One of the frequent diseases in childhood is influenza. There is a growing likelihood of catching an infectious disease in the autumn-winter period. Therefore, it is so necessary to deal with the prevention of viral diseases and the strengthening of the immunity of the child in order to avoid the possibility of catching the virus.
To date, there is a large number of complex antiviral drugs. Children's antigrippin is included in their composition.
Antigrippin for children: composition, contraindications and indications for use
Antigrippin is a combined homeopathic remedy, designed to eliminate the symptoms of colds and acute respiratory infections. Included in its composition paracetamol and ascorbic acid contribute to a decrease in body temperature during the disease and increase the body's resistance to viral infections. For easier application of the remedy in childhood, the producers added to its composition an aromatic flavor additive.
As evidence for the use of antigrippin in childhood, consider influenza or ARI, which, as a rule, are accompanied by high fever, chills, pain in the muscles and joints. At the same time, nasal sinuses are often blocked, throat swelling and a profuse cough.
It is also possible to give the drug to children during the period of teething to improve overall health and reduce the risk of high temperatures.
As contraindications to the use of manufacturers, the following types of diseases are distinguished:
- viral hepatitis;
- renal, hepatic insufficiency;
- angle-closure glaucoma;
- lesions of the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract (erosion and ulceration).
It is not recommended to use antigrippin for children under one year old.
How do I take children's homeopathic antigrippin?
There are following forms of release of a medical preparation:
- children's antigrippin powder;
- in the form of granules;
- effervescent tablets;
- sachets.
It is forbidden to use antigrippin in powder and effervescent tablets by persons under 12 years of age, since the manifestation of side reactions is not fully understood. Children up to three years of age are more likely to be offered a medicine in the form of granules that dissolve easily and have a pleasant taste.
Often children refuse to take the medicine, considering it tasteless, bitter and disgusting. Therefore, manufacturers of antigrippin released drugs in the form of tablets and powder with different tastes: honey-lemon, raspberry, grapefruit.
In case of an overdose of antigrippin, side effects are possible:
- vomiting;
- nausea;
- headache;
- pain in the abdomen;
- heart rhythm disturbances;
- temporary disruptions in the liver and kidneys;
- general decrease in the activity of the child.
In rare cases, allergic reactions may occur: itching, rash on the skin.
In order to understand whether children can be given antigrippin, it is necessary to consult a physician in order to exclude the child's developmental peculiarities that prevent its use (for example, additional testing to prevent allergic reactions to the drug components).
Children's antigrippin can be used as a prophylactic, since its use helps to reduce the risk of developing possible complications after an infectious-inflammatory disease. Everyone knows that it is easier to prevent the disease than to treat it later. Therefore, it is especially important to use antigrippin during the exacerbation of viral infections, which occurs during the autumn-winter period.