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Ingavirin for children

To combat viral infections, drugs that can affect viral particles are used. They inhibit their reproduction, destroy viruses or stimulate the immune system so that it can overcome the pathogen.

One of the drugs with this effect is Ingavirin. This drug is produced by the Russian company Valenta Pharm, offering customers the medicine in two dosages, the smaller of which is recommended for children. When is such a medication prescribed, how does it affect the body of a sick child and how should it be taken correctly?

Story

Ingavirin was developed back in the late 70s of the last century with the aim of creating a cure for allergies. As a result of many studies and tests, it was revealed that the innovative medicine has the ability to influence the immune system. It is also worth mentioning that until 2013, the active ingredient Ingavirin was used to create another medicine that stimulates the formation of white blood cells - Dicarbamine. Now the manufacturer produces only Ingavirin.

Release form

Ingavirin for children is produced in capsules packed in one pack of 7 pieces. They are yellow in color and marked with a white I surrounded by a white ring. The internal contents of the capsules are white powder. It can gather into lumps that easily crumble when pressed.

In addition to the children's version, the drug is also available in a higher dosage. This Ingavirin is intended for adults and contains 90 mg of the active ingredient in one red capsule. Previously, blue capsules with the active substance in a dose of 30 mg were also produced, but now such a drug is not produced.

Compound

The action of Ingavirin is provided by a compound called pentadionic acid imidazolylethanamide. This substance also has another, shorter name - vitaglutam. The preparation for children contains 60 mg in one capsule.

Potato starch and lactose monohydrate, as well as magnesium stearate and colloidal silicon dioxide are added to this component. All these ingredients are placed in a dense gelatin shell, which contains yellow dye E172 and titanium dioxide. For the inscription on the capsule, propylene glycol, titanium dioxide and shellac are used. The presence of such components is important to consider when choosing medications for allergy sufferers.

Operating principle

Ingavirin is a group of antiviral drugs.

Studies have shown the activity of this medicine against influenza viruses, including such dangerous strains as H1N1. In addition, the drug affects parainfluenza viruses, adenoviruses and respiratory syncytial viruses, and preclinical experiments have confirmed its effect on enteroviruses, rhinoviruses, metapneumoviruses, coronaviruses and Coxsackie viruses.

Taking Ingavirin not only helps to remove these types of pathogens from the body of a sick child, but also shortens the duration of the infection and reduces the risk of complications of the disease. The action of vitaglutam is primarily based on stimulation of affected cells. In particular, this substance stimulates immune factors that are suppressed by viruses during an infectious disease.

As a result of taking the capsules, the number of interferon receptors increases, which increases the sensitivity of infected cells to this factor of the immune response. In addition, the drug affects proteins that give cells signals to activate antiviral genes. And thanks to the drug’s influence on the movement of ribonucleoproteins inside viral cells, the reproduction of the pathogen slows down.

The level of interferon during treatment with Ingavirin increases to normal, since the medication affects leukocytes and restores their ability to produce immune factors. It is also noted that taking the capsules increases the number of white blood cells responsible for destroying viral particles, and the anti-inflammatory effect of the drug is associated with suppressing the production of substances called cytokines.

For information on the specifics of using antiviral drugs, see Dr. Komarovsky’s program.

Indications

Ingavirin in pediatric dosage is prescribed:

  • With influenza A.
  • With parainfluenza.
  • For adenovirus infection.
  • For influenza B.
  • For respiratory syncytial infection.

At what age is it allowed?

Ingavirin for children, containing 60 mg of the active ingredient in a capsule, is prescribed from 7 years to 17 years of age.

A drug containing vitaglutam at a dose of 90 mg per capsule should not be given for therapeutic purposes to children under 13 years of age.

For prevention, medication with an adult dosage is prescribed only from 18 years of age.

Contraindications

Treatment with Ingavirin is not carried out:

  • If a child is hypersensitive to any ingredient in such capsules.
  • If the child is under 7 years old.
  • If the patient is diagnosed with problems digesting lactose (lactase deficiency) or other carbohydrates (malabsorption).
  • If the patient's age is 18 years or older (switch to an adult dosage).

Side effects

The drug is considered safe and low-toxic. According to research, it has no immunotoxic, carcinogenic or mutagenic properties. Taking the capsules does not cause local irritation and does not in any way affect fetal development or reproductive function. The only possible side effect of Ingavirin is considered to be an allergy to its components.

Instructions for use and dosage

  • Capsules can be taken at any time of the day, since food does not affect the absorption of the medicine.
  • After swallowing the drug, wash it down with sufficient quantity of water.
  • In the annotation for Ingavirin there is advice to start taking the medication as early as possible - from the first signs of a viral infection. It is advisable to start giving the drug to the child during the first two days of illness.
  • A single dosage for a child aged 7-17 years is one capsule.
  • The drug is given to a small patient once a day, that is, the daily dosage for children is 60 mg of the active compound.
  • The duration of use of Ingavirin depends on the severity of the disease, but is usually 5-7 days.

Overdose

To date, there have been no cases of negative effects of an exceeded dose of capsules.

Interaction with other drugs

  • You should not give your child Ingavirin and any other antiviral drugs at the same time, so that there is no hyperstimulation of the immune system and this does not provoke the development of autoimmune pathologies.
  • According to studies, the combined administration of Ingavirin with antibacterial drugs effectively treats bacterial sepsis, including infection caused by staphylococci with resistance to penicillin.

