Despite the fact that medicine is developing more and more rapidly, the immune system is still not fully understood. One thing is certain: with various viruses, infections, inflammations, it plays a major role. In a child, immunity is formed even during gestation, when he is in the womb.
Throughout life, the body's defense works quite actively, gradually fading in old age. Every person should take care of the state of immunity. And parents are responsible for the normal functioning of the child's protective system. In some cases, to maintain the stable functioning of the system, immunomodulatory drugs for children are used. Experts at the same time warn that too frequent use of these drugs can lead to serious violations. However, in many cases their appointment is justified and appropriate.
Indications for which antiviral and immunomodulatory drugs are prescribed
Drugsrecommended in cases where previously used medications were ineffective. The indications include frequent illnesses in a child (more than 6 times a year), the occurrence of the same pathology is constant. The drugs are also recommended for diagnosed immune deficiency.
Most popular drugs
All immunomodulatory drugs are classified according to composition and mechanism of action. Means "Viferon" is allowed for use in newborns, including premature babies.
Medication is produced in the form of rectal suppositories. This form provides high efficiency and speed of action. One of the most popular means is the drug "Immunal". It contains echinacea as the main active ingredient. This plant is known for its medicinal properties. For children, the medicine "Immunal" is prescribed strictly according to indications. The duration of use and the dosing regimen is determined by the doctor. Means "Cycloferon" is prescribed as a prophylaxis for outbreaks of influenza and other respiratory pathologies. This medication is recommended after contact with a sick person. The drug can be used in children from four years of age. Recently, the Anaferon remedy has become widespread. This drug can be prescribed to patients from 1 month of life. The scheme of application and duration is set by a specialist.
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It should be said that immunomodulatory drugs are classified as serious medicines.
Their uncontrolled use leads to negative consequences. Experts are ambiguous about these medicines. Some argue that immunomodulatory drugs bring only harm to the body, suppressing the activity of natural defenses. Other doctors, on the contrary, are confident in the high effectiveness of the funds, the positive impact on the he alth of patients and the entire therapeutic process. In any case, before using this or that medicine, you should consult a doctor and read the annotation.
