Antiviral drug, has immunomodulatory and anti-flu effects, specifically suppresses influenza viruses A and B.
It has interferon-inducing properties, stimulates humoral and cellular immune reactions, phagocytic function of macrophages, increases resistance of the body to viral infections. It prevents the development of post-flu complications, reduces the frequency of exacerbations of chronic diseases, normalizes immunological parameters.
The antiviral action is due to inhibition of fusion of the lipid shell of the virus with the cell membranes when the virus comes into contact with the cell.
Therapeutic effectiveness in influenza is shown in reduction of intoxication and severity of catarrhal symptoms, shortening of periods of fever and overall duration of illness.
The drug is low-toxic (LD 50>4 g/kg). It does not have any negative effect on the human body when administered orally in the recommended doses.
Indications
Prevention and treatment in adults and children:
The complex therapy of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia and recurrent herpetic infection.
Prevention of postoperative infectious complications and normalization of immune status in adults.
Active ingredient
Composition
1 tablet:
Ethyl ester of 6-bromo-5-hydroxy-1-methyl-4-dimethylaminomethyl-2-phenylthiomethylindol-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride monohydrate – 100 mg.
How to take, the dosage
Ingestion, before meals. Single dose: For children from 3 to 6 years old – 50 mg, from 6 to 12 years old – 100 mg, over 12 years old and adults – 200 mg (2 tablets of 100 mg or 4 tablets of 50 mg).
For non-specific prophylaxis
In direct contact with patients with influenza and other acute respiratory infections: for children from 3 to 6 years – 50 mg, for 6 to 12 years – 100 mg, over 12 years and adults – 200 mg once a day for 10-14 days.
During epidemics of influenza and other acute respiratory infections, to prevent exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, relapse of herpetic infection: to children from 3 to 6 years – 50 mg, from 6 to 12 years – 100 mg, older than 12 years and adults – 200 mg 2 times a week for 3 weeks.
Prevention of postoperative complications: in children 3 to 6 years old – 50 mg, 6 to 12 years old – 100 mg, over 12 years old and adults – 200 mg 2 days before surgery, then on the 2nd and 5th days after surgery.
To treat
Influenza, other acute respiratory infections without complications: children 3 to 6 years – 50 mg, 6 to 12 years – 100 mg, over 12 years and adults – 200 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours) for 5 days.
Influenza, other acute respiratory infections with development of complications (bronchitis, pneumonia and others): children 3 to 6 years old – 50 mg, 6 to 12 years old – 100 mg, over 12 years old and adults – 200 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours) for 5 days, then a single dose once a week for 4 weeks.
Interaction
Special Instructions
It does not exhibit central neurotropic activity and can be used in medical practice for prophylactic purposes in practically healthy individuals in various professions, including those requiring increased attention and coordination of movements (drivers, operators and so on).
Contraindications
Side effects
Allergic reactions.
Similarities
Weight | 0.010 kg |
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Shelf life | 2 years. |
Conditions of storage | List B. At the temperature not more than 25°C. Keep out of reach of children. |
Manufacturer | Lekpharm, Belarus |
Medication form | pills |
Brand | Lekpharm |
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