Terms of sale

You can buy Ingavirin in pharmacies without a prescription. On average, the price of one pack of the drug with a pediatric dosage is rubles.

Storage Features

It is recommended to keep Ingavirin at home in a dry place where the temperature will not exceed 25 degrees Celsius. Young children should not have free access to such capsules, as well as to other medications. The shelf life of the drug is 3 years. If it has expired, giving children expired capsules is unacceptable.

Reviews

There are different reviews about the use of Ingavirin in children with ARVI. In positive cases, mothers note that taking the capsules helped eliminate catarrhal symptoms, fever and other signs of intoxication. According to parents, children who were given the medicine from the first days of illness had a faster decrease in temperature, and symptoms such as nasal congestion, sore throat, painful swallowing or runny nose soon disappeared. This is also often noted in reviews of medical specialists.

Although many parents call the price of the medicine quite high, mothers are happy that one pack in most cases is enough for the full course of treatment. The medicine is praised for its ease of use (you only need to take the capsule once a day), and for its availability in pharmacies, and for the minimum of side effects (an allergy to the drug occurs in very rare cases).

At the same time, there is also a fairly large percentage of negative reviews. Their main complaint is the ineffectiveness of the drug. Parents complain that the child, despite taking the capsules, still suffered from the flu or other infection.

Analogs

Kagocel. Such tablets from a domestic manufacturer are often prescribed for influenza, herpes, ARVI and other infections. In children they are used from 3 years of age.

  • Isoprinosine. The effect of such a medicine in tablets is ensured by the compound inosine pranobex, which can affect herpes viruses, measles viruses, cytomegaloviruses and some other pathogens. The drug is used for chickenpox, measles, herpes simplex, influenza and other diseases. It is prescribed to children from the age of 3.
  • Arbidol. This medicine based on umifenovir has activity against influenza viruses, as well as coronaviruses. The advantage of the drug is its many forms of release - suspension can be given from 2 years of age, and tablets or capsules - from 3 years of age.
  • Little Amazon. This antiviral medication contains enisamium iodide. The medicine is presented as a sweet syrup and can be used for acute respiratory viral infections and influenza in children over 3 years of age.
  • Orvirem. This antiviral syrup can be taken from 1 year. Its therapeutic effect is ensured by rimantadine, so the medication is in demand for viral acute respiratory infections and influenza.
  • Amiksin. The basis of this medicine is tilorone, which is able to stimulate the production of interferons. The medication is available in tablets and is approved by pediatricians from the age of seven.

In addition, children with ARVI or influenza may be prescribed interferon drugs, among which Viferon, Genferon Light and Grippferon are very popular. They not only cope very effectively with viruses that affect the upper respiratory tract, but also help with rotavirus infection, candidiasis, genitourinary tract infections and many other diseases.

In some cases, mothers decide to replace Ingavirin with homeopathy and buy Ergoferon, Aflubin, Anaferon and similar products for their children. However, pediatricians warn that homeopathic drugs cannot fully replace antiviral drugs, because they have a completely different mechanism of action.

In the following short video, Dr. Komarovsky explains what needs to be done to improve a child’s immunity.

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Ingavirin for children

Instructions for use

Active substance or group name:

Pentanedioic acid imidazolylethanamide

Registration number

Trade name of the drug

International nonproprietary or generic name

Pentanedioic acid imidazolylethanamide.

Dosage form

Ingavirin for children Composition per capsule

One capsule contains:

active substance: Pentanedioic acid imidazolylethanamide (vitaglutam) in terms of 100% substance - 60.00 mg;

excipients: lactose monohydrate - 60.00 mg, potato starch - 23.72 mg, colloidal silicon dioxide (aerosil) - 1.47 mg, magnesium stearate -1.47 mg;

hard gelatin capsules: titanium dioxide E, 0000%, iron dye yellow oxide E, 0000%, gelatin - up to 100%;

ink composition for the logo: shellac, propylene glycol E 1520, titanium dioxide E171.

Ingavirin for children Description

Capsules No. 2 are yellow. On the cap of the capsule there is a white logo in the form of a ring and the letter I inside the ring. The contents of the capsules are granules and white or almost white powder; the formation of conglomerates is allowed, easily crumbling under light pressure.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Antiviral agent. Anti-inflammatory agent.

ATX code

Pharmacological properties

Preclinical and clinical studies have shown the effectiveness of the drug Ingavirin ® against influenza viruses type A (A(H1N1), including “swine” A(H1N1)pdm09, A(H3N2), A(H5N1)) and type B, adenovirus , parainfluenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus; in preclinical studies: coronavirus, metapneumovirus, enteroviruses, including Coxsackie virus and rhinovirus.

The drug Ingavirin ® promotes accelerated elimination of viruses, shortens the duration of the disease, and reduces the risk of complications.

The mechanism of action is realized at the level of infected cells due to the stimulation of innate immune factors suppressed by viral proteins. In experimental studies, in particular, it was shown that the drug Ingavirin ® increases the expression of the first type interferon receptor IFNAR on the surface of epithelial and immunocompetent cells. An increase in the density of interferon receptors leads to an increase in the sensitivity of cells to endogenous interferon signals. The process is accompanied by activation (phosphorylation) of the transmitter protein STAT1, which transmits a signal to the cell nucleus to induce antiviral genes. It has been shown that under conditions of infection, the drug stimulates the production of the antiviral effector protein MxA, which inhibits the intracellular transport of ribonucleoproteins of various viruses, slowing down the process of viral replication.

