- October 16, 2020
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The off-season is the peak period for diseases caused by viruses. And who suffers the most? These are our children, because they have not yet fully formed immunity and cannot resist viruses and infections so well. The main way viruses spread is through airborne droplets, and children have very close contact with each other, especially when it comes to kindergarten or school. And infants are not protected from them, because the infection gets home through infected parents or older brothers and sisters.
What does a young mother need to know? This is how to deal with the virus quickly and without consequences. What drugs can be given to babies, do they help, etc. On the first day of infection, so-called antiviral drugs are more effective. Today we will analyze one drug from this category - Anaferon drops for children. The drug has a lot of positive reviews and has gained popularity among young parents. We will tell you not only about treatment, but also about prevention. Happy reading!
pharmachologic effect
Pharmacological action - immunomodulatory,
Preclinical and clinical studies have proven the effectiveness of the drug against influenza viruses, parainfluenza, herpes simplex viruses types 1 and 2 (labial herpes, genital herpes), other herpes viruses (varicella, infectious mononucleosis), enteroviruses, tick-borne encephalitis virus, rotavirus , coronavirus, calicivirus, adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RS virus).
The drug reduces the concentration of the virus in the affected tissues, affects the system of endogenous interferons and associated cytokines, induces the formation of endogenous “early” interferons (IFN a/b) and interferon gamma (IFN γ). Stimulates the humoral and cellular immune response. Increases the production of antibodies (including secretory LgA), activates the functions of T-effectors, T-helpers (Tx), normalizes their ratio. Increases the functional reserve of Tx and other cells involved in the immune response. It is an inducer of a mixed Th1 and Th2 immune response: it increases the production of Th1 (IFN γ, IL-2) and Th2 (IL-4, 10) cytokines, restores (modulates) the Th1/Th2 balance. Increases the functional activity of phagocytes and natural killer cells (NK cells). Has antimutagenic properties.
Release form and composition of Anaferon
- Anaferon is available in drops for the youngest patients , as well as in tablets for children over 3 years old.
- Anaferon contains antibodies to human gamma interferon: a mixture of homeopathic dilutions C12, C30, C50 - 3 mg.
- The tablets contain excipients: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate. The tablets are flat, white, in packs of 20 or 40 pieces.
- Excipients in drops: maltitol, potassium sorbate, glycerol, anhydrous citric acid, water. Drops are transparent, colorless, in 25 ml bottles.
- Only the immune system fights viral diseases, so Anaferon’s action is aimed at stimulating cellular immunity.
How to store Anaferon at home?
Proper storage of the drug is the key to ensuring that it does not lose its pharmacological properties for all three years. Experts recommend keeping in mind three principles related to the climatic characteristics suitable for most drugs.
Firstly, the temperature regime: Anaferon should not be stored in the refrigerator, and it is generally prohibited to put it in the freezer. The optimal temperature will be from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius, i.e. you should put the medicine on a shelf in the house - this will be enough to prevent Anaferon from spoiling.
Secondly, Anaferon should be stored away from moisture and humidity: it would be wrong to leave the medicine, for example, in the bathroom.
Thirdly, make sure that the tablets are not exposed to direct sunlight, even if they shine on the Anaferon lying on the windowsill through the glass.
Anaferon should not be stored in the freezer. Direct sunlight and exposure to water can damage the product. Negative conditions include excessive heat and cold.
Analogs
- Grippferon
- Viferon
- Cycloferon
- Arbidol
- Ergoferon
- Tsitovir
- Oscillococcinum
- Kagocel
- Aflubin
Directions for use from 1 year to 3 years
Now let’s move on to what the instructions say about taking “Anaferon for children” drops orally by children aged 1 to 3 years.
Let's start with the fact that the medicine must be taken 15 minutes before meals. Be sure to stick to your treatment regimen.
On the first day of the disease, it is necessary to give the child 10 drops every 30 minutes for 2 hours. Then the medicine must be taken 3 more times in a dosage of 10 drops at regular intervals.
Starting from the second to the fifth day, the drug is given three times, 10 drops each (in the morning, afternoon and evening, 10 drops each).
