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Anaferon is used in the treatment and prevention of recurrent influenza, upper respiratory tract infections, herpes virus infections, intestinal infections, neuritis. This medicine can be used safely in children 1 month of age and older.1. What effect does Anaferon have?
Anaferon drug is prepared in the form of dispersible tablets, content of 3mg and is indicated in the following cases:
Prophylaxis and treatment of acute respiratory viral infections (including influenza); Combined treatment of diseases caused by Herpes virus (HSV) infections such as chickenpox, infectious mononucleosis, herpes on the lips, genital herpes; Prophylaxis of recurrence for chronic Herpes virus infections, tick-borne encephalitis virus, Enterovirus D68, Rotavirus, Corona virus, Calicivirus; Coordinate and treat infectious diseases, secondary immunodeficiency due to many causes; Treatment and prevention of bacterial and viral superinfections.
2. Instructions for using Anaferon
Anaferon is used orally with the dosage according to each case as follows:
Treatment of respiratory viral infections and influenza: Prioritize treatment as soon as possible, right from the onset of symptoms. Specifically, in the first 2 hours every 30 minutes for children to take 1 tablet. Then take 3 tablets / divided into 3 times in the first day of treatment. From the 2nd day onwards, maintain taking 3 tablets / divided into 3 times until complete recovery; Prevention of epidemic season: Take 1 tablet per day for 1-3 months; Treatment of acute genital herpes: In the first 1-3 days, use 8 times (1 tablet each time) then gradually reduce to 4 times (also 1 tablet each time). Minimum duration of treatment 03 weeks; Prophylaxis of recurrence of chronic Herpes virus infection: Take 1 tablet per day, which can last up to 6 months depending on specific cases; Treatment and prevention of immunocompromised cases, combination treatment of infections: Take 1 tablet per day. *Note:
For children, parents should remind the child to suck until the medicine is completely dispersed in the oral cavity, take the medicine on an empty stomach (not with meals). When used for children from 1 month to 3 years old, to make it easier for children to take, the tablets should be dissolved in a small amount of drinking water (about 1 tablespoon). The effectiveness and safety of Anaferon in children under 1 month of age is still unknown, so it should not be used in this population.
3. Anaferon side effects
Within the range of indications and recommended doses, no adverse effects have been reported so far. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, you should notify and consult a doctor soon.
4. Note when using Anaferon drug Anaferon is contraindicated for the following cases:
People at risk of hypersensitivity to the drug's components; People with hereditary abnormalities of galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. In addition, caution should be exercised when administered to pregnant women.
There are currently no specific reports of interactions with other drugs. Therefore, it is still possible to use Anaferon in combination with antiviral, antibacterial and other symptomatic drugs when necessary.
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