The drug "Ingavirin." Feedback from specialists and patients. Instructions

Medication "Ingavirin" instruction (reviews of doctors about the drug are found only positive) defines as an antiviral agent active against influenza A and B influenza viruses , as well as adenovirus, parainfluenza, viruses that provoke respiratory syncytial infections. The drug is able to inhibit the reproduction of the virus during the nuclear phase. In addition, the agent "Ingavirin", reviews about which are very good, also has an anti-inflammatory effect. The active substance inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and reduces the activity of myeloperoxidase.

With influenza, ARI, the medication "Ingavirin" (reviews of patients speak of high effectiveness of the drug) reduces fever, catarrhal symptoms, the severity of intoxication, the risk of complications. Embryotoxic, teratogenic, mutagenic, carcinogenic, allergic, immunotoxic, does not have an effect.

Indications for the use of Ingavirin

The reviews show that taking the drug really helps to relieve the condition in the presence of a viral infection. Apply the drug in the course of complex therapy of viral respiratory tract diseases caused by microorganisms susceptible to the drug. In addition, the agent can be used to prevent influenza and respiratory viral infections when there is an increased risk of infection (eg, after contact with a sick person).

Form of issue and composition

The medicine is issued in the form of capsules, enclosed in blister packs. Cardboard pack contains one blister with seven capsules. One unit of the drug includes 90 mg of imidazolylethanamide acid pentane. Lactose is included in the number of auxiliary components of the medicament.

Method of using "Ingavirin"

The patients' complaints state that the medicine starts to act very quickly. Capsules are intended for oral administration. They need to be swallowed whole, while drinking drinking water in small amounts. Drink the drug, regardless of the meal. To achieve the greatest effect, the medicine "Ingavirin" (the doctors' comments pay attention to this) should be started immediately after the onset of the symptoms of the disease, it is advisable to begin treatment within 36 hours after the detection of signs of a viral infection. Usually the daily dose of medication is taken at a time. Dosage, duration of therapy is determined by the doctor. The recommended dose of the drug is one capsule per day, and the duration of treatment is 5-7 days. A similar dosage is recommended when taking the drug to prevent respiratory viral infections.

Adverse events

In an overwhelming number of cases, the medicine is well tolerated. Only in isolated situations was the development of allergies revealed. Typically, such negative effects appear in people who have hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Therefore, patients with intolerance to ingredients included in the composition, use the drug is prohibited. Also, do not use the drug "Ingavirin" in pediatric practice. It is not recommended to drink capsules during pregnancy, lactation.