Anaferon children's tablet/dispersible №20 28351
Description
Lozenges are white to almost white in color, flat-cylindrical in shape, scored and chamfered. On the flat side with a mark there is the inscription MATERIA MEDICA, on the other flat side - ANAFERON KID. When used prophylactically and therapeutically, the drug has an immunomodulatory and antiviral effect. Effective against influenza viruses (including avian influenza), parainfluenza, herpes simplex viruses types 1 and 2 (labial herpes, genital herpes), other herpes viruses (varicella, infectious mononucleosis), enteroviruses, tick-borne encephalitis virus, rotavirus, coronavirus, calicivirus, adenovirus, RS (respiratory syncytial virus). Reduces the concentration of the virus in affected tissues, affects the system of endogenous interferons and associated cytokines, induces the formation of endogenous “early” interferons (IFN α/β) and interferon gamma (IFN-γ). Stimulates humoral and cellular immunity. Increases the production of antibodies (including secretory IgA), activates the functions of T-effectors, T-helpers (Tx), and normalizes their ratio. Increases the functional reserve of Tx and other cells involved in the immune response. It is an inducer of a mixed Th1 and Th2 type of immune response: it increases the production of Th1 (IFN-γ, IL-2) and Th2 (IL-4, -10) cytokines, normalizes (modulates) the balance of Th1/Th2 activity. Increases the functional activity of phagocytes and EK cells (natural killer cells). It has antimutagenic properties. The drug contains lactose, and therefore it is not recommended for use in patients with congenital galactosemia, glucose malabsorption syndrome, or congenital lactase deficiency.
Compound
Lozenges 1 table. antibodies to human gamma interferon, affinity purified (administered in the form of a water-alcohol mixture of the active form of the active substance)1 0.003 g 1 Active form of the active substance - active form containing no more than 10−16 ng/g of active substance excipients: lactose; MCC; magnesium stearate in blister packs 20 pcs.; in a cardboard pack 1 or 2 packages.
Application
prevention and treatment of acute respiratory viral infections (including influenza); complex therapy of infections caused by herpes viruses (infectious mononucleosis, chicken pox, labial herpes, genital herpes); complex therapy and prevention of relapses of chronic herpes viral infection, incl. labial and genital herpes; complex therapy and prevention of other acute and chronic viral infections caused by tick-borne encephalitis virus, enterovirus, rotavirus, coronavirus, calicivirus; use as part of complex therapy of bacterial infections; complex therapy of secondary immunodeficiency states of various etiologies, incl. prevention and treatment of complications of viral and bacterial infections. When using the drug according to the indicated indications and in the indicated dosages, no side effects were identified. Manifestations of increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug are possible. No cases of incompatibility with other drugs have been identified to date. If necessary, the drug can be combined with other antiviral, antibacterial and symptomatic agents. Sublingual, single dose - 1 table. outside meals (keep in mouth until completely dissolved). For children aged 1 month to 3 years, it is recommended to dissolve a single dose (1 tablet) in a small amount (1 tablespoon) of boiled water at room temperature and give it to drink. ARVI, influenza, intestinal infections, herpes viral infections, neuroinfections. Treatment should begin as early as possible - when the first signs of an acute viral infection appear according to the following scheme: in the first 2 hours - 1 tablet. every 30 minutes (5 doses), then during the first day 3 more doses at regular intervals (8 tablets in total on the first day); from 2 days onwards - 1 tablet. 3 times a day until complete recovery. If there is no improvement on the 3rd day of treatment, you should consult a doctor. During the epidemic season for preventive purposes - 1 table. daily for 1–3 months. Genital herpes. For acute manifestations of genital herpes, take at regular intervals according to the following scheme: 1–3 days - 1 tablet. 8 times a day, then 1 tablet. 4 times a day for at least 3 weeks. To prevent relapses - 1 table. in a day. The recommended duration of the preventive course is determined individually and can reach 6 months. When using the drug for the treatment and prevention of immunodeficiency conditions, in complex therapy of bacterial infections - take 1 table. per day. No cases of overdose have been registered to date. In case of accidental overdose, dyspeptic symptoms are possible due to the excipients included in the drug. Increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug, children under 1 month of age.
