Winter, coming into legal rights, is associated not only with fun pastime on sleds, 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 join the ranks of those who sneeze, it is recommended to use medicines to prevent flu and colds that increase immunity and perfectly eliminate viruses.
Recommended drug groups
Colds develop, as a rule, against the background of impaired immunological reactivity. A decrease in the body's natural defenses increases susceptibility to infections and increases the likelihood of relapse of viral diseases. Medicines recommended for flu and cold prevention:
- Interferon inductors. These include the drugs "Cycloferon", "Arbidol", "Kagocel", "Amiksin", "Neovir". These funds enhance the production of its own interferon in the body, which increases the antiviral response. These drugs are recommendeduse in advance, a certain preventive course.
- Vitamins. The body's need for them during the cold season increases. The most relevant is the use of drugs "Aevit", "Gerimaks", "Antioxy-caps", "Vetoron".
- Adaptogens. These are drugs that increase the resistance of the human body to the effects of the environment. Medicines stimulate the defenses, increase efficiency. Preference is given to such means as the extract of Eleutherococcus, Leuzea, Lemongrass, Gerimaks.
- Immunomodulators. These drugs restore impaired immunity. It is advisable to use medicines for the prevention of influenza and colds that do not require a preliminary examination and are characterized by excellent tolerance. These can be Immunal, Immunorm, Bioaron S, Tonsilgon N, Bronchomunal, IRS-19, Likopid, Imudon, Ribomunil.
- Antiviral drugs. Such funds allow you to protect the body from a variety of viruses even during prevention. One of the effective remedies are Arbidol, Anaferon, Grippferon, Amiksin, Viferon, Kagocel, Cycloferon, Amizon.
Drug list
Wishing to prevent unpleasant ailments, each person is faced with a large selection of means. Doctors have identified the most effective and popular medicines for the prevention of flu and colds. Let's take a closer look at the list of such funds.
Amizon drug
This medicine is used to treat and prevent colds and flu. In addition, it is used to combatsome infectious diseases such as measles, chickenpox, rubella, mononucleosis and others.
The active substance of the drug is amizon. This tool is not allowed for children under 6 years old.
In the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, adults should use 2 to 4 times a day for 0.25-0.5 g. The course of treatment is 5-7 days.
If the remedy is used for prevention purposes, it is recommended to use 0.25 g for 3-5 days. Then use 1 tablet every 2-3 days for 2-3 weeks.
One package (20 tablets) is usually enough for a course of treatment. The medicine "Amizon" is a fairly inexpensive remedy with a large spectrum of action.
Drug "Arbidol"
Need flu and cold prevention? Medicines that allow you to achieve high results are quite diverse. An excellent drug is Arbidol.
The remedy is effective for the treatment of influenza A, B, SARS. Very effective for preventive purposes. 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 for use by children from 2 years old.
For the treatment of uncomplicated diseases, adults are recommended to consume 0.2 g 4 times a day. The duration of such treatment is 3-5 days. If the drug is used for prophylaxis, it is used 0.2 g per day. In this case, the duration is from 10 to 14 days.
Remantadin medicine
The drug is in demand for the fight andPrevention during influenza A season. Not intended for children under 7.
For the treatment of an ailment, it is advisable to use the drug according to the following scheme:
- 1 day - 2 pills three times a day;
- 2-3 days - 2 pcs. twice a day;
- 4-5 days - 2 tablets once a day.
Prevention is based on the use of the drug for 10-15 days once a day, 1 tablet.
Drug "Anaferon"
Homeopathic medicines can be used to prevent flu and colds. This is exactly what the Anaferon remedy is. It is recommended to use it in complex therapy for the treatment of influenza, herpes, SARS.
This drug is allowed to be used by babies from 6 months. The medicine is recommended to be used during the first two hours every 30 minutes. Then during the day use three times 1 tablet. Treatment continues until recovery.
Prevention means taking 1 pill daily for 1-3 months.
Means "Amixin"
It is desirable that for the prevention of influenza and colds, medicines for adults should be recommended by a doctor. If you choose drugs yourself, be sure to carefully study the instructions.
A fairly effective remedy is the medicine "Amixin". It is widely demanded for the treatment and prevention of colds, flu, viral hepatitis.
This medicine is not for use in children under 7.
For treatment, the drug is used at 0.125 g 1 time per day for 2days. Then the agent in this dosage is applied 1 time within 48 hours. Prevention is based on the use of 0.125 g once a week. It is advisable to continue this method for 6 weeks.
Treatment and prevention of children
A he althy child is always cheerful. He laughs fervently, touching those around him. But unfortunately, babies sometimes get sick.
