Kagocel is a drug that increases the production of interferon and thereby increases the activity of the immune system and the ability to resist viral infectious diseases. In therapeutic use the dosage does not cause intoxication and has no mutagenic effect.
However, use Kagocel allowed in children from the age of three. This is due to the insufficient number of clinical trials that confirm the absence of negative developments during therapy in this patient group.
Kagocel appointed as a preventive measure and for the treatment of SARS, influenza and herpes infections in adults and children who have reached three years.
Contraindications
Receiving an antiviral drug should be limited if the patient:
- increased sensitivity to the composition of the drug;
- in women during pregnancy and lactation;
It is also not allowed to use Kagocel children two years and younger.
Side effects and overdose
Admission Kagocel in children and adults in very rare cases cause negative side effects, which can manifest itself as a rash, itching, redness of the skin and other allergic reactions. In this case it is recommended to interrupt the therapy and consult a medical specialist, who will change the treatment regimen, or designate a replacement analogue.
When used the amount of drug in excess of the maximum therapeutic dose, overdose may develop. To eliminate this should drink plenty of water and try to induce vomiting.
Dosage and method of use
Eating Kagocel in children and adults is conducted orally and is independent of food intake.
For the treatment of influenza and SARS kids from 3 to 6 years old one tablet is assigned once per 12 hours during the first two days of therapy. The next 48 hours should take a pill a day.
A child older than 6 years - 1 tablet. Kagocel three times in 24 hours (first 2 days) and 1 tablet twice a day (the last two days).
Patients adult age should receive 2 tablets three times in the first two days since the beginning of treatment and 1 tablet twice a day, the remaining 48 hours.
Year-old child to give Kagocel prohibited because the medication is allowed to use three years.
Course length is 4 nights.
Kagocel prophylactic therapy of viral infections in children is conducted weekly cycle:
1 and 2 day treatment - Tablet formulation 1 day, followed by a five-day interval. The number of repetitions prescribed by the physician on an individual basis.
Adult prophylaxis extends similarly, but the dosage of the drug is increased to two tablets.
When herpes infection for adult patients assigned a five-day course of treatment, 2 tablets antiviral agent three times per day.
conclusion
Despite the fact that the drug does not show toxicity properties, and is not mutagenic and carcinogenic, it is not recommended to give the child Kagocel 2 years. If there are indications for the use of antiviral and immunomodulatory drugs, the pediatrician will offer you an effective replacement Kagocel authorized for use in young children.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/kagocel__8916
GRLS: https://grls.rosminzdrav.ru/Grls_View_v2.aspx? routingGuid = 91c34441-e4a8-4d50-b1bd-03a3bc8e3523 & t =
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