What is Kagocel? Analogs of the drug, its advantages

On the shelves of modern pharmacies, consumers can see dozens of antiviral drugs. The most common among them are Arbidol and Kagocel. Employees of pharmacies actively offer and other means that affect the human immunity. However, it should be remembered that all medical supplies can be dangerous for illiterate use, including Arbidol and Kagocel. Both drugs have similar pharmacological properties, so it is very difficult to decide which is better - Arbidol or Kagocel. Doctors, as a rule, prescribe both, and that drug. They rarely explain their decisions to patients in detail. This practice leads to uncontrolled use of both means. Let's try to consider the advantages of "Kagocel", analogues of which so often have a number of contraindications. In addition, in some cases, the drugs offered to us as analogs are not.

Kagocel: composition and properties

Pharmacological properties of "Kagocel" are based on the ability of the active substance to stimulate the production of protective substances by the body. Taking the drug causes active production of a late form of interferon, which contributes to a high degree of resistance to the development of infection. Producers refer to the means for immunomodulators, in addition, "Arbidol", "Kagocel", analogues of these drugs are also called inducers of synthesis in the body of interferon. In fact, these names carry the same semantic load.

The form of the release "Kagotsel" - white tablets in metallized blisters. The drug is sold in cardboard packages.

Indications "Kagotsel"

Analogues "Kagotsel", like the drug itself, act against a number of diseases with which the body can successfully fight by producing interferon. These include:

• herpes;
• ARVI;
• flu;
• Other respiratory infections;
• Preventive medicine;
• An additional tool for complex therapy.

In each specific case, the doctor decides on the need to receive Kagotsel. The use of the drug for prophylactic purposes is possible independently, however, the attending physician should be aware of such an event.

"Arbidol", "Kagotsel", analogues of these drugs have a number of contraindications, which should be taken into account when taking the remedy. These include:

• Age up to six years;
• lactation;
• State of pregnancy.

In addition, Kagotsel has a number of side effects. Among them are various allergic manifestations.

What is better than Arbidol or Kagocel?

Doctors hold a very different opinion on this matter. Some, for example, believe that "Arbidol" is a more reliable means, since it is used in practice for longer. Others consider Kagocel to be the best, as it was produced by domestic producers. The answer to the question in each case will be different. The compositions of these popular drugs are similar, but not identical. Both of them can cause allergic reactions in patients, both have certain advantages. The decision on the appropriateness of this or that remedy should be made by the attending physician. As a preventive measure, you can use both Arbidol and Kagocel. Most doctors are inclined to the fact that "Kagotsel" is the best preventive remedy.

An overdose of the drug is possible if the dose is significantly exceeded. Treatment in this case is symptomatic. In addition, the patient is induced by vomiting artificially, and gastric lavage is also performed.

Storage conditions

"Kagocel is stored only in the original packaging. Tablets do not tolerate high humidity and can not be used after the expiry date. On each package, the manufacturer must indicate the date of release of the drug, as well as the maximum period of its use. Temperature storage mode is standard.