The preparation "Ergoferon": instructions for use

The medicine "Ergoferon" belongs to the category of immunostimulants, has anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating, antihistamine and antiviral properties.

Pharmacological properties of the medication "Ergoferon"

Instruction for use informs that the medicine has antibodies that significantly increase the body's resistance to various pathogens. The drug lowers the tone of smooth muscles, swelling of the mucous membranes and bronchi, interferes with the development of allergic reactions. A successful composition of the drug gives it anti-histamine and antiviral activity. The preparation is produced in the form of tablets, which are intended for resorption.

Indications for taking medication "Ergoferon"

Instructions for use indicate that the tablets are prescribed for the prevention and therapy of various viral and bacterial pathologies. The drug is used for various forms of influenza, including avian and porcine. The medicine is used for acute respiratory ailments caused by adenovirus, coronavirus, parainfluenza. With the help of medicines, infectious mononucleosis, shingles, genital, labial herpes, smallpox, ophthalmoherpes are produced. The drug is used for tick-borne encephalitis, hemorrhagic fever, enteroviral and other types of meningitis. As part of complex therapy, tablets are taken to treat pneumonia of various etiologies, iersiniosis, whooping cough, pseudotuberculosis and other bacterial infections.

Overdose and side effects of the drug "Ergoferon"

Instruction for use informs that negative effects are usually absent. Very rarely there are allergic reactions, which are observed as a result of drug intolerance. In such a case, therapy is canceled. In case of an overdose, there may be an exacerbation of symptoms of indigestion, constipation, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea. Dangers to life of the patient, these manifestations do not represent, a dose adjustment is required. Contraindications include individual sensitivity to the drug.

The preparation "Ergoferon": instructions for use

The medication is taken orally, separately from eating. It is recommended to keep the tablet in the mouth, not swallowing, until it dissolves completely. The remedy can be given to children from the age of six months. Babies under three years old need to dissolve the medicine in one tablespoon of boiled water brought to room temperature. Therapy should be started when the first symptoms of an acute infection occur. In the first 2 hours tablets "Ergoferon" should be taken every 30 minutes. After the first day of use, the drug is consumed three times at the same intervals. On the second day of treatment, the drug is administered three times a day for one capsule, until a full recovery occurs. For preventive purposes, the medication is used once with two tablets. The duration of prevention can be up to six months.

Medication «Ergoferon»: reviews, price

Patients talk about the effectiveness of the drug. After taking the drug as a preventive measure, a decrease in the incidence of influenza during epidemics is noted. The cost of the medicine is 290 rubles.