Which group of drugs does Kagocel belong to? Cost and similar means

Instructions for use of Kagocel are necessary for the treatment of viral diseases other than HIV infection. The drug is approved for use in children over 3 years of age. According to ICD 10, the drug has the code J05AX; the international nonproprietary name INN has not been assigned. According to the RLS system, it is not homeopathy and an antibiotic, but belongs to the group of interferon inducers.

Kagocel is an antiviral agent

Release form and composition of Kagocel

The drug is available in tablet form. Not the appearance of "Kagocel" - a biconvex tablet without a dividing chamfer. Color varies from cream to light brown. Possibly interspersed with dark shades of brown. This is not a sign of damage. The tablets are packed in blisters of 10 pcs. There is 1 blister in a cardboard box.

The patent holder and manufacturer is the Russian pharmaceutical company Nearmedic Plus. You can see what the medicine looks like in the photo.

Packaging of the drug Kagocel

The main active component of the drug is Kagocel in an amount of 12 mg. Excipients: lactose, starch and calcium stearate.

Price and analogues of antiviral agent

The cost of packaging ranges from 220 to 290 rubles. Complete analogues or generics with the same active substance are not produced. In consultation with your doctor, you can use cheaper medications with an effect similar to Kagocel.

List of substitutes:

1. Altabor is a plant-based drug. Not used in the treatment of children under 14 years of age. The effective dosage is 6 tablets per day. The cost of the drug is from 100 rubles per package.
2. Amizon is an antiviral agent. Used to treat adults and children. Dosages are selected individually. The cost ranges from 300 to 450 rubles, depending on the dosage of the main active ingredient.
3. Arbidol - used to treat children over 6 years of age and adult patients. The maximum dosage for adults is 800 mg of the active ingredient per day.

Arbidol is an analogue of Kagocel

Indications for the drug Kagocel

The annotation indicates the following indications for the use of Kagocel:

• flu;
• ARVI and acute respiratory infections;
• herpetic infection, including the genital form;
• urogenital chlamydia;
• for the prevention of influenza.

Kagocel helps with flu

The description does not indicate that Kagocel is indicated for rotavirus infection. Therefore, the question of its use for intestinal flu should be decided by the doctor after examining the patient.

pharmachologic effect

The mechanism of action of the drug is to stimulate the production of its own late interferon. This is a complex of α-, β-γ-forms of interferon, which has high antiviral activity.

The drug has an antiviral and immunomodulatory effect, which helps destroy the virus and improve the patient's condition. It does not affect the thermoregulation center, therefore it does not reduce temperature like antipyretics.

When taking 1 dose of Kagocel, the peak concentration of interferon is observed in the blood after 48 days, and in the intestines – after 4 hours. The body's response to stimulation continues for 5 days from the moment of taking the drug.

The active substance is excreted in feces and urine.

Instructions for use Kagocel

The drug is administered orally. It is forbidden to dissolve or chew, or crush in other ways. Before or after meals, it doesn’t matter, but drink plenty of liquid.

The dosage is determined by the doctor based on the patient’s condition, his age and the course of the disease.

How to take for adults

1. For colds - for the first 48 hours you should take 2 tablets 2 times a day. Then another 2 days - 1 tablet 3 times a day. The total course dose is 18 pcs.
2. Herpes, including the genital form - 2 tablets 3 times a day. The duration of therapy is at least 5 days.

Instructions for children

For children, the effective dosage is determined by the doctor.

1. For colds, patients over 6 years old take 1 tablet every 8 hours for the first 2 days, but no more than 3 per day. Then for another 2 days, 1 tablet 2 times a day. The total course dosage is 10 tablets.
2. For patients from 3 years to 6 years, the first 2 days are recommended to take 1 tablet 2 times a day. In the next 2 days - 1 pc. in a day.

In the first days of illness, the child should be given 1 tablet every 8 hours

Kagocel during pregnancy and lactation

The antiviral drug is prohibited for use during the gestational period and while breastfeeding.

Method of use for the prevention of colds and flu

For preventive measures, 7-day courses of Kagocel are used.

The dosage regimen depends on the patient’s age:

1. Adult patients - the first 2 days should take 2 tablets 1 time per day, then a 5-day break. Then repeat the course. The number of cycles is not limited.
2. Children from 6 years old – 2 days, 1 tablet per day, then a break of 5 days. Afterwards repeat the course.

Interaction with other drugs

Treatment with Kagocel can be combined with antibiotics, antibacterial agents, and immunomodulators. In this case, the active substances enhance each other’s effects.

Contraindications and side effects

The interferon stimulator is well tolerated by patients. Their side effects may include an allergic reaction.

Contraindications:

• individual intolerance;
• gestation period;
• lactation;
• children under 3 years of age;
• malabsorption and intolerance to polysaccharides.

