Tamiflu is a remedy for influenza viruses that is often used as a preventative measure. There are also analogues of Tamiflu, equally effective in their action.
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Brief description of the antiviral drug
Capsules have a yellowish tint and high density. Inside is a white powder. The active substance is oseltamivir phosphate. Auxiliary ingredients: povidone, sodium, starch and talc. The shell consists of gelatin and dye.
The drug is used to treat flu and is also great for prevention. Eliminates the virus particles that have again entered the body, preventing them from being absorbed into the epithelium of the nasal mucosa. In addition, it blocks the spread of bacteria throughout the body, especially in the respiratory tract, thereby facilitating coughing.
Pharmacological action and indication for use
Tamiflu antiviral drug fights against influenza B and A.
The active substance oseltamivir is synthesized in the human body to a carboxylate. Contains viral neuraminidases, with the help of which new viral cells are formed from infected particles. Subsequently, they spread throughout the body. The drug is easily absorbed in the digestive tract, being synthesized into metabolites under the influence of intestinal esterases. Active properties of the drug apply to all foci of infections. It is excreted by the kidneys (about 90% of the total) due to filtration and secretion.
A medication is prescribed in the following cases:
- flu in the initial or severe stage;
- ARVI;
- reduced immunity;
- cold symptoms: runny nose, fever, or malaise;
- prevention of influenza after contact with an infected person.
The medicine is approved for use by adults and children from 1 year. For preventive purposes, it can be used after 13 years. In educational or work premises with a risk of infection, it is often recommended to undergo a course of prevention with this drug.
Cheap Russian analogues for adults
Most analogues of Tamiflu are cheaper than the original.
Their list is quite long. There are two types of substitutes - the same in composition, that is, generics, and having a similar therapeutic effect.
By structure, only one drug can be distinguished - Nomides. It is much cheaper in price than the original tool. However, you can take it only after 12 years. All other characteristics are exactly the same. There are other drugs with different active substances, but cheaper and not inferior in effectiveness.
These include:
- Relenza - created on the basis of zanamivir. Available as an inhaler. It treats flu and is used in the prevention of colds. Effective against bird flu.
- Ingavirin - tablets can be used in children after 6 years. Much more effective in the prevention of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza, in the treatment of weaker than the original.
- Arbidol is a good domestic drug used against the influenza virus. It is an inducer of interferon. Fights symptoms of acute respiratory viral infections, quickly eliminating the feeling of malaise. There are doses calculated for both adults and children.
- Kagocel has a similar effect structure.
- Remantadine is an inexpensive drug with the main active substance amantadine. Its high efficiency is clinically proven. But he fights only with type A flu.
Domestic substitutes for children
In pediatrics, antiviral drugs are popular. Their timely use reduces the risks of complications and helps to alleviate symptoms. If you manage to start the course of treatment for the first time for 3 days, then you can avoid the occurrence of influenza.
Children's analogues of Tamiflu in Russia:
- Grippferon - comes in the form of a spray and drops. It fights against viral bacteria, relieves inflammation and boosts immunity. It has been used since birth.
- Orvir - the active substance is remantadine. Created with the taste of sweet syrup, not nasty to children.
- Anaferon is a homeopathic substance that is effective against inflammation and viruses. The growth and reproduction of bacteria is suspended. It does not have strong chemicals and is used to treat children from 1 year of age.
- Viferon - produced in the form of candles for more convenient use for children from 1 month. It fights with herpes, SARS, candidiasis and other pathological fungi.
- Amixin is the active substance of tiloron. The drug makes immunoglobulins work to prevent the growth of bacteria in the cells of the human body. Allowed in children from 6 years.
How to apply Tamiflu
An antiviral drug is used after meals with a glass of water. Thus, the tolerance of substances in the composition is significantly improved. For more convenient use, suspensions exist.
If it is not possible to purchase the powder, or the capsule looks spoiled, it is worth opening it and pouring the contents into a teaspoon. It is better to drink the contents with sweet water or eat honey, as the taste is very bitter. After opening, no more than 5 minutes should elapse.
If you start treatment on day 3, the result will not be so fast. In the first 2 days, if you feel unwell and have other symptoms, Tamiflu has the most powerful effect on influenza viruses.
At the age of 12 years, the dosage is 75 mg, that is, one capsule twice a day for a week. An increased dose will not bring a greater effect. A similar appointment is made for children from 8 years.
From a year, it is worth consuming only 30 mg suspensions daily for 5 days. Children who weigh more than 15 kg should be given 2 times a day. A special dosing syringe is enclosed in the package.
For prevention, the instructions for use remain the same, with the exception of several factors. The drug is used for no more than 3 days, 1 time daily.
Tamiflu relieves the symptoms of the disease, speeding up the healing process. Timely therapy will help eliminate the risk of complications. Analogues of this tool equally effectively cope with colds.
