Despite the fact that medicine has moved far ahead today, such common diseases as influenza and SARS continue to exist. Every year, thousands of people experience unpleasant symptoms that manifest themselves in the form of a sore throat, body aches, runny nose and cough. The disease can be quickly managed with broad-spectrum antivirals.
How do they work?
Antiviral drugs stimulate the body's defenses to a greater or lesser extent. The production of a special substance begins - interferon, which just fights pathogens. All broad-spectrum antivirals can be divided into two groups. Some only stimulate the production of interferon in the body. Other drugs already contain the substance in their composition. Which medicine is suitable in a particular case, only a doctor can tell.
Don't expect instant-acting interferon-based drugs. Only complex treatment can give a good result. Antiviral drugs only help fasterovercome illness. The patient needs to drink plenty of fluids, take antipyretics and stay in bed.
Things to remember?
Any interferon-based drugs should be taken already when the first symptoms of the disease appear. In this case, it is advisable to consult a doctor. This is especially true for children's he alth. Not every interferon-based drug can be suitable for a preschool baby. The pediatrician will be able to suggest a good antiviral remedy for children.
Medicines based on interferon do not belong to the group of antibacterial medicines. Therefore, if the disease is accompanied by purulent discharge from the sinuses or plaque appears on the tonsils, then antibiotics cannot be dispensed with. Broad-spectrum antiviral drugs will not be able to give a good result. It should be remembered that not all drugs are compatible. If the flu occurs with complications, medications such as Tamiflu or Relenza will come to the rescue. But they should be used separately from other antiviral agents.
Viferon
This is a popular antiviral drug with immunomodulatory effects. The main active ingredient is interferon. Additionally, the composition of the drug includes disodium edetate dihydrate, polysorbate, ascorbic acid and cocoa butter. The medication is offered in pharmacies in the form of ointments and suppositories. The drug is widely used in the treatment of SARS and influenza in children and adults. The drug is most often part of complex therapy. It's an antiviral for kids.which can be used from an early age. The medication is also not contraindicated during pregnancy.
Means "Viferon" has no side effects. In rare cases, an allergic reaction in the form of a rash is possible. There is no need to cancel the treatment. The rash completely disappears in a few days.
The most popular is the drug in the form of suppositories, which are applied rectally. Newborns are administered one suppository 2 times a day with a break of 12 hours. For children over 5 years old and adults, the drug is used 3 times a day. The course of treatment averages 5-7 days.
Lavomax
If you need broad-spectrum antiviral drugs that only stimulate the production of interferon, then first of all you should consider Lavomax. Its main active ingredient is tilorone dihydrochloride. Additionally, components such as povidone, magnesium hydroxycarbonate pentahydrate, and calcium stearate are used. The drug is offered in pharmacies in the form of tablets. The drug can be used for the prevention and treatment of SARS in adults. In addition, it is prescribed for viral hepatitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, herpes infection.
Lavomax tablets are contraindicated in minors, as well as pregnant and lactating women. It is worth remembering that the drug contains sucrose. Therefore, people who cannot tolerate this substance should not use the medicine. Attreatment of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza, patients take one tablet per day for 2-3 days. Further, the drug is taken every other day. The total course dosage cannot exceed 750 mg (6 tablets).
Tiloron
This is an antiviral drug available in pharmacies in the form of capsules. This synthetic drug stimulates the production of interferon in the body. Means "Tiloron" is often included in the complex therapy in the treatment of various types of hepatitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, acute respiratory viral infections. Capsules "Tiloron" are not prescribed to children of preschool age, as well as to women during the period of bearing a child. During lactation, the medication can be used only after consulting a pediatrician. In rare cases, individual intolerance to the drug is possible.
The daily dosage of the drug is 125 mg. In rare cases, a doctor may prescribe 250 mg per day. The duration of treatment is set depending on the characteristics of the patient's body and the complexity of the disease. Broad-spectrum antiviral drugs must be taken strictly according to the instructions. An overdose can lead to the depletion of immunocompetent cells. The body will stop fighting infections without medication.
