Cycloferon 150mg #20

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The drug Cycloferon is an antiviral and immunostimulating agent, an inducer of interferon synthesis in the body.

Form of formulation and composition of the preparation

The drug Cycloferon is available in the form of tablets for oral administration. The tablets are covered with an enteric film coating of yellow color, round, convex on both sides. Tablets are produced in contour cell packs of 10 pieces, in a cardboard box, an instruction is attached to the preparation with a detailed description of the characteristics.
Each tablet of the preparation contains 150 mg of active ingredient - Meglumine acridonacetate, in terms of acidonacetic acid. In addition, the formulation includes auxiliary components: povidone, calcium stearate, propylene glycol.

Indications for use

The drug Cycloferon is prescribed for adults and children for oral administration as part of complex therapy with the following conditions:
    viral hepatitis A, B, C, D;
    influenza and ARVI;
    adenovirus infection;
    prevention of viral infections during influenza epidemics;
    herpes simplex virus;
    cytomegalovirus infection;
    secondary immunodeficiency states caused by chronic viral, fungal or bacterial infections;
    Rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.

Contraindications

Before starting taking Cycloferon tablets, you should read the instructions carefully. The drug has a number of contraindications:
    decompensated stage of cirrhosis;
    children under 4 years;
    pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding;
    individual intolerance of the drug components.
Relative contraindications for taking tablets are gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, including history, duodenitis, cases of allergic reactions to interferon preparations.

Dosing and Administration

Tablets Cycloferon is prescribed for oral administration once a day after meals. The dose of the drug and the duration of the course of treatment is calculated individually, depending on the diagnosis, body characteristics and age. According to the instructions, adults and children over 12 years of age are prescribed 3-4 tablets per meal (600 mg), children from 7 to 12 years old - 3 tablets at a time, children from 4 to 6 years - 1 tablet of the drug once a day . The duration of the course of therapy is on average 10 days, if necessary, according to the indications, you can undergo a second course of treatment with tablets.

Use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation

The drug Cycloferon is not prescribed to pregnant women, as experience with the use of tablets in obstetric practice is lacking, and safety for the mother and fetus is not established.
If it is necessary to prescribe the tablets Cycloferon to the breastfeeding mothers, the question of the completion of lactation should be decided, since it is not known about the ability of the main active substance to excrete with breast milk.

Adverse Events

The drug is usually well tolerated by patients. In individuals with increased individual sensitivity to Cycloferon, it is possible to develop side effects:
    exacerbation of symptoms of zabolevaniya in the first days of the beginning of therapy;
    allergic reactions - a rash on the skin, redness of the skin, dermatitis;
    local reactions - infiltration at the injection site, puncture of the vein, thrombophlebitis, hematoma;
    pain in the stomach, nausea, exacerbation of chronic gastritis, ulcers, duodenitis;
    the appearance of influenza-like symptoms - chills, fever, muscle pain, headache.
If one or more adverse reactions occur, the patient should consult a doctor.

Overdose

Cases of drug overdose Cycloferon are not registered, however, to avoid the development of the described side effects, it is not advisable to intentionally exceed the dose.

Drug Interactions

Tablets Cycloferon can be prescribed concomitantly with antiviral agents, antibiotics, antifungals, cytostatics. Under the influence of Cycloferon, the therapeutic effect of these drugs will be higher.

special instructions

Before the appointment of the drug Cycloferon in the form of tablets for the treatment and prevention of influenza in the first few days from the beginning of therapy is possible the appearance of symptoms such as aching muscles, fever, headaches, lethargy. Such a reaction is normal and indicates stimulation in the body of immune processes.
The drug Cycloferon can not replace antibiotics or antiviral agents for inflammatory-infectious diseases, the drug tablets can be prescribed only as part of complex therapy to accelerate the recovery and stimulation of interferon production in the body.
The drug Cycloferon in the form of tablets does not exert a depressing effect on the operation of the central nervous system and does not inhibit the rate of psychomotor reactions.

Conditions of drug storage

It is recommended to keep the tablets out of the reach of children in a cold dark spot. Shelf life of the tablets is 3 years from the date of manufacture, do not use the drug after the expiration date.