Possible product names
- Anaferon children's tablet/dispersible №20
- ANAFERON CHILDREN'S TAB. No. 20
- ANAFERON CHILDREN'S HOMEOP N20 TABLE
- ANAFERON CHILDREN'S TABLE. D/RASSAS. X20
- ANAFERON CHILDREN'S TABLET D/ROSSABLE X20
- (Anaferon) Anaferon children's tablet/dispersible №20
Indications
Since Anaferon’s action is aimed at improving the functioning of the immune system, it is used in the following cases:
- for the prevention and treatment of colds, ARVI, influenza;
- prevention and complex therapy in the treatment of infections caused by herpes viruses (chickenpox, genital or labial herpes, infectious mononucleosis);
- prevention and complex therapy in the treatment of infections caused by tick-borne encephalitis viruses, coronavirus, rotavirus, enterovirus;
- complex therapy of bacterial infections and secondary immunodeficiency conditions.
Read about colds in your child to know how to behave and what to do so that your baby gets better quickly.
Anaferon - indications for use
Any medication must be consulted with your doctor before use. Anaferon is no exception, the use of which must be started only with the permission of the local pediatrician. Only he can give an objective assessment of the patient’s condition, choose the correct dosage, frequency of administration, and duration of therapy. If you refer to the instructions for the drug Anaferon, the indications for use are as follows:
- viral infections affecting the upper respiratory tract;
- flu;
- ARVI;
- viral infections caused by herpes (infectious mononucleosis, chicken pox);
- complicated and chronic viral infections.
How to give Anaferon to infants
It is convenient to give Anaferon in drops to infants. The drug is dripped into a spoon and given to infants.
Scheme for children from 1 month to 3 years inclusive:
- 1 day: in the first 2 hours, give 10 drops every half hour, then another 3 times, 10 drops at equal intervals;
- Days 2-5: 10 drops three times a day.
The medicine must be taken a quarter of an hour before meals.
Children over 3 years of age can dissolve the tablets. For them, the drug dosage regimen is as follows:
- 1 day: in the first 2 hours, give 1 tablet every 30 minutes, then 3 more times, 1 tablet at equal intervals (8 tablets in total per day);
- Days 2-5: 1 tablet 3 times a day.
In the first 5 doses, if you need to eat, keep a 15-minute interval between taking the drug and eating. In the future, Anaferon should be taken half an hour before meals.
For prevention, children take Anaferon as follows: once half an hour before meals for 1-3 months. The duration of the preventive course is prescribed personally, and in some cases it can be 6 months.
Infants can also be given a tablet form of Anaferon. To do this, the tablet must be crushed and dissolved in 20 ml of boiled water.
Chemical composition of the drug
Anaferon drops and tablets are a specially developed medicine that was created taking into account all the characteristics of the child’s body. They included a combination of homeopathic compounds (C-12, C-30, C-50 - 3 mg). Additional components include cellulose, magnesium stearate, and lactose. Due to the lactose content, it is not recommended to prescribe the medication in any form to children suffering from lactose metabolism disorders, as well as diabetes. Anaferon for children in drops and tablets is approved for use in children from 1 month.
Anaferon is a Russian product that is produced. There is no INN.
Conditions for storing the drug in pharmacies and clinics
Each pharmacy has the equipment necessary to store various medications. Specifically, Anaferon does not require a chamber with a certain temperature regime, so this drug is often laid out on the counter in a place protected from moisture and the sun. In accordance with Russian GOSTs, antiviral drugs should be stored together and not combined with drugs intended to treat other diseases.
At the pharmacy, medications are stored in their original packaging. All these principles apply when transporting Anaferon.
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Contraindications
According to reviews from specialists and parents who have used Anaferon drops and tablets to treat children, the drug is well tolerated by young patients. The medication is not prescribed to infants under one month of age. After 1 month, it is allowed to use the product, provided that the child does not have an individual intolerance to any components included in its composition. In addition, the annotation for the medicine states that it is not recommended to prescribe Anaferon in the form of tablets and drops to children suffering from lactose intolerance.
