As drug acts
Efficiency Kagocel as part of preventive measures due to the mechanism of its effects on the body. During seasonal exacerbations of infectious diseases increases the risk of an epidemic due to the weakening of the immune forces. Kagocel, in turn, can increase the body's resistance to bacterial and viral agents.
As an antiviral drug, it does not act directly on the source of the inflammation. He contributes to the isolation of immune cells, so the body copes with the disease on their own.
The medication increases the content of immune cells in all organs and systems of the body, which contains lymphoid tissue. It kidneys, lungs, lymph nodes and liver. To prevent the disease after contact with a carrier of infection, you should take the tablets at least four days.
Efficiency of drug due to the fact that it maintains the level of immune cells in the blood for a long time. Two days after the last dose, the cells are detected in the systemic circulation. During the first four hours of an increased concentration of immune cells have already observed in the gastrointestinal organs.
Kagocel derived digestive tract. Most of the dosage goes along with the feces, the rest - in the urine.
Indications within prevention
Kagocel used to treat various diseases caused by viral infectious agents and in the body. For prevention take Kagocel recommended against influenza and respiratory infections. Despite the fact that treatment with pills is allowed for children from three years as a means of prevention is not recommended for children younger than six years.
Mode of application
Kagocel tablet taken orally, washed down with half a glass of clean water, do not chew or dissolve. With the help of a drug Kagocel seasonal prophylaxis, in which you must take:
- two tablets per day in the first 48 hours, then five days do not take - for adults;
- One tablet per day in the first 48 hours, then is also a break for five days.
Since the beginning of next week, the cycle can be repeated again. Thus, in the case of courses lasting prevention month, an adult drinks 16 tablets, baby - 8. For the prevention of drink Kagocel drug can be from one week to three months. However, long-term use should be careful and be observed at the attending physician.
Before the start of prophylaxis in childhood should consult a pediatrician. Given standard prophylactic scheme. Pediatrician or therapist, it can be changed to suit individual features.
Contraindications
Conduct prevention of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections using Kagocel contraindicated if individual hypersensitivity episodes present in the patient's history. Prevention of drug can not be with child-bearing and breastfeeding.
As a part of the formative components of the milk sugar present, the drug is not recommended in patients with congenital genetic abnormalities digestion of lactose.
Features reception
To the drug has maximum efficiency, should start its application during the first four days after the alleged contact with a carrier of infection. The forming composition comprises lactose, it should be noted that patients with congenital abnormalities of digestion of the substance.
If the application is necessary during pregnancy, it should be carried out only under the supervision of the attending physician and for its intended purpose. If Kagocel appointed by breastfeeding, should consider the child's transfer for artificial feeding mixtures because the drug is able to penetrate into the breast milk.
Treatment of SARS and other infectious and viral pathologies may be conducted for children from three years. However, when the required prophylactic for the prevention of children Kagocel give only six years.
If during Kagocel destination within the course of treatment the patient is taking other medications should be mandatory to inform your doctor. He will take into account the nature of their interaction and prescribe a correct reception sharing scheme.
Overdose and unwanted effects
Kagocel has a high safety profile - as can be judged by the minimum number of side effects and the possibility of use in pediatrics. Among the likely adverse reactions - only the development of allergies, which was observed in patients with a tendency to allergic reactions.
If you have accidentally received excessive doses of the drug was observed nausea, pain in the stomach, may be the urge to vomit. In order to alleviate the condition, it is recommended to drink plenty of water and induce vomiting for the evacuation of the stomach contents.
combination prevention
Kagocel for the prevention of influenza and can be combined with other drugs that improve the immune status in the period of general decline in the body's defenses. Among them:
- vitamin C;
- vitamin supplements;
- vitamins and minerals;
- herbal preparations.
In the case of disease Kagocel combined with the antiviral activity of drugs, antibiotics, drugs that modulate the immune response. Their purpose is only concerned with the physician after determining the causative agent of disease.
How often can I repeat a course
The course of the drug within prevention can last from one week up to 8-12 weeks. The duration depends on the frequency of contact with the carrier of infection and epidemiological factors of the village.
Kagocel is a fairly safe drug, which does not accumulate in the body. Manufacturer indicates that Kagocel does not cause toxic effects, is not a mutagen or a carcinogen. In this regard, and it allowed its use in pediatrics, as well as the limited list of side effects.
Despite the high security of medicines recommended for no more than two courses per year for a duration of three months. If Kagocel prevention course of a month or two - no more than three times a year. The optimal number of prevention courses determined by the attending physician.
Analogs and cost
The domestic pharmaceutical market is a wide range of drugs with a similar spectrum of activity.
Analogs Kagocel as an immunostimulant, include:
- Tamiflu;
- Arbidol;
- Amiksin;
- Amizon;
- rimantadine;
- Citovir;
- tsikloferon;
- Ingavirin.
Choose analogue should be together with your doctor, even for preventive courses as all drugs may have their particular application and contraindications, despite a similar mechanism actions.
The cost of packaging Kagocel in pharmacy chains - from 238 to 550 rubles depending on the number of tablets per pack.
sources:
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