The popularity of the drug Arbidol was brought by the fact thathe was recognized as one of the most effective means in the fight against influenza. During the epidemic of the disease, the drug simply disappeared from the pharmacy counters. Do you remember the famous story of swine flu? As soon as it was said on TV that Arbidol helps to stop the virus of this species, it became impossible to get it even with overpayment.

However, as is typical of any massphenomenon, the wholesale purchase of Arbidol slowly declined, the drug reappeared on a free sale. But even today, doctors emphasize the effectiveness of the drug. Let us consider in more detail why Arbidol takes the leading place in the list of antiviral drugs.

In 1974, the medicine Arbidol became known. The summary of the drug described its potential as a powerful tool against influenza type A. However, further studies by both domestic and foreign scientists confirmed the effectiveness of the drug in the fight against influenza type B. Its undoubted advantage is the fact that the safety of the drug was confirmed by many research institutes . In principle, more modern means can compete with Arbidol in the speed and effectiveness of treatment of influenza and ODS, but the most studied and safe antiviral drug to date is named Arbidol. The instruction on the use of the medicine really officially recognizes its effectiveness in the treatment of the influenza virus type A H1N1, popularly known as the "swine flu".

What happens in the body if the patientDoes Arbidol? Instructions for use describe the processes in this way: stimulation of cellular immunity reactions, strengthening the body's resistance, preventing possible complications, so frequent after a severe course of the flu, preventing the development of chronic events. This effect is achieved by preventing the fusion of the influenza virus with the cell membrane - the result of this particular action of the drug and allows in a short time to stop the development of a viral infection.

Therapists also note the effectiveness of the drugArbidol. Instruction for use indicates an external positive dynamics of the disease due to taking the medication. The intensity of catarrhal phenomena is sharply reduced (cough, runny nose), fever decreases. Practitioners also indicate a reduction in the duration of the disease. A positive point is also that virtually no side effects are observed during treatment with Arbidol. Instruction for use prohibits the use of drugs only for children under two years and pregnant women - in other cases, if the dosage is observed, the drug can be used in any age categories.

A special kind of medicine is children's Arbidol. Its application is widely: as a medicine for chronic infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract, for the treatment and prevention of influenza, colds, as an immunostimulating agent in the detection of herpes. When treating babies with Arbidol, it is important to observe the dosage, even if you have purchased a children's version of the drug. So, up to six years you can take only one capsule a day before meals. Children 6-12 years can take 2 capsules a day. Be sure to consult with a doctor before starting treatment with the drug - only a qualified specialist can correctly determine the required dosage and duration of treatment. Important! In some cases, Arbidol causes allergic reactions, so although the drug is released in pharmacies without a prescription, self-medication is contraindicated here.