Arbidol - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (tablets and capsules 50 and 100 mg) drugs to treat influenza and colds in adults, children and pregnancy. Indications and contraindications to taking the drug

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Arbidol - antiviral drug. Specifically suppresses influenza A and B viruses, the SARS-associated coronavirus. By the mechanism of antiviral action refers to the inhibitors of fusion (fusion), interacts with the hemagglutinin of the virus and prevents the fusion of the lipid envelope of the virus and cell membranes.

Has a moderate immunomodulatory effect.

Has interferon-inducing activity, stimulates humoral and cellular immunity reactions, phagocytic function of macrophages, increases the body's resistance to viral infections.

Reduces the incidence of complications associated with a viral infection, as well as exacerbations of chronic bacterial diseases.

Therapeutic efficacy in viral infections is manifested in a decrease in the severity of general intoxication and clinical phenomena, and in reducing the duration of the disease.

Refers to low-toxic drugs. Does not have any negative effects on the human body when administered orally at recommended doses.

Pharmacokinetics

After oral administration, it is rapidly absorbed from the digestive tract.Metabolised in the liver. About 40% is excreted unchanged, mainly with bile (38.9%) and in an insignificant number - kidney (0.12%). During the first 24 hours, 90% of the dose is taken.

Indications for admission

Prevention and treatment in adults and children:

• influenza A and B, SARS, SARS, incl. complicated by bronchitis and pneumonia;
• secondary immunodeficiency states;
• complex therapy of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia and recurrent herpetic infection.

Prevention of postoperative infectious complications and normalization of the immune status.

In the complex therapy of acute intestinal infections of rotavirus etiology in children older than 3 years.

Forms of release

Tablets 50 mg, 100 mg

Capsules 50 mg, 100 mg

Instructions for use and dosing regimen

For non-specific prophylaxis

In direct contact with a patient with influenza and other acute respiratory viral infections, adults and children over 12 years of age Arbidol is prescribed at a dose of 200 mg per day; children aged 6 to 12 years - 100 mg per day; Children aged 3 to 6 years - 50 mg per day. The drug is taken once a day. Course - 10-14 days.

During the epidemic of influenza and other acute respiratory infections, to prevent the exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and relapse of herpetic infection to adults and children over 12 years of age, the drugappoint a single dose of 200 mg; children aged 6 to 12 years - 100 mg; Children aged 3 to 6 years - 50 mg. The drug is taken 2 times a week for 3 weeks.

For prevention of SARS (when in contact with a patient), adults and children over 12 years of age are prescribed 200 mg once a day for 12-14 days; children aged 6 to 12 years - 100 mg once a day (before meals) for 12-14 days.

For the prevention of postoperative infectious complications, the drug is prescribed two days before the operation, then on the second and fifth days after the operation in doses: adults and children over 12 years - 200 mg, children aged 6 to 12 years - 100 mg, 3 to 6 years - 50 mg.

For treatment

With flu and other acute respiratory infections without complications to adults and children over 12 years of age, the drug is prescribed 200 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours), children aged 6 to 12 years - 100 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours), from 3 to 6 years - 50 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours). The course of treatment is 5 days.

With influenza and other acute respiratory viral infections with complications (including bronchitis, pneumonia), adults and children over 12 years of age Arbidol is prescribed 200 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours) for 5 days, then 200 mg 1 time per week for 4 weeks. Children aged 6 to 12 years are prescribed 100 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours) then - 100 mg once a week for 4 weeks.Children aged 3 to 6 years are prescribed 50 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours) for 5 days, then 50 mg once a week for 4 weeks.

For the treatment of SARS, adults and children over 12 years of age are prescribed 200 mg twice a day for 8-10 days.

In the complex therapy of chronic bronchitis and recurrent herpetic infection, adults and children over 12 years of age receive the drug 200 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours) for 5-7 days, then 200 mg twice a week for 4 weeks . Children aged 6 to 12 years, 100 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours) for 5-7 days, then - 100 mg 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Children aged 3 to 6 years are prescribed 50 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours) for 5-7 days; then - 50 mg twice a week for 4 weeks.

In the complex therapy of acute intestinal infections of rotavirus etiology, children over 12 years of age are prescribed 200 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours) for 5 days, at the age of 6 to 12 years - 100 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours ) for 5 days, at the age of 3 to 6 years - 50 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours) for 5 days.

Side effect

• allergic reactions.

Contraindications

• children under 3 years;
• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

Data on the use of Arbidol during pregnancy and during breastfeeding are not provided. That is, taking the drug in these cases is undesirable, since the evidence base and the rationale for admission is not provided by the drug manufacturer.

Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and manage mechanisms

The drug does not show central neurotropic activity and can be used in medical practice for preventive purposes in practically healthy persons of various professions requiring increased attention and speed of psychomotor reactions (including transport drivers, operators).

Analogues of Arbidol

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• Arpetol
• Arpetolide
• Arpeflu
• ORITOL

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