Do I need an instruction for the drug? "Kagotsel" - just about the complex

In the cold season we are already habitually preparing for an epidemic of acute respiratory infections. Garlic, honey, cranberries and even black radish with lemon - all this set necessarily appears in the house with the onset of November. However, preventive drugs can be less bulky and perishable. One of the effective medicines for carrying out preventive measures, as well as treatment of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza, is Kagocel.

It is prescribed not only for adults but also for babies. The drug is universal, it has a powerful strengthening effect. So can the drug do harm? What for to observe instructions, after all in structure of a medicine enter only stimulators of development of human protective agents? However, remember that none, even the most effective, the drug can not be used uncontrolled, and, therefore, any medicine should be accompanied by an instruction.

Kagocel - what is it?

The preparation is produced in the form of tablets of cream color in ten pieces in a carton. Among the prophylactic agents, "Kagocel" was attributed more likely by the doctors and patients than by the instruction. "Kagocel" is an antiviral agent and can be successfully used in the treatment of various types of ARVI. The properties of the drug are based on the ability of the active substance to stimulate the production of the protective protein by the body - interferon. The concentration of interferon in the blood reaches the limit values after 48 hours from the moment of reception of "Kagocel". The main purpose of interferon is precisely in the fight against viruses. The development of it does not stop even after the complete removal of Kagocel from human blood. Drug is withdrawn through the intestine along with feces. The complete elimination period is seven days. With urine, only ten percent of the active substance is removed from the body.

The order of reception, dosing, instructions

"Kagocel" is prescribed to patients from the age of six, with the exception of pregnant and lactating women, as well as those who are particularly sensitive to the drug.

Adults for treatment of influenza and respiratory infections are prescribed 2 whole tablets three times per day, during the first two days. In the days that follow, the drug "Kagocel" is taken 1 tablet a day for one day. The course, as a rule, does not exceed four days.

Adults to treat a disease such as herpes take 2 tablets three times a day, for five consecutive days.

Children with six years to treat influenza and infectious respiratory diseases the doctor prescribes one tablet three times per day for the first three days. Then the dose is reduced to two tablets per day. The course, as well as in adults, is four days.

For prevention, courses are conducted in cycles. The duration of the cycle is determined by the doctor. Usually adults take 2 tablets once a day for two days with a subsequent interval of five days. In children, the preventive course is also determined by the doctor, not the instruction. "Kagocel" children from six years of age give cycles of one tablet two consecutive days with a subsequent interval of five days. The number of cycles must be agreed with the pediatrician. It must take into account the general condition of the child.

Side effects of Kagocel

The description of the agent contains information only about side effects in the form of an allergy. In addition, one should not use Kagocel at the same time as immunomodulators, since an additive effect is possible . The same goes for antibiotics.

Storage conditions

Keep the tablets can be no more than two years from the time they were produced. Storage space should be chosen dark and cool. The drug should not be in the places accessible to children . Kagocel should be protected from moisture and freezing.