One of the most famous preventive agents today is the drug Grippferon. It is quite effective and at the same time safe, so doctors prescribe it even to pregnant women and newborn babies from the first days of life for preventive purposes.
In addition, this medicine is also successfully used for the treatment of viral infections in expectant mothers, because the list of medications allowed for use is limited. In this article, we will tell you whether it is possible to use Grippferon during pregnancy in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester, depending on its form of release, and how it should be done.
What contraindications exist for taking Grippferon during pregnancy?
According to the instructions for use, Grippferon can be used during pregnancy at any time. It contains extremely useful substances and is completely non-toxic. Nevertheless, it should always be remembered that any girl may have an individual intolerance to the components of this medication.
In addition, pregnant women are especially susceptible to allergic reactions, so during the intake of any medication, not including Grippferon, you must carefully monitor your health and report any illness to the treating doctor.
How to take Grippferon during pregnancy?
Like any drug, Grippferon in this difficult period for a woman can be taken only according to the doctor's prescription. Most often during pregnancy, girls are prescribed Grippferon drops for instillation into the nose, which should be used as follows:
- during the seasonal epidemic of ARVI and influenza - 2 drops in the early morning, after awakening, every other day;
- for the prevention of colds, when close relatives are ill, - 3 drops 2-3 times a day, about a week;
- when there is a general malaise due to flu or ARVI - 3 drops each with a break of 3-4 hours. Use of the medicine is necessary during the time for which it was prescribed by the doctor.
In all cases after instillation it is necessary to gently massage the wings of the nose for 2-3 minutes so that the medication is evenly distributed over the surface of the nasal mucosa.
In different situations, when the future mother for personal reasons can not use medicines to irrigate the mucosa, she may be prescribed other drugs in other forms of release. Thus, in pregnancy, instead of Grippferon, rectal suppositories are often prescribed, for example, Genferon or Kippferon. These pharmacy products also have high immunomodulatory and antiviral activity and do not cause harm. Despite this, the use of such drugs is possible only after consulting a doctor. This is especially true for people who are predisposed to the manifestation of allergic reactions.