The drug Ingavirin ® causes an increase in the level of interferon in the blood to the physiological norm, stimulates and normalizes the reduced α-interferon producing ability of blood leukocytes, stimulates γ-interferon producing ability of leukocytes. Causes the generation of cytotoxic lymphocytes and increases the content of NK-T cells; possessing high killer activity against virus-infected cells.

The anti-inflammatory effect is due to the suppression of the production of key pro-inflammatory cytokines (tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α), interleukins (IL-1b and IL-6)), and a decrease in the activity of myeloprosoxidase.

Experimental studies have shown that the combined use of the drug Ingavirin ® with antibiotics increases the effectiveness of therapy in a model of bacterial sepsis, including that caused by penicillin-resistant strains of staphylococcus.

Experimental toxicological studies conducted indicate a low level of toxicity and a high safety profile of the drug.

According to the parameters of acute toxicity, the drug Ingavirin ® belongs to toxicity class 4 - “Low toxic substances” (when determining LD50 in acute toxicity experiments, lethal doses of the drug could not be determined).

The drug does not have mutagenic, immunotoxic, allergenic or carcinogenic properties, and does not have a local irritant effect. The drug Ingavirin ® does not affect reproductive function and does not have embryotoxic or teratogenic effects.

Efficacy in children

In a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter study assessing the clinical efficacy and safety of the drug Ingavirin ® at a daily dose of 60 mg for the treatment of influenza and other acute respiratory viral infections in 180 children aged 1 year, it was shown that the drug Ingavirin ® was significantly superior to placebo, faster normalizing body temperature , relieving intoxication, fever, catarrhal symptoms. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter study assessing the clinical efficacy and safety of the drug Ingavirin ® at a daily dose of 60 mg for the treatment of influenza and other acute respiratory viral infections in 310 children aged 7-12 years showed that the drug Ingavirin ® is significantly more effective than placebo and provides a faster (on average 18 hours) decrease in body temperature and disappearance of intoxication symptoms (sore throat, sore throat, pain when swallowing, nasal congestion, runny nose).

Absorption and distribution.

At recommended doses, determination of the drug in blood plasma using available methods is not possible.

In an experiment using a radioactive label, it was found that the drug quickly enters the blood from the gastrointestinal tract. Evenly distributed throughout the internal organs. Maximum concentrations in the blood, blood plasma and most organs are reached 30 minutes after administration of the drug. The AUC values ​​(area under the pharmacokinetic concentration-time curve) of the kidneys, liver and lungs are slightly higher than the AUC of blood (43.77 mcg.h/g). AUC values ​​for the spleen, adrenal glands, lymph nodes and thymus are lower than blood AUC. MWT (average retention time of the drug) in the blood is 37.2 hours.

When taking a course of the drug once a day, it accumulates in internal organs and tissues. At the same time, the qualitative characteristics of the pharmacokinetic curves after each administration of the drug were identical: a rapid increase in the concentration of the drug after each administration 0.5-1 hour after administration and then a slow decrease by 24 hours.

The drug is not metabolized in the body and is excreted unchanged.

The main elimination process occurs within 24 hours. During this period, 80% of the dose taken is excreted: 34.8% is excreted in the time interval from 0 to 5 hours and 45.2% in the time interval from 5 to 24 hours. Of these, 77% is excreted through the intestines and 23% through the kidneys.

Ingavirin for children Indications for use

Treatment of influenza A and B and other acute respiratory viral infections (adenoviral infection, parainfluenza, respiratory syncytial infection) in children from 7 to 17 years old.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any other component of the drug.

Lactase deficiency, lactose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption.

Breastfeeding period.

Children's age up to 7 years.

This dosage form is not intended for use in persons 18 years of age and older (it is necessary to use dosage forms that provide the possibility of taking the drug Ingavirin ® at a dose of 90 mg).

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

The use of the drug during pregnancy has not been studied. The use of the drug during lactation has not been studied, therefore, if it is necessary to use the drug during lactation, breastfeeding should be stopped.

Ingavirin for children Dosage and administration

Inside. Regardless of food intake.

For the treatment of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections, children aged 7 to 17 years are prescribed 1 capsule (60 mg) once a day. Duration of treatment is 5-7 days (depending on the severity of the condition). The drug should be taken from the moment the first symptoms of the disease appear, preferably no later than 2 days from the onset of the disease.

Side effect

Allergic reactions (rare).

Overdose

Cases of overdose of the drug Ingavirin ® have not been reported to date.

Interaction with other drugs

Drug interactions with Ingavirin ® have not been described.

special instructions

Concomitant use of other antiviral drugs is not recommended.

Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and machinery

It has not been studied, however, given the mechanism of action and the profile of adverse reactions, it can be assumed that the drug does not affect the ability to drive vehicles or operate machinery.

Release form

7 capsules per blister pack made of polyvinyl chloride film and printed varnished aluminum foil.

One contour blister package along with instructions for use is placed in a pack.

Availability and price in pharmacies Ingavirin for children

Storage conditions

In a place protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Best before date

Do not use after the expiration date stated on the package.

Vacation conditions

Available without a prescription.

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Ingavirin: instructions and use for children

During the cold autumn-winter season, children become hostage to unpleasant diseases that affect delicate and vulnerable immunity. In order to overcome the disease and restore the child’s damaged health, it is necessary to start taking pharmacy magic pills, which not only prevent new manifestations of diseases, but also relieve the body of acquired ailments.

