Arbidol - composition

Influenza A and B are treated with antiviral drugs. The last generation of such medicines has also immunostimulating action. One of these drugs is Arbidol - the composition of this medication is quite simple, but the effect it produces allows you to quickly cope with the flu without complications and consequences.

Arbidol - release form

The preparation in question is produced in the form of tablets and capsules.

In the first case, the pills have a pure white color and a biconvex round shape. Tablets are packed in packages (of cardboard) of 10 or 20 pieces with an active substance concentration of 50 mg.

Capsules are available in either yellow or white-yellow color. They are a gelatinous shell with a powdery content consisting of an active component (concentration - 100 mg) and auxiliary substances. Packing is similar to tablets: 10 or 20 pieces in a standard carton.

Tablets and capsules Arbidol - instructions for use and composition of the drug

This drug is an antiviral drug that has a stimulating effect on immunity.

Arbidol is active against influenza A and B types that cause acute inflammatory respiratory diseases, as well as other viral infections.

Indications for use and prescription of the drug:

The medication can be used as a remedy (basic) in the composition of any complex therapy, and for the purposes of routine prevention.

Contraindications:

Arbidol consists of active active substance - methylphenylthiomethyl-dimethylaminomethyl-nidroxybromoindole carboxylic acid ethyl ester. Another name for the drug is umifenovir.

As auxiliary components, potato starch, aerosil, calcium stearate, colloidal silicon dioxide, collidon 25 are used. In capsule form of the release for the production of the shell, titanium dioxide, acetic acid, gelatin and natural dyes are used.

Arbidol should be taken half an hour before meals.

When treating influenza and acute respiratory viral infection in a mild form, the course of treatment is 5 days. In a day adults need to drink 200 mg of the drug (this is 4 tablets) approximately every 6 hours (4 times a day). The dose for young children (school) from 6 to 12 years is 100 mg, but not more, and for kids, ranging from 2 to 6 years - 50 mg.

In the case of complications in the form of bronchitis or pneumonia, the treatment regimen is similar, but after 5 days it is necessary to take Arbidol for another 4 weeks: once every 7 days, a single dose in accordance with the patient's age.

For the preliminary prevention of acute and chronic viral infections during epidemics it is desirable to drink tablets or capsules 1 time per day in recommended portions for 12-14 days.

Properties of Arbidol

The active substance of this drug prevents the virus from contacting healthy cells and penetrating it into the bloodstream.

At the same time, Arbidol stimulates the response of the immune system, increases the resistant resistance of the body to infection and helps reduce the risk of developing stable complications. Thus, taking medication can reduce the duration and severity of the disease, eliminate the symptoms of intoxication.

The active ingredient is non-toxic and very rarely causes side effects in the form of allergic rashes.

Absorption of Arbidol occurs in the digestive tract, is eliminated naturally with feces within 24 hours after the first intake.