Among the immunomodulating drugs in modern pharmacies is represented by lavomax. The agent contains the active substance - tilorone. Its action is based on inhibition of the reproductive function of viruses in the body of a sick child, as well as stimulation of the production of three types of interferon. On how to properly take the drug, under what diseases it is effective, and whether it is possible to give children lavomax, we will tell further.
Indications for use of lavomax
Lavomax is prescribed to children in the treatment of diseases caused by viruses:
- SARS, influenza;
- herpes;
- hepatitis, etc.
Also, lavomax is successfully used as a preventive agent in conditions of high risk of infection with these viruses. The medicine can not be taken without prior agreement with the attending physician.
Dosage of lavomax
The recommended daily dose of lavomax for children is 60 mg or half of the tablet. Take the drug after eating. In case of hepatitis and herpes, the lavomax is administered in accordance with the doctor's prescription.
During treatment of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza, lavomax is given to children at half the tablets per day during the first days of the disease. Then, after 48 hours, taking the drug at the same dose is repeated and the tablets are given for another three days.
As a preventive measure, children take the drug at half the tablet once a week for one and a half months.
Contraindications to taking lavomax
Children under the age of seven years of age are contraindicated. Do not prescribe it to children with high sensitivity to the components that make up the drug.
If the recommended dose of lavomax is exceeded, side effects may appear, in the form of a disturbance of the gastrointestinal tract, an increase in body temperature and allergic reactions.