The popular and effective medicine Ingavirin is intended for high-quality and comfortable treatment of ARVI, the active ingredient of which is vitaglutam. Available in capsule form and has three convenient forms, differing in dosage:

Can it be given to children?

Products for children are created in yellow colorful capsules, inside of which there is a milky powder with small grains. Therefore, the release form for children is Ingavirin 60. It is allowed to be used by children starting from 13 years of age for the prevention of ARVI.

Indications for use

Intended for the treatment of seasonal influenza A, B and ARVI. Most effective in the fight against A(H1N1), A(H5N1), A(H3N2) and type B.

The main alarming symptoms, which are manifestations of unpleasant viral illnesses and imply the use of this antiviral agent, are:

  • Runny nose and unpleasant mucous discharge from the nasal passages.
  • Raising the temperature level to 39 °C.
  • Diarrhea.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Coughing.
  • Headache.
  • Aches and tension in the muscles.

Release forms

Available on a blister that holds 7 capsules. The box contains one such blister.

Instructions for use

It is prescribed to cure severe infections from the age of seven to the age of eighteen. During consumption during lactation, it is important to be sure to eliminate breastfeeding of infants.

During an extensive influenza epidemic, it is prescribed for three days a couple of times a day, and then once a week for a month.

Compound

One capsule has:

Active substance: imidazolylethanamide pentanedioic acid 100% of the substance - 30, 60, 90 mg depending on the dosage.

Auxiliary ingredients: lactose, potato starch, colloidal silicon dioxide (Aerosil), magnesium stearate and gelatin capsules.

Side effects

Unpleasant allergic reactions to the composition of the drug may occur. It has a very low level of toxicity, and also lacks various carcinogenic, allergenic and mutagenic properties.

Contraindications

It is not recommended to take if you are hypersensitive to the main component or any other component; lactase deficiency, complete lactose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption; pregnancy; during breastfeeding; children under thirteen years of age for “treatment of influenza A and B and other unpleasant acute respiratory viral infections”; under the age of eighteen for indications of influenza A, B and viral infections.

Analogues of the drug Ingavirin

In pharmacies you can easily find the following high-quality analogues, such as:

  1. Amiksin. A product that is used to prevent and treat all kinds of viral infections in children starting from 7 years of age.
  2. Kagocel. An antiviral drug that is indicated for use in children over 3 years of age.
  3. Ergoferon. Antiviral and antihistamine for babies starting from 6 months of age. The drug is able to fight various types of seasonal flu and all kinds of intestinal infections.
  4. Cycloferon. A drug that not only fights infections, but also improves immunity. Approved for use by children from 4 years of age.
  5. Tamiflu. Fights viruses type A, B, ARVI. Allowed for use by children from 20 years of age.

Price of the drug Ingavirin

It is one of the most effective medicines in the fight against various viral diseases, the price of which is considerable for a drug in this age group. Due to its highest and undeniable effectiveness, the cost is reasonable and appropriate. If you can’t afford it, then cheaper analogues will come to the rescue.

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Ingavirin for children for the treatment and prevention of influenza

Ingavirin for children is an antiviral agent that blocks the growth of infectious agents. The drug promotes the production of interferon, which prevents the virus from infecting body cells and multiplying in them. It provokes the growth of NK cells (natural killer cells), which recognize and destroy the virus and the cells affected by it. Before use, be sure to read the instructions for use of Ingavirin.

Composition of the drug

Ingavirin is available only in capsules. Yellow for children over seven years old, 60 mg each, red for adults and adolescents over 13 years old, 90 mg each. One package contains seven capsules, which is enough for a week's course of therapy.

The main active component of pentanedioic acid is imidazolylethanamide (abbreviated as vitaglutam). Ingavirin for children has the same composition of auxiliary components as for adults:

  • Potato starch;
  • Food additive E572 (magnesium stearate);
  • Milk sugar;
  • Polysorb (Aerosil);
  • To apply the brand name, natural resin, titanium dioxide, and dioxypropane were used;
  • The capsule consists of titanium dioxide, gelatin, and dye.

Indications for use

Ingavirin can only be used against viral diseases, it does not fight bacteria. A bacterial infection can be recognized by purulent plaque on the child’s tonsils, or green nasal mucus. In this case, additional antibiotics are prescribed.

Indications for use for children and adults are the following infections:

Ingavirin 90 provides for the prevention of all types of influenza and other acute viral diseases in patients over 13 years of age.

Instructions

Take the medicine orally with clean water. You can take the capsule regardless of food, but it is advisable to drink Ingavirin at the same time of day. A child's immune system is not as developed as an adult's, so it is important to start treatment on time.

Ingavirin 90 should be used according to the following scheme:

  • For therapeutic purposes, children 7-17 years old are prescribed one Ingavirin 60 capsule per day (60 mg);
  • Adults, for therapeutic purposes, are prescribed 90 mg per day;
  • For prevention purposes, adults, immediately after contact with a suspected infected person, take 1 capsule every day for a week.

Begin treatment immediately after symptoms appear (cough, fever, runny nose), preferably no later than two days from the moment of infection. Depending on the severity of the infection, continue therapy for 5-7 days.

Contraindications

  • Children under seven years of age;
  • Sensitivity to vitaglutam and its excipients;
  • Lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, galactosemia;
  • Carrying a child;
  • Breastfeeding (you should stop for the period of treatment, or choose another remedy);
  • Concurrent use of another antiviral drug;
  • Concurrent alcohol consumption.

