The active development of pharmaceutical companies has caused flooding of our market with a huge number of different drugs. Sometimes it is very difficult to understand what exactly is a popular tool. The purpose of this article is to consider all known therapeutic and prophylactic drug aflubin.
We will talk about whether children can have aflubin, how to give it to children, what is the optimal dosage of aflubin for children, which form of release is better for choosing how to take aflubin to children, etc.
First of all, it should be noted that aflubin (abubin) is a homeopathic preparation. And, like most of this type of drugs, it has a complex effect on the body. It produces immunomodulatory, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, detoxifying effects. Due to stimulation of local immunity by activation of nonspecific protective factors, the effect of reducing inflammatory processes, duration and severity of total intoxication is achieved. Thus, the drug helps the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract to restore protective functions and increases the overall resistance of the body to infectious diseases. The remedy is also used for the prevention of such diseases as influenza, parainfluenza, acute respiratory infections, ARVI, etc.
The drug is available in two forms: in the form of drops (bottles of 20, 30, 50 and 100 ml with a dispenser drops) or tablets (12 pieces in a blister of aluminum foil and PVDC / PVC).
Aflubin drops for children are most convenient (especially for the treatment of babies). Aflubin for children up to one year can be used both in pure form, and diluting the dose of the drug with a small amount (about a tablespoon) of water or breast milk. Aflubin in tablets is more often used for the treatment of older children.
On the market there are a number of analogs of aflubin: kagocel, anaferon, antigrippin agri, etc.
How to take aflubin?
Children under 1 year: 1 drop 4-8 times a day, at the age of one to twelve years: 5 drops 3-8 times a day, over the age of 12 years: 10 drops 3-8 times a day.
Drops should be taken half an hour before or one hour after eating. It is possible to use both in pure form and in diluted form (the dose of the drug dissolves in a tablespoon of water). It is advisable to delay the swallowing of the medicine for a while in the mouth before swallowing.
The average duration of treatment is from 5 to 10 days.
For prophylactic purposes, Aflubin is used at already indicated age doses, but the frequency of taking the drug is reduced to two times a day - in the morning and in the evening. The preventive course lasts 3 weeks.
Aflubin is used to treat inflammatory and rheumatic processes of the musculoskeletal system, being part of a complex therapy. In this case, the age doses do not change, but the intake scheme is as follows: in the first two days - 3-8 times a day, the following days the drug is taken no more often 3 times a day. The full course of treatment is 1 month.
Contraindications and side effects
The benefits of the drug should include a small number of possible side effects. In fact, he is only one - sometimes with the reception of aflubin in patients there is an increase in salivation.
The intake of aflubin is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity or intolerance to the components of the drug. The purpose of the drug during pregnancy and lactation is strictly individual and depends on the patient's health condition, clinical picture and general epidemiological situation. To date, there is no information on the interaction of aflubin with other drugs, as well as cases of overdose.
The drug should be stored in a dark place inaccessible to children at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C, in isolation from electromagnetic radiation. During storage, precipitation may occur, which does not affect the effectiveness of the product. The shelf life of aflubin is 5 years, after expiry date it is impossible to use the remedy.
Aflubin is dispensed without a prescription, but self-administration of the drug is highly undesirable, it is necessary to consult a doctor before use.
This article is published for informational purposes. For more specific information, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.