appropriate to continue for 6 weeks.

Treatment and prevention of children

A healthy child is always cheerful. He laughs fervently, touching those around him. But unfortunately, the crumbs sometimes get sick.

It is much easier to prevent ailment, using for the prevention of flu and cold medicines for children. To avoid the disease, the baby should improve immunity. Effective drugs are "Grippferon "Interferon". Such drugs for the prevention of influenza and colds in newborns (up to 6 months) are buried in the nose. It is recommended to apply them twice a day, one drop.

Starting from 7 months, children can be given a children's drug Anaferon. The pill is diluted in a spoonful of warm water.

Below are the most effective for the prevention of influenza and colds, medicines for children. However, remember that self-medication is not recommended. It is desirable to coordinate the use of this or that remedy with the pediatrician.

Preparations "Viferon suppositories and ointment

These medications should be stored in the refrigerator.

Candles are an antiviral immunomodulatory agent. Such a drug is prescribed, if necessary, to newborn babies and even premature babies. The drug is effective for a variety of infectious and inflammatory diseases: influenza, acute respiratory infections, complications after bacterial infections.

Candles are injected every 12 hours rectally for five days. It is recommended to start using them at the first signs of ailment.

Ointment is allowed to use for children over 1 year old. It is gently applied to the mucous spout 3-4 times a day with a cotton swab. This remedy is very effective in complex therapy.

The medicine for children Anaferon

Often the question arises as to which medications for preventing influenza and colds for children up to a year can be used? The drug Anaferon for children is allowed to take crumbs from 1 month.

This is an excellent antiviral immunomodulatory drug. It is used for therapeutic and preventive purposes against many diseases, including acute respiratory disease, influenza.

The medicine is available in tablets. For infants, as described above, the tablet is diluted in boiled water. Older children are recommended to dissolve the pill.

Oksolinovaya Ointment

This is a proven old tool. This ointment is allowed to apply even to newborns. For preventive purposes, they begin to use it, as a rule, from the second month of the child's life.

Ointment is applied to a cotton swab, which is smeared with a mucous spout. The remedy is exclusively prophylactic. It does not have the necessary curative effect.

The drug Aflubin

This is a wonderful 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 in tea or water the required number of drops.

This drug is immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, antipyretic. It is recommended to use the medicine at the first sign of ailment.

The drug "Interferon"

The product is available in ampoules. As some of the above described drugs 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. In the open ampoule, boiled chilled water (about 2 ml) is injected to a special mark. The resulting drug is buried in the child's spout.

Means of "Grippferon"

The basis of the drug is the "Interferon" described above. The product is already fully ready for use. You do not need to brew it. The medicine is stored strictly in the refrigerator. The use is also allowed from birth.

In the vial the concentration of the substance "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 cold medicines, children under 3 years of age, not only those described above are used. The drug Arbidol is effective. However, it should be remembered that the drug is allowed to use only at the age of 2 years.

The preparation perfectly strengthens immunity. It helps to increase the resistance of the child's organism to many viral diseases. The medicine has perfectly proved itself, as a preventive agent.

How to be protected from an ailment by pregnant women?

Immunity of a woman preparing to become a mother is weakened. Therefore, the probability of catching a cold or catching the flu is increased. Sometimes doctors recommend for vaccination purposes before the epidemic. But in the early stages it is undesirable.

All the strength of a pregnant woman should direct to strengthen the body, increase immunity. It is recommended to eat a lot of vegetables and fruits, fresh juices. Doctors advise eating a slice of garlic or a little green onions.

For preventive purposes, it is useful to use vitamin teas on herbs, fruit drinks, compotes. It is recommended to stop the selection on the dogrose, cranberry, calina, currant. Tea with lemon is useful. Efficient use of citrus fruits.

Which medicines are allowed to use to prevent flu and colds? For pregnant women, most of the funds are prohibited for admission. During the epidemic, before leaving the house, it is recommended to lubricate the mucous "Oxolin" ointment. You can drip your nose with Interferon. Before going to bed it is recommended to rinse your mouth with the tincture of "Calendula" or "Eucalyptus".

In addition, it is important for all family members, during the epidemic, to take appropriate drugs for preventive purposes.

Conclusion

During cold and wet 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 habitual 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 illnesses as much as possible. Take quality, effective drugs. In this case, you will be provided with excellent protection from viruses.

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Inexpensive antiviral drugs for colds

Feeling of weakness, runny nose, drowsiness, pain all over the body, cough and lack of appetite... these are the first symptoms of a cold. But, despite the terrible condition, lethargy and weakness, you already now need to pull yourself together and begin treatment. Otherwise, the common cold can develop into the flu, angina and lymphadenitis. How to get rid of colds quickly, inexpensively and easily - read in the article.