You should not take Kagocel during breastfeeding.

What's better?

There is a wide selection of antiviral agents on the shelves of pharmacies. What is better and what to choose? This issue should be discussed with your doctor. The tables present the comparative characteristics of Kagocel with other popular tablets of this group.

Kagocel or Arbidol

The cost of the drugs is approximately the same, but Arbidol has more indications for use. The dosages and composition of the drugs are different.

Indicators
Active substance
Naturalness		Synthetic antiviral drug
Indications	ARVI, flu, herpes	ARVI, herpes, influenza, other immunodeficiencies, chronic forms of bronchitis and pneumonia.
Who is prescribed	Children from 3 years old and adults	Children from 6 years old and adults
Pregnancy, lactation	Prohibited	Prohibited
Duration of treatment	4–5 days	From 10 days to 3 weeks
Side effects	Allergic manifestations	Allergic manifestations

Kagocel or Cycloferon

Cycloferon is available in tablet form and as a solution.

Indicators		Cycloferon
Active substance		Acridoneacetic acid, N-methylglucamine
Naturalness	Synthetic antiviral drug	Synthetic antiviral drug
Indications	ARVI, flu, herpes	Influenza, herpes, HIV infection, hepatitis, neuroinfections of viral origin, acute intestinal infections, cytomegalovirus, dystrophic joint pathologies, chlamydia
Who is prescribed	Children from 3 years old and adults	Adult patients only
Pregnancy, lactation	Prohibited	Prohibited
Duration of treatment	4–5 days	Depending on the diagnosis, up to several months
Side effects	Allergic manifestations	Allergic reactions

Cycloferon is prescribed for complex and dangerous diseases when treatment with less aggressive drugs has not produced results.

The cost of Cycloferon is higher than Kagocel. A plate of 20 tablets will cost 400 rubles, a pack of 2 ampoules for injection costs about 350 rubles.

Kagocel or Ergoferon

Ergoferon is a complex drug based on antibodies to interferon and with an antihistamine component. It should be absorbed and not washed down for some time after administration.

Indicators		Ergoferon
Active substance		Antibodies to interferon, histamine
Naturalness	Synthetic antiviral drug	Non-synthetic drug
Indications	ARVI, flu, herpes	ARVI, influenza, various types of herpes, rotavirus, intestinal infections, meningitis, tick-borne encephalitis
Who is prescribed	From 3 years and older	Six months old children, adult patients
Pregnancy, lactation	Prohibited	Prohibited
Duration of treatment	4–5 days	Until complete recovery
Side effects	Allergic reactions	Allergic reactions

The cost of Ergoferon ranges from 295 to 415 rubles, which is comparable to Kagocel.

Kagocel or Acyclovir

Acyclovir is a highly specialized drug for the treatment of herpes infections. Therefore, if herpes of any origin is diagnosed, then it is better to prefer Acyclovir. If the patient has the flu or an acute respiratory infection, then Kagocel.

Acyclovir is an effective remedy for herpes

The price of a pack of Acyclovir tablets is 225 rubles. The course of treatment depends on the course and type of herpetic infection and can last from 5 to 7 days. The drug is approved for use in children over 2 years of age.

Kagocel is a drug that has immunostimulating and antiviral effects, performed by activating interferon in an organism infected with a virus. It is produced in tablet form, having a beige (variations up to light brown) color, a convex, round shape, with small inclusions. The antiviral drug Kagocel consists of the active component of the same name, as well as a group of excipients.

Kagocel was invented and produced in the Russian Federation.

Purpose

The drug is prescribed for the treatment of diseases caused by the common herpes virus, as well as in the case of treatment and for the prevention of influenza or ARVI. In particular, it can be used in the treatment of heparangina.

Herpetic sore throat is a disease caused by an enterovirus. Manifests itself in the form of inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, vestibule of the throat and pharynx. After several days, papules form on the inflamed membranes, reminiscent of a regular herpetic rash, which burst, releasing a cloudy liquid.

Most often the disease appears in children. The main feature of herpetic sore throat is that, having cured its symptoms once, a stable immunity to the disease is subsequently formed.

At the moment, there are no proven effective remedies against heparangina; the immune system defeats the virus and, as a result, the symptoms of the disease on its own. But, in some situations, it is possible to alleviate the course of the disease with special antiviral agents, one of which is called Kagocel.

Contraindications

It is prohibited to take an immunomodulator during the following periods:

1. bearing a child;
2. breastfeeding an already born baby;
3. as well as the age of the child up to 3 years.

It is definitely not recommended to use Kagocel if you have lactase deficiency or lactose intolerance. The state of glucose-galactose malabsorption and increased sensitivity of the body to any of the components of the drug will also be no exception.

Reception features

When using Kagocel for prevention and treatment, it is worth considering certain features of the product.

