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The drug Anaferon belongs to the group of immunomodulators, that is, drugs that activate the natural protective properties of the human body. During seasonal epidemics of colds, taking Anaferon, according to manufacturers, can protect both adults and children from infection. And if ARVI or flu has, unfortunately, overtaken you, Anaferon should make the course of the disease faster and easier. Is it really? The drug is not cheap, so many people have a logical question: is it necessary to buy Anaferon, as advertising advises, or is it a waste of money? Let’s try to figure it out.
Composition and form of release of Anaferon
Each tablet of this drug contains 10-15 ng / g of purified antibodies to human gamma-interferon, as well as excipients – food starch and lactose. Anaferon is produced in blisters of 20 tablets packed in a cardboard box. One tablet weighs 3 mg, has a white color and a line for separation in the middle.
Pharmacological action of Anaferon
Once in the body, antibodies to interferon provoke its increased production. Thus, a person begins to actively produce protective cells that fight external threats: viruses, bacteria and microbes. That is why Anaferon is considered a universal medicine. It does not destroy pathogenic microflora and viruses, but helps us cope with the disease on our own. The manufacturer claims the effectiveness of Anaferon in the fight against the following diseases:
Flu;
ARVI;
Herpes simplex;
Chicken pox;
Mononucleosis;
Enterovirus;
Tick-borne encephalitis.
These are only the most common viral infections that Anaferon is intended to combat. It is supposed to help cure a range of colds, intestinal and skin diseases through an “immune response” reaction. This is the process that occurs in the body at the time the immune system detects antibodies to interferon.
Dosing and Administration
Anaferon tablets must be kept under the tongue until completely resorbed. It is best to do this after a meal. As soon as the first alarming symptoms of a cold appear (sore throat, nasal congestion, aching limbs, headache), you need to take 4 tablets of Anaferon in a row at intervals of 30 minutes, and then take 3 more tablets every one and a half to two hours until the end of the day. Then take one tablet of Anaferon three times a day until the disease is completely gone. If you do not feel better on the third day of taking it, you should consult a doctor for additional recommendations.
For colds on the lips and genital herpes, Anaferon is taken 8 tablets per day for the first three days, and then 4 tablets per day for three weeks. To prevent outbreaks of the herpes virus, it is recommended to take one tablet a day for six months.
Some doctors prescribe to their patients 1 tablet of Anaferon per day for the duration of any long-term complex treatment of colds and intestinal diseases, since it is believed that this drug significantly increases overall immunity.
Overdose and interactions with other medications
To date, there has not been a single precedent of a negative reaction of the human body to a large dose of Anaferon, or to its combination with another medication.
Contraindications and special instructions
There are no contraindications to taking Anaferon by the manufacturer. However, when it comes to the treatment of pregnant or lactating women, the doctor should make a decision to prescribe the drug only if the expected benefit is greater than the possible harm.
For children, a special form of release of the drug is provided – Anaferon for children.
Side effects
There were no negative consequences from taking Anaferon, more precisely, it was not proven that there is a connection between side effects and the action of this particular drug. The manufacturer only talks about possible cases of hypersensitivity or individual intolerance to Anaferon components.
Shelf life and storage conditions
Anaferon is stored in a dark, dry and cool place for no more than three years from the date of manufacture.
Is it worth buying Anaferon
This medicine has both devoted supporters and fierce opponents. The former speak of the versatility and absolute safety of Anaferon, while the latter speak of its complete uselessness. Why did such an opinion arise? The fact is that Anaferon is, in fact, a homeopathic medicine. It is produced by dilution of mixtures. In other words, if it contains antibodies to human interferon, then they are in such a meager amount that there is no need to talk about a therapeutic effect. In addition, antibodies are a protein. And he, as you know, after ingestion is digested by the digestive system. It is very difficult to answer with certainty whether Anaferon helps in the fight against seasonal colds. Let’s put it this way: it helps someone, someone doesn’t.
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