The 60 mg formulation is not suitable for patients over 18 years of age. This is due to insufficient dosage for an adult body, and as a result, ineffectiveness of administration.

The 90 mg formulation is contraindicated for the treatment of viral infections in children under 13 years of age. Also, the use of adult dosage is not permitted for prophylaxis in children under 18 years of age.

Side effects

With rare exceptions, an allergy to the active substance or auxiliary components is possible. No other side effects have been identified, the medicine is easily absorbed by both adults and children.

Ingavirin does not affect psychomotor reactions and does not have a sedative effect. Can be prescribed to people with work that requires increased concentration. No studies have been conducted on the ability to drive a car, but given the absence of side effects and sedative effects, taking the drug will not affect the quality of driving.

Analogs

There is no completely identical drug. The active component of Ingavirin is unique; it is not found in other drugs for influenza and ARVI. But there are many antiviral agents that act similarly.

Analogues of Ingavirin for the treatment of children:

  • Amizon tablets, for children over 6 years old, are prescribed one tablet per day, the dose depends on age;
  • Amizonchik in the form of syrup, designed for ages 3-6 years. 5-7 ml (according to age group) three times a day;
  • Arbidol in tablets 50 mg from three years, in capsules 100 mg from six years;
  • Arbidol maximum in capsules from 12 years;
  • Arbidol suspension, from two years, 10 ml four times a day;
  • Anaferon can be given to babies from 1 month of age by dissolving the tablets in boiled water;
  • Isoprinosine tablets, conditionally from three years, but the child’s weight must be at least 15 kg;
  • Kagocel tablets, for children from three years old;
  • ORVITOL NP in capsules, treatment and prevention of infections in children from three years of age;
  • Panavir Inlight throat spray, approved from one year;
  • Tilaxin and Tiloron are indicated for children at least seven;
  • Tamiflu in capsules and suspensions, approved from one year;
  • Ergoferon can be given for six months after dissolving the tablet;
  • Cycloferon is prescribed to children at least 4 years old.

The above drugs have a number of contraindications, specific age-specific dosages and individual dosage regimens. If there are deviations from the age norms for the child’s weight, attention should be paid to the fact that the dose, in most cases, is prescribed according to age conditionally, based on the approximate weight. Therefore, before taking medications, you need to read the instructions and consult a therapist.

The price of the drug Ingavirin depends on the region of sale and the pricing policy of a particular pharmacy. The average cost of a package with a dose of 60 mg in Russia is from 350 to 460 rubles, and from 420 to 560 rubles for a dosage of 90 mg. A prescription is not needed to purchase the drug, so it can be purchased through an online store, where prices are an order of magnitude lower than pharmacy prices.

Reviews

Reviews for Ingavirin are mostly positive. Parents note the rapid elimination of symptoms, and the child’s condition improves within two days. Negative reviews are most often associated with the late start of treatment, or improper use of the drug. The cause of ineffectiveness may be a previous infection that was not fully treated with Ingavirin. In this case, the virus becomes immune to the drug.

Any medications, including Ingavirin, must be prescribed by your doctor. This is especially important when it comes to young patients. If the disease is neglected, therapy will be longer and complications may arise. Ingavirin is effective and safe for children, the main thing is to follow the dosage and not skip a dose.

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The drug "Ingavirin" for children: instructions for use, reviews

Modern busy people often, at the first sign of an acute respiratory viral infection, go not to see a doctor, but to the pharmacy. There, with the help of pharmacists, they choose affordable and reassuring treatment. Many of the medications I buy really help. Today, one of the most effective is the drug “Ingavirin”. A children's version of this medication is also produced by the manufacturer. Today's article will tell you about this.

Characteristics of the drug: composition, price

The drug "Ingavirin" is available in capsule form. There are two types of this medicine: a form for adults and for small patients. The instructions for the drug "Ingavirin" (for children) are presented as an effective antiviral agent that also has immunomodulatory activity. The capsules contain the main active ingredient vitaglutam. It is also called pentanedioic acid imidazolylethanamide. "Ingavirin" contains 60 mg of the main substance for children, and 90 mg for adults. The manufacturer chose lactose monohydrate, potato starch, colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate as additional components. Each tablet has a gelatin shell consisting of gelatin, titanium dioxide and dye.

"Ingavirin" for children - yellow capsules. The adult dosage is available in red pills. On one side of the capsule there is the letter “I”, enclosed in a circle. Inside you can find a white or grayish odorless powder. The cost of the medicine depends on its type and place of purchase. A children's antiviral drug costs an average of rubles. The package contains 7 capsules, as well as instructions for use.

How does the product work?

You already know that the drug “Ingavirin” (for children and adults) is presented by the manufacturer as an antiviral and anti-inflammatory drug that has an immunomodulatory effect. After ingestion, the drug is released from the gelatin shell, absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. The active substance is evenly distributed throughout the body. The maximum concentration is observed approximately an hour after consuming the pill. It is known that the main substance is not metabolized and is excreted unchanged through the kidneys and intestines. The average time for the medication to completely leave the body is 37 hours. When the drug is used repeatedly, it accumulates in the tissues.

How does the medicine "Ingavirin" work? The children's medication causes the induction of interferons of various types, provokes the work of innate and acquired immunity. The drug helps reduce the resistance of viruses and slows down their reproduction. The antiviral effect is due to the blocking of key cytokines, interleukins and a decrease in the release of myeloperoxidase. The manufacturer promises that with proper use of the drug, the period of illness is significantly reduced. The patient’s well-being improves in a short time, and complications do not arise.