The first symptoms of a viral infection

ARVI is a disease that can be found both at home and on the street. Viral infection is transmitted by airborne droplets through the sputum of infected people. You can sneeze in transport, on the street, you can drink tea from someone else's mug, take a sandwich with your dirty hands and become infected. But, with the first symptoms of a viral infection, you definitely will not think about places where you could catch an infection.

Nasal congestion, dry cough, sneezing, sharp pain in the throat, increased sweating give a signal to a person that it is necessary to take decisive action.

Immunotherapy

The first thing you need to do at the first sign of a cold is to stimulate immunity. In this you will benefit from inexpensive vitamin C from the nearest pharmacy, as well as a complex of vitamins and minerals. But, if your condition is so bad that you can not go out and ask someone for help, then brew yourself a warm tea with lemon.

Do not forget that vitamin C is contained in black elderberry. It perfectly stimulates and strengthens immunity. Burdock root, horsetail, hops, peppermint, fenugreek, laminaria, sorrel, yarrow in the form of broth will saturate the body with vitamin C.

Physicians usually as an immunotherapy prescribe an expensive remedy immunal on the basis of an extract of echinacea. You can easily replace it with a cheaper analog, namely the usual tincture of Echinacea.

Anesthesia

In order to ease the headache, as well as to reduce body aches, at the first signs of cold use painkillers. It can be paracetamol in tablets, ibuprofen, mefenamic acid, aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid, remantadine, acyclovir, and inexpensive analgin. Their more expensive analogues, which do not differ in any way in their action, are arbidol, amixin, kagocel, tamiflu, anaferon, amyzon, cycloferon.

Reduce temperature

If the body temperature is 37 degrees, then you should not knock it down. This you will only make your body worse. After all, he just started to fight the infection on his own. Wait until the temperature is lowered to normal. If this does not happen within a day, then start to work on the body with the help of medications. To this end, you will need a conventional aspirin or a cheap analogue -acetylsalicylic acid.It also effectively and rapidly lowers the temperature of paracetamol in tablets.

If you do not want to resort to medical therapy, then use the old proven method - a compress. Wet towels attached to the nape, under the arms, in the groin and on the chest will help lower the temperature by a degree.

Eliminate cough

In order to eliminate the cough, it is necessary to determine whether it is dry or wet. The latter is a consequence of the inflammatory process of the respiratory tract. That is why, with expectoration, you can see traces of sputum - mucous secreted by the lungs.

Treatment of dry cough can begin with a routine rinse with food baking soda or a solution of salt and a few drops of iodine. If this method does not help, then you will need to resort to inhalations. Add in them a decoction of chamomile and essential oil of eucalyptus and after a few hours a fit of coughing will let you go.

On a wet cough you need to work differently. To get out of the lungs sputum, it is necessary to soften the tissues of the organ. In this you will benefit from inexpensive medications:

• Mukoltin- has an expectorant and anti-inflammatory effect;
• Syrup pertussinbased on the extract of thyme and potassium bromide. This drug perfectly dilutes sputum;
• Syrup or herbal infusion based on licorice rootremoves inflammation and contributes to expectoration;
• Tablets that includegrass thermopsis and sodium hydrogen carbonatecan reduce sputum and reduce its viscosity;
• Doctor MomIs a popular but effective drug. It is in the middle price category.

Inexpensive expectorants are: bromhexine in tablets, ambloxol, acetylcysteine.

In order to mitigate an attack of cough in a child, steam inhalations with essential oils are most suitable. Use tea tree, eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender, rosemary or cypress.

A sore throat

With sore throat, do not rush to buy expensive medicines. Pay attention to inexpensive, but effective drugs:

• Septefril- cheap antiseptic, which is used not only for ARVI, but also for angina and stomatitis. Use septefril no more than 6 times a day.
• Streptocidein the form of a powder or tablets. This antibiotic has a wide range of actions, but a rather unpleasant taste. Therefore, it is better to mix it with honey or sugar before use.
• Chlorophylitisin the form of an oil or alcohol solution. The drug has an anesthetic and anti-inflammatory effect.

Runny nose

Drugs from the common cold are mainly aimed at softening the nasal mucosa. As a result, mucus through the nasal passage is faster.

Reduces puffiness, narrows vessels and effectively facilitates breathing the drug sanorin. Its obvious advantage in price, and the drawback is that the spray is addictive. Already on the 3rd, 4th day, its properties are reduced.

Ximelin, otrivin, galazolin, naftizin - drugs aimed at reducing the swelling of the nose. Also have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect.

Antiviral drugs for topical use

When treating a viral infection, do not forget about the old proven means - thisbalm "Asterisk" and mustard plasters.

The composition of the herbal preparation Zvezdochka includes essential oils of cinnamon, mint, cloves and peppermint. This tool will help not only with the first symptoms of a cold, but also headache, rhinitis and flu.

Mustards have a warming effect on the lungs and bronchi.

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