Interaction with other drugs

The antiviral drug combines well with other immunostimulants, as well as antibiotics, without interfering with their influence and without weakening its own resources.

Side effects

Side effects do not have a wide range; only one reaction of the body is possible - an allergy.

However, if you observe other features while taking the drug, you should urgently contact your doctor and determine the nature of the reactions.

When is the best time to take Kagocel?

To achieve the best effect, you need to drink Kagocel no later than four days from the onset of the disease, otherwise, otherwise, you may not achieve a medicinal effect at all.

Dosage

There is a specific regimen for taking Kagocel, created by the developers of the antiviral drug.

Adults and teenagers

How should adults take Kagocel and how often can they drink it?

Dosage for adults and adolescents
Treatment of herpes virus	The course of treatment with Kagocel to combat the herpes virus and sore throat (herpetic) should be at least five days. In total you will need 30 tablets. They, 2 at a time, are taken three times a day.
	To overcome the flu or ARVI, you need to use Kagocel, initially, for two days - three times a day, 2 tablets, the next two days - three times a day, 1 tablet. The general course is four days and 18 tablets.
Prevention of ARVI and influenza	For prevention, you will need to take the medicine at 5-day intervals: 2 days - 2 tablets, 5 days off. Repeat the dose over several months, but it is better to discuss the general preventive course with your doctor.

Children from 6 to 12 years old

How should children take Kagocel and how much?

Treatment of herpes virus	The recommended course of treatment against the herpes virus, which is difficult for a child’s body to fight, is 5 days. You will need to give your child one tablet three times a day. But, usually, they try not to prescribe antiviral drugs for children in case of herpes, but give the body a chance to cope with the virus on its own.
For colds and flu	A course lasting 4 days will require 10 tablets. They are taken in the first 2 days of illness, one tablet three times a day, at regular intervals, the next 2 days, 1 tablet, but twice a day.
Prevention of ARVI and influenza	To carry out prevention, you need to organize a weekly cycle, which will consist of 2 days on and 5 days off. During these 2 days, give the child 1 tablet once a day. After 5 days, repeat the dose. The duration of the course is selected individually with the pediatrician.

Children from 3 to 6 years old

Dosage for children from 6 to 12 years old
Treatment of herpes virus	For children, antiviral drugs are usually not prescribed; the need for them increases in the case when the small body cannot fight off the disease provoked by the herpes virus on its own. In this case, when taking Kagocel drug is justified by the child’s condition, how to drink it correctly is discussed individually with the pediatrician.
In case of diagnosing ARVI and influenza	In the first 2 days of the onset of symptoms of the disease, one tablet is prescribed twice a day; for the next 2 days, the child can take one tablet once a day. The general course of treatment is four days and 6 tablets.
Preventing Colds and Flu	Prevention of viral diseases consists, as in previous cases, of a weekly cycle, according to a 2:5 scheme, when taking the drug takes 2 days, and the interval before the next dose is 5 days. Over the course of 2 days, the child is prescribed 2 tablets (1 every day).

Overdose

In the event that a larger dose was taken than allowed by the instructions and the doctor, the patient should:

1. induce vomiting;
2. increase the volume of liquid you drink, preferably non-carbonated mineral water;
3. Seek further help from your doctor.

Kagocel's analogs

Is it possible to replace Kagocel with something? Is there a drug that gives a similar effect?

There is no substitute drug that is completely similar in composition, but you can replace Kagocel with other drugs that will act similarly:

• Altabor is an antiviral agent based on tannic acid; use for pregnant and lactating women is also prohibited;
• Amizon is an antiviral drug based on an isonicotinic acid derivative;
• Arbidol is a medicine based on a combination of components that is difficult to perceive and articulate, simply called (laconically and consonant with the name of the brand itself): Arbidol;
• Arpeflu is an antiviral drug based on umifenovir hydrochloride, produced in the Republic of Belarus;
• Arbivir - the active component of the drug with antiviral effect - umifenovir, is contraindicated in children, pregnant and breastfeeding women;
• Vilvio is a drug that has a detrimental effect on viruses with ombitasvir, paritaprevir and ritonavir.

Interferon titer in serum increases gradually and reaches maximum numbers 48 hours after using the tablets. IN intestines the dynamics of accumulation of antiviral proteins is much higher - maximum interferon production observed after 4 hours. Therefore, it is recommended to monitor the effectiveness of the drug by examining the contents of the lumen of the digestive tube and the activity of its cellular structures.

Therapeutic effect characterized as long-lasting, since the interferon response persists for 4-5 days , during which protective proteins continue to circulate in the bloodstream of the main and small vessels. Due to this property, the greatest effectiveness in conservative treatment with a pharmaceutical drug is observed when it is prescribed no later than the 4th day from the onset of the acute course of the infectious process.