Important information from the instructions

Before using Ingavirin (for children), the instructions included with the drug should be carefully studied by parents. This way you can protect your child from possible unpleasant consequences. The annotation states that antiviral capsules must be taken for the treatment and prevention of viral diseases. The medication is also prescribed for bacterial complications, but in combination with other drugs.

Many consumers are wondering at what age the drug “Ingavirin” (for children) can be taken. If you believe the instructions, then you can use antiviral medicine for children from the age of seven. Some sources indicate that the capsules should not be given to a child under 13 years of age. Even if your child meets the established standards, do not rush to give him a magic pill. Be sure to pay attention to contraindications. The instructions warn that you should not take Ingavirin (60 mg for children or 90 mg for adults) if you are hypersensitive to the main substance or intolerant to additional ones. It is prohibited to use the medicine during pregnancy and lactation (even in pediatric dosage). The medication should not be given to children with lactase deficiency or lactose intolerance. If you decide to give this drug to your child for the first time, be sure to consult with your pediatrician. During treatment, monitor your baby's reaction. If unexpected and unusual reactions occur, be sure to tell the doctor who prescribed you about them.

Treatment and prevention of viral infection

The medication "Ingavirin" (for children) instructions for use recommends use for the treatment and prevention of pathologies such as influenza (types A and B), parainfluenza, adenovirus, coronovirus, enterovirus. The medicine is effective for colds caused by a decrease in the body's resistance. Laboratory studies have shown that the effectiveness of the drug is higher, the earlier treatment was started. As soon as you notice the first signs of illness in your child, give him the capsule. If the child has been in contact with infected people, then there is a high probability of transmission of the infection. Use the drug for preventive purposes to avoid unpleasant consequences.

"Ingavirin" for children is used for prevention in exactly the same way as for treatment. If the doctor has not given other recommendations, then follow the algorithm from the instructions.

An integrated approach to the treatment of bacterial complications

Is it advisable to use Ingavirin (for children) in case of complications? How to take it in this case? An antiviral agent can also be prescribed for complications caused by bacteria. The anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effect of the capsules will help the child recover from the disease faster. The medicine can be combined with any antibiotics. Laboratory studies did not show any negative interactions with the drugs. On the contrary, the results of studies report that Ingavirin is capable of making bacteria more vulnerable to antimicrobial agents. This became especially noticeable in the case of staphylococcus, which is resistant to the penicillin series of antibiotics.

Since all antimicrobial agents must be prescribed to the child by a doctor, you will not have any difficulty in combining these medications. Ask the doctor about the best way to take the antibiotic together with Ingavirin, find out whether the little patient needs additional medications.

How to use Ingavirin

How to use the drug "Ingavirin" (for children) correctly? The instructions for use say that the medication should be taken only once a day. You can take capsules at any convenient time, without relying on food intake. Take the pills with water, do not crush them first. The duration of treatment for children depends on the severity of the disease, ranging from 5 to 7 days.

Adult patients are not recommended to use the pediatric form of the medication. The fact is that one capsule of the drug “Ingavirin” for children is 60 milligrams, but in this case 90 are required for one dose. You simply cannot correctly calculate the required portion. You cannot take two tablets at once, as experienced patients advise. Otherwise, an overdose of the active substance may occur. The drug "Ingavirin" in adult form can only be used by children over 18 years of age.

additional information

To give Ingavirin for children to a small patient, he must be at least seven years old. Children younger than this have not been studied clinically. Therefore, the manufacturer cannot guarantee that the drug will be safe. Don't risk your baby's health. If he is under seven years old, then use other antiviral medications. Some of them will be presented to your attention later in the article.

Laboratory studies have shown that the drug "Ingavirin" does not cause disturbances in the functioning of the central nervous system. Therefore, it can be combined with driving. When using capsules, you do not have to give up important work, since your concentration is not reduced.

The manufacturer does not recommend using the anti-inflammatory immunomodulator together with other antiviral agents. At the same time, other types of medications are perfectly combined with Ingavirin. It is used with antibiotics, antipyretics, immunomodulators, and antiparasitic complexes.

The medicine is produced in Russia by Valenta Pharm OJSC. Ingavirin is sold without a prescription in many pharmacy chains. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children. The room temperature should not exceed 25 degrees.

Parents praise children's "Ingavirin"

You have already been able to find out what the instructions say about the drug “Ingavirin” (for children). It can also be useful to study reviews. Many potential consumers try to ask the opinions of friends about capsules who have already used them and received real results. It’s worth mentioning right away that you shouldn’t rely on reviews. What worked for other children may not work for your child. Therefore, use your own judgment, read the instructions and consult your pediatrician before using any medicine.

