Ingavirin and its analogues are cheaper. List, prices, reviews

Ingavirin is a popular antiviral agent, which helps to suppress the activity of viruses and improves the condition of patients, prevents the development of complications against the background of the rapid progression of the disease.

The drug has a high cost, so patients are looking for cheaper analogues that would have similar properties. Some substitutes work at the expense of another active ingredient, but are not considered less effective.

Characteristics of the drug

The drug has a pronounced antiviral effect due to the presence of pentanedioic acid in imidazolylethanamide. The component suppresses the activity of influenza type A virus, parainfluenza, type B virus. The drug also helps to fight adenovirus infection, a respiratory-sensational form of a pathological condition.

The drug is available in the form of capsules for oral administration, packaged in blisters of 7 pieces. The amount of active ingredient in a capsule can be 30 or 90 mg, depending on the color.

The medicine is considered effective, it is prescribed when diagnosing viral pathologies provoked by viruses sensitive to the active substance of the composition. As a result, the patient's condition improves rapidly, and the risk of complications decreases.

A feature of the drug is considered the possibility of using it in diagnosing angina of viral origin. Even in the case when the pathology turns into a bacterial form, the remedy shortens the recovery period, helps prevent prolonged fever, which worsens the general condition.

The drug also has anti-inflammatory properties, which are carried out by suppressing the production of cytokines that provoke the inflammatory process.

The risk of complications with the use of the drug is significantly reduced, there is a normalization of the condition within a few days after the start of admission. At the same time, the effectiveness does not decrease if taken in combination with other drugs.

The drug has contraindications, which imply the refusal to use during lactation and bearing a child at any time. The drug is not prescribed for children and adolescents under 18 years of age, patients with individual intolerance to the components of the composition.

Basic instructions

Ingavirin (analogs are cheaper in most cases contain other components in the composition) are taken only orally according to a doctor-specific scheme and in the prescribed dosage. Usually, a standard therapeutic regimen is used, which involves taking the drug at a dosage of 90 mg per day.

The minimum duration of a therapeutic course is 5 days. In the acute course of the violation, it is extended to 7-10 days. Moreover, the daily rate does not exceed 90 mg. The tool is also used for prophylactic purposes. In this case, the daily allowance is also 90 mg, but the treatment lasts no more than 90 mg.

Only in some cases, patients with a prophylactic purpose use 30 mg per day. A prerequisite for therapy is considered a preliminary consultation with a doctor and the absence of contraindications. Antiviral medication rarely causes complications and is usually well tolerated by patients.

Analogs

Ingavirin (analogues can be produced cheaper in other dosage forms) has analogues that can be used for the therapy of patients in the case when the original for some reason is not assigned.

Many substitutes are available in a different dosage form and have a different component in the composition, which does not make them less effective for the patient.

Amiksin

An effective analogue in a tablet dosage form, which also belongs to the group of antiviral agents, but additionally has immunostimulating properties. This is considered one of the main differences from the original.

The drug quickly destroys various types of influenza viruses, as well as pathogens of respiratory pathologies due to the presence of tilorone in the substance. The principle of action of the medication is somewhat different from the effect on the body of the original.

High efficiency allows the analogue to be used for other diseases:

• Cytomegalovirus infection.
• Herpes.
• Diagnosis of various types of viral hepatitis. In this case, the tool is included in the complex therapy in order to increase its effectiveness.
• Encephalomyelitis in the acute stage, accompanied by neurological disorders. The drug is prescribed as part of a comprehensive treatment.
• Hamidiosis of various forms and severity.
• Severe course of pulmonary tuberculosis.

In such conditions, the original is not used, but the analog has a wide spectrum of activity, which makes it more universal for patients. Another difference is the presence of tablets with a low dosage of the active substance, intended for the treatment of children.

For adults, the drug is produced with a dose of 125 mg, for children - 60 mg. It is allowed to use tablets to treat children from 7 years old. Experts draw the attention of patients to the fact that children are prescribed the remedy mainly for colds. Adults take it for other disorders as well.

The drug is not prescribed during lactation and during gestation, as well as in the presence of an allergy to any component of the composition. The drug has no other contraindications. The drug treatment regimen is different, since it is taken according to different schemes for different diseases. The scheme and dosage are determined individually. The tablets are taken by mouth, and the duration of treatment can be several days or weeks.

The medication often leads to the development of complications if the instructions are violated. It is not as well tolerated by patients as the original.

Amizon

Ingavirin has only antiviral effect, but its analogues often have a wider spectrum of activity and are cheaper. For example, the drug Amizon contains the substance enisamium iodide, which has immunostimulating, antiviral and antipyretic properties. The medicine also relieves the condition during an increase in the patient's body temperature during an exacerbation of a viral disease.

The difference between the drug and the original drug is the presence of not only gelatin capsules for ingestion, but also a tablet dosage form.

Unlike the original, the medicine is used not only for viral, respiratory diseases, but also has a long list of indications:

• Measles and scarlet fever in the acute stage.
• Infectious mononucleosis at different stages.
• Angina of a viral or other origin.
• Chickenpox or mumps.
• Meningitis, typhoid fever.
• Arthritis and osteochondrosis. The drug has pronounced analgesic properties, therefore it can be used for such disorders in order to alleviate the condition.

The wide spectrum of action of the drug distinguishes it from the original. Application should be agreed with your doctor. Experts pay attention to the fact that the action of the drug has a different principle, which also distinguishes it from Ingavirin. Taking pills or capsules continues for several days or weeks, depending on the severity of the manifestations of the disease.

Unlike the original, the substitute is prescribed for children over 6 years old, as well as for pregnant women in the 2nd and 3rd trimester. Contraindications include 1 trimester of gestation, intolerance to the components of the composition and age up to 6 years. However, Ingavirin is not contraindicated in identifying symptoms of severe kidney and liver pathologies, but an analogue is not prescribed in this case.

