"Kagocel" - General information
The drug after taking it forms of late interferon, the cells of which possess antiviral activity. Antiviral agent has high toxicity and ability to accumulate in the body. Part of the drug components are not mutagenic, carcinogenic and teratogenic. Also the medicine does not cause any pathological changes in the fetus during pregnancy.
When receiving the "Kagotsel" efficiency occurs if treatment is appointed not later than the fourth day from the appearance of the first signs of the disease. In the preventive purposes the preparation is applied in any period of time and immediately after of live contact with the pathogen. Of side effects may be allergic reactions. The drug is contraindicated in children under 6 years old and during increased individual sensitivity to components "Kagotsel". Although the drug is non-toxic, but during pregnancy it is also contraindicated. "Kagocel" can be taken in conjunction with other immunomodulators, antiviral drugs and antibiotics.
How to take a "Kagocel"
The doctor for the treatment of SARS and influenza for adult patients assigns in the first two days of the disease, take two tablets 3 times a day. In the next two days should be used 1 tablet three times a day. The duration of treatment is 4 days. For therapy requires 18 pills of the antiviral drug. Treatment of herpes recommend taking two tablets "Kagotsel" three times a day. The course of treatment is 5 days. Only need 30 pills. Prevention of acute respiratory diseases and flu is a seven-day cycles. Two day take 2 tablets 1 time a day, then make a break for 5 days. The duration of prophylactic course of an average from one week to several months.
Children aged 6 years and older, the physician assigns a treatment regimen: the first two days of taking 1 tablet three times a day, and the next two days — 1 tablet once a day. The duration of therapy is 4 days. For a course required of 10 tablets. For prevention of influenza and also used a seven-day cycle. The first two days, apply 1 tablet once a day, take a break with a duration of five days, then if necessary repeat the cycle again.
When you overdose it is recommended to drink plenty of liquids. From pharmacies without prescription. Manufacturer "Kagotsel" is the Russian company nearmedic.