dosage forms
The medical preparation is produced in the form:
- umifenovir capsules at a concentration of 100 mg and 200 that are used in children from 6 years and 12 respectively;
- tablets, which contain 50 mg of active ingredient, they are permitted use in children 3 years of age;
- powder for suspension with an active substance content of 25 mg, this agent administered to children from 2 years.
Four year old child of course it's best to take the suspension, as it has a pleasant taste and smell.
How does the drug
Arbidol has antiviral properties against the causative virus of influenza and SARS. This drug blocks the plasma membrane, and fusion of lipid membranes, activates Interferon activity, stimulates the immune system and increases the concentration of NK-cells.
Arbidol - safe and non-toxic agent has no negative effects on the health of children and adults.
When the doctor may prescribe means
Arbidol children four years may be given to treat the following diseases:
- for the prophylaxis and therapy of influenza (A and B), respiratory viral infections;
- for the treatment of acute infections in the gut of rotavirus origin;
- in combination with other drugs for chronic infectious and inflammatory pathologies of the respiratory system;
- herpetic infections therapy;
- for the prevention of complications arising after surgery.
Restrictions to the reception means
Arbidol is contraindicated in:
- in hypersensitivity to components of the drug;
- with a deficiency of sucrase, individual intolerance and fructose syndrome glucose / galactose malabsorption (slurry).
Side effects that may occur during therapy
In very rare cases, following negative symptoms may develop during treatment:
- duster reaction;
- itching;
- redness of the skin;
- anaphylactic edema.
In the event of the above symptoms and any other uncomfortable conditions recommended abort therapy and consult a pediatrician that will change the treatment regimen or replace Arbidol effective analogue.
How to take an antiviral agent
Arbidol four year old child to drink in the form of tablets with a concentration of active substance and 50 ml of a suspension in child following dosage:
- for prophylaxis season increased morbidity - 1 tablet or 10 ml of the suspension twice a week for 21 days;
- after contact with SARS patients with influenza or - 1 tablet daily for 10 - 14 days;
- Influenza and SARS therapy - 1 tablet (or 10 ml), 4 times a day (range 6 hours) with duration of 5 days;
- treatment of acute intestinal infections in combination with other drugs - 1 tablet (or 10 ml), 4 times a day for 5 days;
- complex therapy of infectious and inflammatory processes and herpes - 1 tablet (or 10 ml) four times day for 5 - 7 days, then the medication is carried out 2 times a week for 1 months;
- prophylactic therapy after surgery - 1 tablet (or 10 ml) for 2 days before and 1 tablet at 2 and 5 days after surgery.
use Features
The child is 4 years old to drink Arbidol should be strictly according to the scheme prescribed by the doctor, because self can trigger the development of side effects.
If the medication is a child is missed, the next dose should be taken as soon as possible, and then continue standard therapy.
The prepared slurry can be stored no more than 10 days, which should be considered when buying Arbidol.
sources:
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