The substitute also more often leads to the development of complications, the most common reaction is an allergy to the components of the composition.

Kagocel

Ingavirin (cheaper analogs may not be as effective) has a narrow spectrum of activity, but its analogue Kagocel is considered more effective. It has an antiviral effect due to the presence of gossypol in the substance. The principle of operation of this ingredient is somewhat different from the component in Ingavirin.

This is due to the fact that the original agent suppresses the development of viruses, and the substitute stimulates the production of interferon. The substance helps the patient's body to fight various pathologies of viral origin.

As a result of the use of the drug, there is a rapid elimination of symptoms and an improvement in the general condition. The drug is prescribed mainly for the diagnosis of respiratory or viral pathologies. However, it is often used prophylactically to prevent the development of colds.

Another difference between the medication and the original remedy is considered to be anti-inflammatory action, which enhances the effectiveness and helps to shorten the recovery period. The drug is allowed to be used in the therapy of adults and children over 3 years old, which makes it more versatile than the original.

However, it, like Ingavirin, is not used during pregnancy, breastfeeding, in case of detection of enzyme deficiency or intolerance to the components of the composition.

The drug therapy regimen is somewhat different from that used in the original therapy. In the first 2 days, patients take 2 tablets 3 times a day, after which they take 1 tablet 3 times a day for the next 2 days. The therapeutic course takes 4 days. This is usually enough to obtain a pronounced result.

When used prophylactically, the course lasts 7 days. The dosage is determined depending on the patient's condition. The drug more often than the original provokes complications in the form of an allergic reaction. That is why the appointment is allowed only after a preliminary examination and identification of the cause of the symptoms, the degree of neglect of the disease.

Arbidol

An effective drug based on umifenovir with antiviral properties. The mechanism of action differs from the original drug, since the drug not only suppresses the activity viruses, but also stimulates the immune forces, which prevents the rapid progression diseases.

The original is available only in the form of capsules, the substitute is available in the form of capsules and in tablet form, which allows you to choose the most suitable option if necessary.

The medicine is most often prescribed for influenza type A or B, but there are indications for which the analog is used, but the original is not prescribed:

• Severe bronchitis or pneumonia. At the same time, at the initial stages, patients develop symptoms of a viral type of pathology, after which the disease turns into a bacterial form. The drug is included in the course of the main treatment in order to increase its effectiveness and speed up the healing process.
• Immunodeficiency states of the secondary type. The drug is indicated for improving the state of the immune system and preventing the development of complications.
• Acute respiratory syndrome of severe form, accompanied by severe manifestations and deterioration of the general condition.

The tool can also be used to prevent the development of complications during the examination period after undergoing surgery or a serious infectious disease.

Ingavirin (analogs are not always used cheaper only for viral pathologies) are not used in the therapy of patients under 18 years of age. However, the analogue is allowed to be used in the treatment of children over 3 years old. The substitute acts gently, less often leads to the development of complications.

However, if the instructions are violated, patients talk about the appearance of dizziness, severe headache and indigestion. Some note a deterioration in general condition, decreased performance and impaired concentration.

The original does not lead to the development of an overdose, but the substitute in some cases can lead to such complications. Capsules and tablets are taken only orally in the dosage prescribed by a specialist. The specific rate per day and the duration of use is determined individually, depending on age, disease and the degree of its neglect.

For prophylactic purposes, the drug is often prescribed, the scheme can be standard or determined for each patient individually.

Lavomax

A drug based on tilorone, which has not only antiviral, but also immunostimulating properties. The substance promotes the intensive production of interferon, which leads to an improvement in immunity, prevents the progression of the pathological condition.

The drug is available for purchase by patients in the form of tablets for oral use. The antiviral and immunostimulating properties of the agent make it possible to take it for various types of influenza, respiratory pathologies, cytomegalovirus infection.

The drug is also indicated for herpes, some forms of pulmonary tuberculosis, as well as in the case of diagnosing urethritis of non-gonococcal origin. Often, the drug is included in the course of therapy for hepatitis B, which can significantly shorten the recovery period

The unusual scope and wide spectrum of action makes the product more versatile for patients than the original medication. Despite this, patients note that violation of the instructions often leads to the development of complications. Acceptance of funds must be agreed with the doctor.

Like the original drug, a substitute is not prescribed to patients under the age of 18 with an intolerance to its components or a tendency to such manifestations.

The difference from the original is the possibility of using long courses of up to 6 weeks. The specific dosage is determined depending on the patient's condition and the presence of concomitant deviations.

Usually, the medicine is taken at 125 mg at a time, and the course lasts up to 2 weeks. However, in severe pathologies, it is allowed to use it on an individual basis for a longer period.

Price of funds

The cost of substitutes may be slightly lower, which is not considered a reason for choosing an analogue on your own without a preliminary visit to a doctor. Price is not the main criterion for prescribing a medicine.

Product name	Price
Ingavirin	The price of the medication ranges from 550-700 rubles.
Amiksin	You can buy the product for about 500-600 rubles.
Amizon	The price of the medicine is 180-220 rubles.
Kagocel	The medicine can be purchased for 230-300 rubles.
Arbidol	The medication costs about 150-400 rubles.
Lavomax	The price of the drug is approximately 400-450 rubles.

In different pharmacies and regions, the price may differ. It also varies depending on the amount of medicine in the package.

Ingavirin is considered an effective antiviral drug that helps to eliminate the symptoms of many pathologies of viral origin. The cost of the product is high, therefore, patients often choose analogues cheaper. In most cases, preparations contain a different active ingredient, but have the same properties. Despite this, the use of substitutes should be agreed with the doctor.

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