Amiksin
This is an antiviral drug in tablet form. The main active ingredient is thylaxin. Additionally, substances such as microcrystalline cellulose, calcium stearate, povidone, potato starch, and croscarmellose sodium are used. Adults and children over 7 years oldprescribe tablets "Amiksin" for the treatment and prevention of influenza and SARS, herpetic infections. The drug can be part of complex therapy in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, viral hepatitis.
The drug has age restrictions. It is not prescribed for preschool children. Do not use Amiksin tablets also for pregnant and lactating women. The drug has no other restrictions. In rare cases, individual intolerance may occur.
For the treatment of SARS and influenza, children and adults are prescribed 1 tablet per day. The drug should be taken immediately after a meal. The course of treatment can be 3-5 days. If you experience complications or side effects, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Arbidol
It is also an antiviral drug, presented in the form of tablets. The main active ingredient is umifenovir. Additionally, povidone, potato starch, croscarmellose sodium, calcium stearate are used. Antiviral drugs with a similar composition are very popular. Reviews show that Arbidol helps to overcome the symptoms of flu and colds much faster. The drug belongs to the group of immunomodulating agents. Therefore, adults and children over three years of age can use tablets for prophylaxis during seasonal temperature changes.
Antiviral for a child (1 year old) will not work. Arbidol tablets can be prescribed to adults, as well as to children over 3 years old. ATduring pregnancy and lactation, the medication is not contraindicated. But it is still recommended to use it only after consulting a doctor.
Nazoferon
These are antiviral nasal drops based on interferon. The medicine has practically no contraindications. It can be used for children from birth, as well as for pregnant women. Drops "Nazoferon" help to quickly get rid of the symptoms of colds and flu. The remedy can be used as a prophylaxis if contact with a sick person could not be avoided.
Antiviral nose drops are administered at the initial stage of the disease up to 5 times a day. For children under three years old, one drop in each nasal passage is enough. Adults enter two drops. Before using the product, you should carefully study the instructions. After opening the Nazoferon drop, you can store no more than 10 days in the refrigerator.
Adverse reactions when using antiviral drops are quite rare. With caution, it is worth using the drug for people who are prone to allergic reactions. Individual intolerance to the drug may occur.
Isoprinosine
This medicine is an antiviral drug with an immunostimulatory effect. Produced in the form of tablets. The main active ingredient is inosine pranobex. Also, the composition of the drug includes mannitol, potato starch, magnesium stearate and povidone. Having such a composition have a wide spectrum of actionantiviral drugs. Reviews of doctors show that Isoprinosine tablets help to cope with chicken pox, shingles, measles, herpes infection. The medication is also used to treat the flu.
Do not prescribe Isoprinosine tablets to children under three years of age, as well as to patients suffering from urolithiasis, gout, kidney failure. In rare cases, individual intolerance to the drug may occur. During pregnancy, the drug is not contraindicated. But it should be taken with caution and only under the supervision of a specialist.
Cycloferon
This is a very popular antiviral drug, presented in the form of tablets. The main component is meglumine acridone acetate. Additionally, the composition of the drug includes substances such as propylene glycol, calcium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer, polysorbate. The action of antiviral drugs with this composition is manifested in the form of interferon synthesis. This means that Cycloferon tablets have an immunomodulatory effect. Used for the treatment and prevention of acute respiratory infections and influenza. In addition, the drug can be used in combination with other drugs in the treatment of herpes infections.
Tablets "Cycloferon" are not prescribed for children under 4 years of age, as well as during pregnancy. Contraindications are cirrhosis of the liver and stomach ulcers. With caution, the drug should be used by people who are prone to allergic reactions. Pillstake 1 time per day immediately before meals. The course of treatment is determined by the doctor and depends on the form of the disease, as well as the individual characteristics of the patient.
Is it possible to do without antivirals?
If the disease proceeds without complications, it is quite possible to do without drugs. Nature offers many products that can replace antiviral pills. The list of them, of course, is opened by citrus fruits. During the period of seasonal temperature changes, it is worth eating just half a lemon to protect yourself from infection. And during the period of illness, an acidic product will help you recover quickly.
Honey has excellent antiviral properties. The product can be consumed simply with a spoon or added to your favorite drink. Do not just dilute hot tea with honey. High temperature kills all the beneficial properties of the product.
