Every parent is concerned when his child gets sick. A natural desire during this period is the desire to alleviate the child's well-being, or, even better, to prevent the disease itself. To date, this can be done with the help of children's immunomodulators, which are sold in pharmacies. In this article, we will talk about the drug anaferon, which has a stimulating effect on the immunity of the child, as well as about the features of taking this medication.
Composition and form of production of pediatric anaferon
The active substance of anaferon are gamma globulins. They make the body actively produce interferon. Thanks to this principle of action, the condition of the sick child is facilitated or its resistance to different viruses is enhanced.
As ancillary substances in anaferon, lactose, aerosil, calcium stearate and MCC are present.
Anaferon children's candles and syrup is not released, and for children and adults, the only form of release of the drug are tablets. They are sweet to the taste, white, sometimes with a yellowish or grayish tinge.
How to drink anaferon for children?
The intake of anaferon does not depend on the intake of food. The tablets are for resorption. If the child is still young and can not do this alone, the anaferon tablet is dissolved in one tablespoon of boiled water.
The dosage of pediatric anaferon depends on the desired effect.
Reception of anaferon during illness
If it is necessary to remove the symptoms of an acute viral disease at an accelerated rate, anaferon is prescribed to children according to the following scheme:
- the first day is taken 8 tablets, five of them are drunk every half hour, and the remaining three are drunk during the same day, dividing the time between receiving at equal intervals;
- the following days the dosage of pediatric anaferon is one tablet three times a day;
- after complete relief of the symptoms of the disease, anaferon take within one to two weeks, one tablet per day. This is necessary in order to avoid complications that may be caused by the virus.
If, three days after the onset of anaferon administration, the symptoms of the disease remain unchanged or worsen, it is necessary to consult a specialist about the advisability of further taking the drug.
Reception of anaferon for child prophylaxis
As the prevention of viral diseases during the epidemic, anaferon is prescribed one tablet a day for 1 to 3 months.
In the case of a chronic disease caused by the herpes virus, anaferon is taken one tablet a day during the period indicated by the specialist. The maximum period of daily intake of the drug is six months.
At what age do children anaferon take?
Anaferon is recommended for children up to a year and older, except for infants less than 1 month old. Children's anaferon is taken by children under 18 years of age.
The difference between a child's anaferon and an adult drug analogue is the concentration of antibodies to gamma-interferon. Anaferon
Contraindications
Contraindication to the use of anaferon is sensitivity to any of its components, lactose intolerance, and also age up to 1 month.
Overdose
In recommended doses, pediatric anaferon can not cause symptoms of an overdose. If you randomly take more pills, the child may experience nausea, accompanied by vomiting, and diarrhea.
Anaferon for children can be taken together with antipyretic or anti-inflammatory drugs.