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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Imupret - a combined remedy used to eliminate colds and coughs.
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Indications of the imupret
It is used to eliminate pathologies in the upper part of the respiratory tract (such as laryngitis or pharyngitis with tonsillitis). In addition, the drug is prescribed to prevent the emergence of complications or the development of relapses in ARVI due to weakened immunity.
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Release form
Release in drops for oral administration, in a 100-ml flacon. Inside the pack - 1 bottle with drops.
Pharmacodynamics
Imupret is plant-based. The components of drugs have a complex effect.
Chamomile and Altean polysaccharides provoke the nonspecific activity of the immune system, increasing the phagocytosis of granulocytes with macrophages. These elements also increase the degree of destruction of bacteria inside the cells during phagocytosis - increasing the excretion of active products of oxygen decay. The medicine has a bactericidal effect. Essential oils with polysaccharides and flavonoids (alteyne, chamomile, and also milder) reduce puffiness on the mucosa inside the respiratory system when the infection develops. In vitro tests revealed that oak bark, which contains a large amount of tannins, has antiviral properties against the influenza virus.
Horsetail, which is an integral component of drugs, potentiates the above properties due to its preventive and curative effects.
Dosing and administration
In the absence of other indications, such dosages are recommended:
- infants 1-2 years: with acute symptoms take 5 drops 5-6 times per day; after easing acute symptoms of the disease and as a preventive agent to take 5 drops three times a day;
- children 2-5 years: with acute symptoms - 10 drops 5-6 times a day; to prevent the onset of the disease and in the period after exacerbation - 10 drops three times a day;
- children 6-11 years old: with acute symptoms - 15 drops 5-6 times a day; as a prophylaxis and after the easing of symptoms - 15 drops three times a day;
- adolescents from 12 years and adults: with acute symptoms - 25 drops of 5-6 doses per day; for prevention and after the end of the exacerbation period - 25 drops three times a day.
Drops should be shaken before taking. During instillation, the bottle should be kept in an upright position. Usually the medicine is taken undiluted. Before swallowing the drop, you should hold it in the mouth for a while. If necessary, dilute the medicine with water. The children's medication is added to the tea or juice.
Even when acute manifestations of the disease disappear, it is recommended to continue the treatment course even in the period of 7 days - to prevent a possible relapse of the disease.
The medicine is well tolerated, which allows using it for a long time. With the standard treatment of pathologies in the area of the respiratory system of a chronic type (in particular, tonsillitis), it is taken at least 1.5 months.
Use of the imupret during pregnancy
It is forbidden to use Imupret during pregnancy.
Contraindications
Among the contraindications: hypersensitivity to the constituent elements of drops, and in addition to plants that are included in the subcategory of the complex. Also, it is not allowed to take infants less than 1 year old.
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Side effects of the imupret
Occasionally, there may be abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract: nausea, abdominal pain or vomiting. In addition, allergies can develop: itching with rashes, as well as dyspnoea.
After taking in combination with medicines that contain chamomile color, allergy symptoms may develop (they may also occur in people with hypersensitivity to other plants from the subcategory of Complex flowers, such as the yarrow (Achillea Millefolium plant)).
In the event of any side effects, it is necessary to cancel the intake of drops and consult a doctor.
Storage conditions
Imupret should be kept out of the reach of small children. The temperature conditions are not more than 25 ° C.
Special instructions
Reviews
Imupret has mostly positive feedback from patients - he is considered very effective in the treatment of colds. Patients emphasize its natural composition, which provides a safe effect for the body.
Among the shortcomings of medicines occasionally note the development of allergies to its constituent components. Along with this, complaints are also received regarding the too short shelf life of the drops after opening the vial.
Positive about the drug, and those who gave it to children. The only negative thing for parents is that the medicine has an alcohol base.
Shelf life
Imupret is allowed to use in the period of 2 years from the date of release of the drug. After opening the bottle, the shelf life of the drops is six months.
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Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Imupret" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.