Anaferon has virtually no contraindications for use, because it contains homeopathic (ie very small) dose of active principle. However, some of patients the drug should be used with caution, and sometimes only on prescription.

Why anaferon almost no contraindications

Anaferon - a homeopathic remedy with antiviral and immunomodulatory properties, active substance is included in his midget doses. Therefore anaferon almost no side effects. It is also impossible to overdose - overdoses are associated only with the adjuvants.

Active ingredient anaferon - a homeopathic dilutions of antibodies to interferon-gamma. Interferon is a protein that has antiviral properties, the cells begin to produce its active only during virus infections. It is found that the effect on tissue cells is very low doses of antibodies to interferon in cells stimulates early forms of this substance - alpha- and beta-interferons.

Anaferon also stimulates the body's defenses patient - cellular and humoral immunity. This feature allows you to take anaferon also in acute infections of bacterial or fungal origin.

Anaferon active against the virus that causes SARS, enterovirus and rotavirus (which causes intestinal infection), herpes virus, tick-borne encephalitis and others.

What side effects may give anaferon

Contained in Anaferon Anaferon - activates antiviral immunity   ultralow doses of antibodies may have only focused on the impact on cells, without causing side effects. There are only individual intolerance reactions allergic and nonallergic nature of the drug.

Side effects can develop primarily due to the excipients included in the anaferon. Auxiliary substances primarily include lactose or milk sugar, upon receipt of a large number of tablets (e.g., herpes take 8 tablets per day) can cause discomfort and pain in the abdomen Abdominal pain: Types and Symptoms , Diarrhea and flatulence. A particularly unpleasant side effects of this kind may develop in patients with lactose intolerance because of the deficiency of the enzyme for its digestion (lactase), as well as malabsorption of simple sugars.

Can I take anaferon without prescription

Anaferon can begin to take without a prescription in acute viral respiratory tract infections. Available in adult and children's anaferon. Children anaferon can take children and adolescents under 18 years of age. When you are an adult or a child's temperature, cough and runny nose can immediately start taking anaferon, which takes effect immediately, stimulating the formation of interferon as well as cellular and humoral immunity Immunity - types and characteristics in children in adults . You can start taking anaferon and bacterial infection - it will stimulate the immune system, allowing the body to cope with the infection.

When intestinal infections decision to admit anaferon provide better doctor as 7 tablets, to be taken during the first day may intensify the unpleasant symptoms of the presence of a large number of tablets of milk sugar.

When herpes infection, such as "cold" on the lips, anaferon can start taking immediately and independently. If other symptoms of viral infection is not (eg, cough, runny nose, high temperature and so on), it is possible to lead a normal life.

Well familiar with the treatment and prevention of exacerbations of the disease, patients with genital herpes. They take on a tablet 8 times a day during the first three days of aggravation, and then tablet 4 times a day for up to a month. For the prevention of disease, is sufficient to take anaferon on a tablet a day.

In immunodeficiency the dose and duration of its use determined by the physician.

In some cases, anaferon contraindicated

Anaferon contraindicated if you are hypersensitive drug, and also in the case where the patient has lactase deficiency or malabsorption of simple sugars in the small intestine. Anaferon adults not indicated for children and adolescents under 18 years of age, and children anaferon not indicated for children under age of one month.

With caution and only on prescription anaferon should be used during pregnancy and nursing Breastfeeding - a personal choice   feeding. Such precautions are necessary because the manufacturer will conduct clinical trials of the drug in pregnant women and nursing mothers.

Anaferon has virtually no contraindications, but if they are still reflected in the instructions, they should be respected. Sticking to such a facility should be especially pregnant women and women who breastfeed.

Galina Romanenko

Anaferon - a drug that is sold in pharmacies without a prescription, which means it can be taken by patients on their own. Before you start taking anaferon, you need to read the instructions attached to it, and do not deviate from the manufacturer's suggested treatments.

Anaferon dosage in the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections

Acute respiratory infections (ARI) are the most frequent reason for the use of antiviral drugs, including anaferon. The producers (Russian pharmaceutical company NPF Materia Medica Holding) recommends that you take the medication as soon as possible, as soon as the first signs of the disease - cough, runny nose, sore throat, fever and so on.

For the treatment of SARS (including influenza treatment) anaferon recommended to be taken for the first two hours tablet every half hour (4 lozenge in the mouth), and then during the first day should take three tablets. From the second day of the disease and to the recovery anaferon should take a tablet three times a day

Similarly, in the same dosages and appointed anaferon children, it does not matter whether he gets a child one month, or a teenager 18 years - the same dose. Young children who can not dissolve tablets, anaferon dissolved in a small amount of boiled water.

To prevent SARS anaferon can take a tablet a day for a long time - for example, all the autumn-winter period, when the increased risk of viral infection incidence.

It is especially effective in the treatment of mild anaferon viral respiratory tract infections in children. The advantage of this preparation is the absence of side effects and the inability to overdose in the presence of small anti-viral effects, and all types of immune stimulation. Stimulation of the immune system helps the body of the child to cope not only with the viral infection, but bacterial complication that often develops on the background of SARS in children.

Anaferon dosage in the treatment of intestinal infections of viral origin

If SARS could start taking anaferon without a prescription, the intestinal infections, especially in children, it is better to wait for the doctor and consult with him about whether to take this case to take this drug. The fact that tablets anaferon Anaferon - activates antiviral immunity   a lot of milk sugar (lactose) and a large number of tablets may adversely affect the child's condition with an intestinal infection. The main symptoms of the disease may join bloating and cramping in the course of the intestine, and diarrhea may increase.

The doctor as patient decides whether he could take anaferon, or in this case it is better to do without him. On the recommendation of the manufacturer anaferon intestinal infections of viral origin are taking exactly the same as with SARS. In the summer and autumn of intestinal infection often flare up in children's holiday camps, particularly if they are located next to the pond. In this case, it makes sense to take anaferon prophylactically during the camp season.

Dosage anaferon when herpes infections

Herpes - one of the most common viral illnesses. Herpes simplex virus Herpes simplex - in fact, not so simple   Type I causes "cold" on the lips (herpes labialis), herpes simplex virus type II causes genital herpes. Other herpes virus causes chickenpox, shingles Ringworm - not only infectious disease   and other diseases.

In all diseases caused by herpes viruses, administered anaferon. During exacerbation of recurrent herpes infection anaferon appointed in the first three days of tablet 8 times a day, and then move on to receive his tablet four times a day and take a long time, up to three to four weeks. For prophylaxis (to prevent a recurrence of the disease) anaferon appoint pill a day for a long time, up to six months and more.

When chicken pox and shingles in acute anaferon take just as in recurrent herpes infection.

Application anaferon as an immunomodulator

Anaferon can be included in the comprehensive treatment of bacterial infections, as an immunomodulator. It is perfectly combined with any other drugs and activates all parts of immunity, which in turn speeds up the healing process of patients.

Used anaferon and secondary immunodeficiency states - in this case it also has a slight immunostimulatory effects.

Manufacturers recommend taking anaferon as an immunomodulator Immunomodulators: a contract with the protective forces of the body   One tablet per day as part of an integrated treatment of the underlying disease.

Galina Romanenko