It is much easier to prevent illness by using medicines for children to prevent flu and colds. To avoid the disease, the baby should increase immunity. Quite effective drugs "Grippferon", "Interferon". Such medicines for the prevention of influenza and colds in newborns (up to 6 months) are instilled into the nose. It is recommended to use them twice a day, one drop each.
Starting from 7 months, children can be given the children's drug "Anaferon". The pill is diluted in a spoonful of warm water.
The following are the most effective medicines for preventing flu and colds for children. However, remember that self-medication is not recommended. It is advisable to coordinate the use of this or that remedy with a pediatrician.
Preparations "Viferon": candles and ointment
These medicines should be stored in the refrigerator.
Candles are an antiviral immunomodulating agent. Such a drug is prescribed if necessary for newborn babies and even premature babies. The remedy is effective for a variety of infectious and inflammatory diseases: influenza, acute respiratory infections, complications after bacterial infections.
Suppositories are administered rectally every 12 hours for five days. It is recommended to start using themat the first sign of illness.
Ointment is allowed to be used for babies over 1 year old. It is carefully applied to the nasal mucosa 3-4 times a day with a cotton swab. This remedy is very effective in complex therapy.
Medication for children "Anaferon"
The question often arises as to what medicines can be used to prevent flu and colds for children under one year old? The drug "Anaferon" for children is allowed to receive crumbs starting from 1 month.
This is an excellent antiviral immunomodulatory drug. It is used for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes against many diseases, including acute respiratory infections, influenza.
The medicine is available in tablets. For infants, as described above, the tablet is diluted in boiled water. Older children are advised to suck the pill.
Oxolinic ointment
This is a tried and true remedy. Such an ointment is allowed to be used even for newborns. For preventive purposes, they begin to use it, as a rule, from the second month of a child's life.
The ointment is applied to a cotton swab, which is used to lubricate the nasal mucosa. The remedy is exclusively preventive. It does not have the necessary healing effect.
Drug "Aflubin"
This is an excellent homeopathic remedy that effectively relieves cold and flu symptoms. Its use is allowed at any age. It is only important to observe the required dosages.
The taste of the drug is not very pleasant. Therefore, you can dilute the required number of drops in tea or water.
Thisthe agent is distinguished by immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, antipyretic properties. It is recommended to use the medicine at the first sign of illness.
Interferon drug
The product is available in ampoules. Like some of the above medicines for preventing flu and colds in children, this remedy can be used from birth.
Before use, it is necessary to prepare a solution. Boiled chilled water (about 2 ml) is introduced into an open ampoule up to a special mark. The resulting drug is buried in the child's nose.
Means "Grippferon"
The basis of the drug is the above-described "Interferon". The tool is already completely ready for use. It is not required to breed it. The medicine is stored strictly in the refrigerator. Also approved 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 instilled no more than 5 times a day.
Drug "Arbidol"
For the prevention of flu and colds, medicines for children under 3 years old are used not only those described above. The drug "Arbidol" is effective. However, it should be remembered that the remedy is only allowed to be used from the age of 2.
The drug perfectly strengthens the immune system. It helps to increase the resistance of the child's body to many viral ailments. The medicine has proven itself as a prophylactic.
How to protect pregnant women from illness?
The immunity of a woman preparing to become a mother is weakened. Therefore, she is more likely to catch a cold or get the flu. Sometimes doctors recommend getting vaccinated before an epidemic for prevention purposes. But in the early stages, it is undesirable.
A pregnant woman should direct all her strength to strengthening the body, increasing immunity. It is recommended to consume a lot of vegetables and fruits, fresh juices. Doctors advise eating a clove of garlic or some green onions.
For preventive purposes, it is useful to use vitamin herbal teas, fruit drinks, compotes. It is recommended to opt for rose hips, cranberries, viburnum, currants. Good tea with lemon. Effective use of citrus fruits.
What medicines are allowed to use to prevent flu and colds? For pregnant women, most of the funds are prohibited. During an epidemic, before leaving the house, it is recommended to lubricate the mucous "Oxolinic" ointment. You can drip your nose with the drug "Interferon". Before going to bed, it is recommended to rinse your mouth with tincture of Calendula or Eucalyptus.
In addition, it is important for all family members to take appropriate preventive drugs during the epidemic.
Conclusion
During cold and damp weather, any person becomes extremely vulnerable to viruses that provoke colds. In addition, the flu can be not only an unpleasant disease that knocks out of the usual rhythm of life, but also a rather dangerous phenomenon. Sometimes it leaves behind various complications. Therefore, duringepidemic should protect your body from illnesses as much as possible. Take quality, effective drugs. In this case, you are provided with excellent protection against viruses.
