Arbidol capsules 100 mg of 20 pcs

Arbidol – an antiviral agent. Specifically inhibits the influenza viruses A and B, coronavirus associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

According to the mechanism of the antiviral action relates to inhibitors of fusion (fusion), interacts with hemagglutinin of the virus and prevent fusion of lipid shell of a virus and cellular membranes.

It has moderate immunomodulatory effects. Possesses interferon-inducing activity, stimulating humoral and cellular immune response, the phagocytic function of macrophages, increases resistance to viral infections. Reduces the incidence of complications associated with a viral infection, and bacterial exacerbations of chronic diseases.
Therapeutic efficacy for viral infections manifest in reducing the severity of intoxication and clinical phenomena, reduction of disease duration.

It refers to preparations of low toxicity (LD50 > 4 g / kg). Arbidol not exert any negative influence on the human body when administered orally in the recommended dosages.

pharmacokinetics

Rapidly absorbed and distributed to organs and tissues. Maximum concentration in plasma when receiving a dose of 50 mg is achieved in 1.2 hours, in a dose of 100 mg – 1.5 hours is metabolized in the liver..

The half-life is 17-21 h. About 40% is excreted unchanged, primarily in the bile (38.9%) and the minor kidneys (0.12%). During the first day shows 90% of the administered dose.

Active substance:
Umifenovir

Manufacturer

Pharmstandard-Leksredstva, Russia

Prescribing

Children older than 6 years, Adult

Composition

The active ingredient is:

Arbidol (ethyl 6-bromo-5-hydroxy-1-methyl-4-dimethylaminomethyl-2-feniltiometilindol-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride monohydrate) 0.1 g

Indications

SARS, the prevention of influenza and the common cold, flu, colds

Prevention and treatment in adults and children:

• secondary immunodeficiency states;


• Influenza A and B, SARS, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) (including complicated by bronchitis, pneumonia);


• the treatment of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, and recurrent herpetic infection.

Prevention of postoperative infectious complications and the normalization of immune status.

Combined therapy of acute intestinal infection rotavirus etiology in children older than 3 years.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, the age of 3 years.

Side effects

Rarely – allergic reactions.

How to accept, acceptance rate and dosage

Arbidol taken orally before a meal.

Single dose: children from 3 to 6 years – 50 mg, from 6 to 12 – 100 mg, over 12 years and adults – 200 mg (2 capsules of 100 mg or 4 capsules of 50 mg).

For nonspecific prevention:

In direct contact with patients with influenza and other ARI:

Children from 3 to 6 years – 50 mg, from 6 to 12 years – 100 mg, over 12 years and adults – 200 mg once a day for 10-14 days.

During the epidemic of influenza and other acute respiratory viral infections, for the prevention of exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, recurrent herpetic infection:

Children from 3 to 6 years – 50 mg, from 6 to 12 years – 100 mg, over 12 years and adults – 200 mg twice a week for 3 weeks.

For the prevention of SARS (in contact with the patient):

adults and children over 12 years prescribed 200 mg once a day. Children from 6 to 12 years, 100 mg once a day (before meals) for 12-14 days.

Prevention of postoperative complications:

children from 3 to 6 years – 50 mg, from 6 to 12 – 100 mg, over 12 years and adults – 200 mg for 2 days before surgery, then at 2 and 5 days after surgery.

For the treatment of:

Flu and other ARI without complications:

children from 3 to 6 years – 50 mg, from 6 to 12 – 100 mg, over 12 years and adults – 200 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours) for 5 days.

Flu and other acute respiratory viral infections with the development of complications (bronchitis, pneumonia, etc.):

children from 3 to 6 years – 50 mg, from 6 to 12 – 100 mg, over 12 years and adults – 200 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours) for 5 days, then a single dose one time per week for 4 weeks.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS):

children over 12 years and adults – 200 mg 2 times a day for 8-10 days.

In the complex treatment of chronic bronchitis, herpes virus infection:

children from 3 to 6 years – 50 mg, from 6 to 12 – 100 mg, over 12 years and adults – 200 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours) for 5-7 days, then a single dose 2 times a week for 4 weeks.

Combined therapy of acute intestinal infection rotavirus etiology in children older than 3 years:

3 to 6 years – 50 mg, from 6 to 12 – 100 mg, over 12 years – 200 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours) for 5 days.

Storage conditions

In a dry place, protected from light at a temperature not higher than 25 ° C

Active substance

Umifenovir

Special conditions

Shows no central neurotropic activity and can be used in medical practice as a preventive measure in healthy persons of various professions, including require attention and coordination of movements (transport drivers, operators and so on.

Pregnancy and lactation

Use of the drug during pregnancy is possible only when the intended benefits to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus and newborn.