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Last reviewed: 10.08.2022
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Influcid is a combination homeopathic medicine. It contains 6 active elements that are effective in treating colds in the upper part of the respiratory system, as well as flu.
The medication allows you to quickly stop the symptoms characteristic of acute lesions of the respiratory tract - among them headaches, fever, pain in the muscle area, and in addition, pharyngitis and runny nose. [1]
Indications Influcid
It is used for therapy or prevention of acute respiratory viral infections or influenza .
Release form
The release of a therapeutic substance is realized in tablet form - 20 pieces inside a cell pack; inside the package - 3 such packs.
Pharmacodynamics
The medication potentiates the natural protective function of the body and helps to quickly recuperate and recover from illness. This leads to a decrease in the manifestations of exhaustion (asthenia) or their complete prevention.
To prevent the development of the disease, you need to apply the medicine immediately after contact with sick people, or in the event of the first signs of the disease. [2]
Dosing and administration
In the case of the active phase of the disease, for a child under 12 years of age, the use of 1 tablet is prescribed with 2-hour breaks (maximum 8 pieces per day) until signs of improvement appear. Further, the medication is consumed in 1 tablet 3 times a day.
Adolescents from the age of 12 and adults with active stages of pathology need to use 1 tablet every hour (maximum 12 pieces per day) until an improvement is noted. After that, take 1-2 tablets 3 times a day.
Therapy usually lasts 7-10 days (until the signs of the disease completely disappear).
To prevent the appearance of RVI in a child 1-12 years old, you need to use 1 tablet 3 times a day; a teenager from 12 years old and an adult - 1-2 tablets 3 times a day.
In case of contact with a person who has a respiratory infection or flu, Influcid should be used within 7 days.
The tablets should be used 0.5 hours before or after a meal; you need to keep the tablet in your mouth until it is completely dissolved.
For persons under 3 years old, it is allowed to dissolve the medicine in ordinary water (a teaspoon of liquid is enough).
- Application for children
Influcid is used in children over 12 months of age.
Use Influcid during pregnancy
When breastfeeding or pregnancy, the medication is prescribed only after a careful assessment of the benefits and risks of using drugs.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated to prescribe to persons with severe intolerance to the elements of the drug.
Side effects Influcid
Occasionally, the use of drugs causes signs of intolerance, including rashes, and in addition to this, disturbances in the work of the gastrointestinal tract, including vomiting, nausea or diarrhea.
If any negative manifestations develop, you need to stop taking drugs and consult a doctor.
Overdose
In case of poisoning, there may be an increase in the incidence of negative drug manifestations.
Storage conditions
Influcid must be kept in a place out of the reach of small children. Temperature level - maximum 25ºC.
Shelf life
Influcid is allowed to be used within a 5-year term from the date of manufacture of the medicinal substance.
Reviews
Influcid receives good reviews from patients - its high efficiency is noted in eliminating the first symptoms of ARVI, as well as as a prophylactic substance.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Influcid" 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.