  • Most parents whose children took Ingavirin (for children) give positive reviews. An important advantage, in their opinion, is that only one package is required per course of treatment. If the drug is taken for only 5 days, then there are two capsules left in stock.
  • The second positive quality of an antiviral drug is its ease of use. The drug needs to be taken only once a day. This makes parents very happy, since many children do not want to be treated.
  • I am pleased with the effectiveness of the drug “Ingavirin”. If you strictly follow the instructions and take the medicine in the first days of the illness, then recovery occurs very quickly. The child stops complaining of sore throat and sore throat, and the patient’s appetite increases. The high temperature decreases within a few days, and the period of illness is noticeably shortened.
  • Parents say that Ingavirin, to some extent, can be called a prophylactic against bacterial infection. Indeed, the drug causes the synthesis of several interferons and stimulates one’s own immunity. All this does not allow a viral infection to be complicated by bacterial pathology. The additional anti-inflammatory effect of the capsules doubly helps to cope with the disease.
  • Another advantage of the medicine that parents note is its versatility. According to the instructions, the drug can be used for various types of viral infections. It happens that even doctors cannot clearly determine the type of virus (this takes time). In order not to delay, the drug Ingavirin is prescribed. It is capable of eliminating almost all known acute respiratory viral infections.
  • Availability is an important advantage of the medicine. The modern rhythm of life sometimes does not allow time to see a doctor. As you know, the drug "Ingavirin" is an over-the-counter drug. You can purchase it yourself and take it without a doctor's prescription.

There are a lot of positive reviews about the antiviral children's drug "Ingavirin". Some parents report giving the drug to their children under the age of seven. At the same time, the product helped and did not cause any negative effects. Since then, they have only purchased Ingavirin (for children) for treatment. Reviews from doctors about the drug are good, but despite this, doctors do not allow such experiments.

Negative opinions

Despite all the positive qualities and invaluable benefits for a sick child, the described antiviral agent has not very flattering reviews. All of them can be divided into two types:

  • the drug did not help;
  • The capsules caused side effects.

The medication caused allergies in some children. Most often it manifests itself as skin itching and rash. Less commonly, an allergic reaction is accompanied by swelling. Also, mothers of children who took the antiviral drug talk about abdominal pain and digestive dysfunction. This data has not been officially confirmed and is not stated in the annotation. If such phenomena are repeated at regular intervals, the side effects of the drug will increase.

Parents of children for whom the drug did not help say the following. The medication was started from the first days of the illness, but the child became increasingly worse. As a result, antibiotic treatment was required. Doctors suggest that the child initially had a bacterial infection, so the effectiveness of the drug was zero.

"Ingavirin" for children: analogues

In some situations, the patient needs to change this medicine. You can choose a variety of analogues of Ingavirin. The shelves of pharmacy chains are full of all sorts of products for the treatment and prevention of viral infections. Many drugs also have an immunomodulatory effect. Among the most popular substitutes are the following.

  • "Amantadine" and "Remantadine" are drugs that effectively cope with the influenza virus. These drugs do not have immunomodulatory or anti-inflammatory effects. It is advisable to take them for a progressive infection, and not for prevention. It is acceptable to use for treating children over 7 years of age.
  • "Ergoferon" and "Anaferon" are safe immunomodulatory drugs that cope with viral infection. It is acceptable to use for treating children from the first days of life. The drug "Ergoferon" has a wider spectrum of action than its predecessor.
  • "Arbidol" and "Arpeflu" are drugs that have unproven effectiveness. They have an antiviral effect and increase their own immunity. In certain dosages, medications can be used for children from two years of age.
  • Oseltamivir and Zanamivir are new generation drugs that effectively cope with influenza strains resistant to Remantadine. Both medications are prescription drugs and are prescribed to children only taking into account individual characteristics.

Often the medicine "Ingavirin" is replaced by another due to intolerance to the components or due to the development of allergies. If you are unable to find the antiviral drug prescribed by your doctor on sale, then you should visit your doctor again and find out what other drug you can give your child.

Summarize

Ingavirin capsules are positioned by the manufacturer and consumers as an effective antiviral agent that can relieve inflammation and enhance natural immunity. The medication is not addictive, but this does not mean that it can be taken thoughtlessly. You should not be treated with the described medicine for more than one week in a row. "Ingavirin" in children's dosage is allowed to be used from the age of seven. The adult form of the medicine should be taken no earlier than 18 years of age. Consult your doctor before using the drug for the first time and find out the main nuances. All the best, don't get sick!

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Children's "Ingavirin": instructions for using tablets of different dosages

Ingavirin for children is an excellent antiviral agent that eliminates most symptoms of ARVI. The product fights weakness, fever, and throat congestion. Parents often give their children Ingavirin for preventive purposes.

According to the manufacturer, he managed to create a unique drug that, working independently, defeats the signs of a viral disease in children. At the same time, children do not need to take additional pills or think through complex therapy, since Ingavirin for children will eliminate all negative symptoms. Whether this is true, we will consider below.

Release form and composition of Ingavirin

Before you buy Ingavirin for your child, remember that the drug is popular among adults. The 90 mg dosage is not suitable for small children and adolescents and is even dangerous. The reason is elementary - the child’s body is less strong and resilient, the physiological processes in it proceed somewhat differently. Therefore, for the treatment of children, Ingavirin is purchased in children's form.

In pharmacies Ingavirin is sold in the form of red capsules in a dosage of 90 mg with the active substance vitaglutam. Excipients are:

  • powder contains lactose, potato starch, aerosil, magnesium stearate;
  • The shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, and crimson dye.

The children's product has a dosage of 60 or 30 mg. The capsules are packaged in blisters of 7 pieces, which are packed in a cardboard box. The manufacturer of Ingavirin for adults and children is the large Russian company Valenta Pharma. It was she who previously produced the drug Dicarbamine with a similar effect in the form of tablets.

The principle of action of the drug

Why does the drug help children fight viral diseases? The drug affects the reproduction of viruses during the nuclear phase, as a result of which the synthesized viral NP does not enter the nucleus from the cytoplasm on time. The instructions for use say that the drug increases the activity of interferons in the blood, strengthening the immune system. The product restores the lost interferon-producing abilities of leukocytes.

Of course, the drug at a dosage of 60 mg does not stimulate the production of specific lymphocytes that attack and kill viruses. But the immunomodulatory effect of the drug is high. Another advantage of Ingavirin is that it reduces the number of complications and the duration of the disease. The disease passes faster and in a mild form.

Ingavirin does not have a sedative effect. Schoolchildren's concentration does not decrease during the treatment course.

Indications for use in children

Instructions for use suggest the following use of the antiviral drug Ingavirin:

  • treatment of influenza types A and B;
  • prevention of viral diseases;
  • treatment of parainfluenza, adenovirus infection, respiratory syncytial infection, etc.

The drug is popular for the prevention and treatment of viral diseases in children of primary and high school age

At what age can the drug be used to treat children? It is recommended to give it to patients over 7 years of age. According to the manufacturer's statements and the experience of doctors in pediatric practice, Ingavirin has a therapeutic and preventive effect in the fight against influenza. This drug is prescribed to fight colds, eliminate runny nose, fever, and aching joints. The product is completely safe, but it is better to use it in short courses.

Considering that Ingavirin has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, experts prescribe it to fight infections that have caused a strong inflammatory process in the body, including damage to the musculoskeletal system. This use is a private practice, not based on the results of clinical trials and indications for use from the instructions.

Are there any contraindications?

Ingavirin at a dosage of 90 mg is prohibited for patients under 18 years of age. This form contains a lot of active substance, which negatively affects the young body. The maximum dosage for patients under 18 years of age is 60 mg. However, you should not try to separate the contents of the capsule in order to give the adult form to children.

The second reason why some patients should not take Ingavirin is individual intolerance and allergies. The reaction is manifested by a rash on the body, nausea, vomiting, general exacerbation of symptoms, etc.

The reaction of the body of pregnant women to treatment with Ingavirin is ambiguous. Clinical trials have not been conducted in this category of patients, so it is recommended to exclude the use of the drug by pregnant women and nursing mothers.

Instructions for use: method and dosage

The drug is taken orally. The reception time does not depend on the nutrition schedule. To combat the influenza virus and pathogens of acute respiratory viral infections in patients 7-18 years old, doctors prescribe Ingavirin 60 mg, one capsule per day. The course of treatment is at least a week and depends on the severity of the disease. As soon as the disease begins to manifest itself, they begin taking the drug. It is important to start treatment from the very first days, then the effectiveness of therapy will be maximum.

Side effects and overdose

There is currently no information about an overdose of Ingavirin, which confirms the safety of the drug. The product has minimal toxicity, since the active substance is quickly eliminated from the body (within 24 hours). The only strong side effect that Ingavirin can cause is allergies and individual intolerance to the drug. In reviews of users who used the antiviral drug in courses, there is information that patients may suffer from stomach pain, nausea, and hives.

Interaction with other drugs

There are currently no clinical data on the interaction of Ingavirin with other drugs. It is recommended to avoid the simultaneous use of this drug with other antiviral analogues. As for the use of Ingavirin in parallel with antibiotic substances, there is also no clinically confirmed interaction data. In view of this, doctors recommend refraining from simultaneous therapy with Ingavirin and antibiotics.

Price and analogues

Ingavirin is quite expensive compared to other antiviral drugs, so consumers are trying to replace this drug with similar ones with no less effectiveness, the possibility of use in childhood and without a negative effect on the immune system. According to doctors, antiviral drugs with a similar spectrum of action are available on the pharmacy market, but there are no complete analogues.

Among all the antiviral drugs that are highly effective in the fight against influenza viruses, the following are distinguished:

  • Arbidol. The active substance is umifenovir. Release form: capsules. Pediatricians often prescribe this drug because the body tolerates it well. The average price for a blister is rubles, but one blister is not enough for a full course of treatment. Contraindicated under 3 years of age.
  • Anaferon for children. Another popular antiviral children's remedy. Refers to immunostimulating homeopathic medicines. Release form: tablets. Contains lactose and is therefore contraindicated in case of lactose intolerance. Prescribed from 1 month.
  • Kagocel. The tablets contain an active substance with the same name, which has a strong antiviral effect. Indicated for use in children over 6 years of age.

Analogs of the drug cost around 200 rubles, but you need to choose a drug not based on price, but on its therapeutic effect and quality. Although all of these drugs are cheaper, you should consult your doctor before using them. In Russia, Ingavirin costs about 400 rubles per package, which will be enough for a course of treatment.

Thank you for the article! Ingavirin really helped my child, although other antiviral drugs we used did not produce any results. Now we keep it in our home medicine cabinet at all times.

It turns out somehow strange. The product is safe because clinical trials have not been conducted, so what? And no tests regarding compatibility with other medicinal groups. I probably won’t give it to my child.

At school, completely different means are needed for treatment. Previously, something homeopathic helped us, because we didn’t go to the garden and didn’t get sick much at all. And in first grade every two weeks. It’s good that they’re just getting started now and they can do something at home and explain it to them. But anyway, I take her Ingavirin, she is treated for several days and we are relatively healthy. We just go and get a certificate, we are strict about this. And for prevention, I immediately take Ingavirin adult and drink the course. So far this fall I haven’t caught it even once from her.

And for prevention in the autumn-winter period, I give children Ingavirin 1 capsule once a day, and I myself do not neglect this remedy. We haven't been sick for two years now. The packaging is enough for the course.

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