Indications for use

• prevention of colds ;
• simple in adult patients.

Contraindications

• increased individual sensitivity to the constituent components of a pharmaceutical product;
• period and ;
• hereditary or acquired intolerance medicine;
• age category of patients up to 3 years;
• enzymatic disorders digestive system - lactase deficiency, lactose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption.

Side effects

Adverse effects from the use of the drug are extremely rare and, as a rule, are limited . However, if the patient experiences any side effects of the active components of the pharmaceutical drug, he should immediately seek the advice of a qualified physician.

Instructions for use of Kagocel (Method and dosage)

Kagocel tablets, instructions for use

In the annotation, the manufacturer indicates that the drug should be used orally , without chewing the tablet, but swallowing it whole. You can drink enough liquid, but do not keep it in your mouth for long. The dosage and duration of treatment, as a rule, are selected individually empirically, but there are also general therapeutic regimens that should be considered by the attending physician as practical recommendations.

How to drink for adults?

For therapeutic purposes for acute respiratory viral infections , or influenza-like illnesses, 2 tablets 3 times a day are prescribed for the first 2 days, and for the next 2 days, 1 tablet 3 times a day. The course dosage is 18 tablets, and the duration of treatment is 4 days. How to take it - before or after meals - has no practical significance for an adult body, since the absorption abilities of the biologically active components of a pharmaceutical drug do not change with the entry of food into the cavity of the gastrointestinal tract.

The drug can also be used as preventive , preventive rehabilitation , which is carried out in 7-day cycles. The course is divided into two phases. The first, active, when 2 tablets are prescribed once a day for 2 days, and the second, passive, is a 5-day break (the time during which the active ingredients are able to realize their therapeutic effects). Then, if necessary, you can repeat the preventive course of treatment.

Instructions for use for children

In age category from 3 to 6 years – 1 tablet 2 times a day in the first 2 days, and in the next 2 days 1 tablet 1 time a day. The total children's therapeutic course for the smallest is 6 tablets for 4 days.

Aged more than 6 years Prescribe 1 tablet 3 times a day in the first 2 days, and in the next 2 days - 1 tablet 2 times a day. Accordingly, the duration of conservative treatment has not changed and is 4 days, and the dosage of the pharmaceutical drug has increased to 10 tablets.

The medicine can be used for preventive purposes and in pediatric practice. The two-phase regimen for taking the drug remains the same, but the dosage is reduced to 1 tablet once a day for the first 2 days.

How to take Kagocel for herpes?

Since the pharmaceutical effect of Kagocel extends to viruses and the immune system, the drug can accordingly be used by adult patients not only for the treatment of colds of viral etiology, but also to eliminate unpleasant herpetic rashes. How to take tablets for herpes - 2 tablets are prescribed 3 times a day for 5 days. Course dose – 30 tablets.

Overdose

Like side effects, clinical overdose is very rare and is accompanied by attacks of nausea and pain in the upper abdomen. If these symptoms occur, it is recommended to clear the gastrointestinal tract of Kagocel tablets using artificially induced vomiting. Next, plenty of fluids and some other elements are prescribed. detoxification therapy .

Interaction

Clinically significant interactions have not yet been identified or described in the medical literature.

Terms of sale

The annotation for the drug states that the tablets are freely available in pharmacy kiosks, that is, you can purchase the drug without a prescription.

Storage conditions

Keep the tablets out of the reach of children at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius.

Best before date

special instructions

Is Kagocel an antibiotic or not?

The drug has strong antimicrobial, antiviral and immunomodulatory therapeutic effects, which makes the tablets perceived by ordinary people as. But from the side of clinical pharmacology, this is not entirely true, because in determining this group of pharmaceutical products, the key is the natural or semi-natural origin of the active ingredients. Kagocel, in turn, is synthetic derivative herbal components, which allowed researchers to combine the best qualities of anti-cold medications in one tablet.

Kagocel's analogs

Level 4 ATX code matches:

Also, many pharmaceutical preparations are considered as analogues of Kagocel, which do not have identical therapeutic effects, but are similar in the end result to the anti-cold antiviral drug.

Which is better: Kagocel or Ingavirin?

is a pharmaceutical drug popular in winter, characterized by a pronounced antiviral effect against the most common causative agents of acute respiratory diseases, such as influenza virus types A and B and influenza parasites, respiratory syncytial group of viruses, and many others. Its mechanism of action is based on the ability of biologically active components to influence reproduction processes and resumption of malicious agents. Also, the drug in capsule form is credited with a strong anti-inflammatory effect on the human body.

Undoubtedly, the pharmaceutical drug is effective in the conservative treatment of colds with a confirmed origin of the causative agent, however, as no specific therapy When it is not possible to establish the etiological component of the pathology, the use of Ingavirin is not rational. Kagocel also wins on another point, namely preventive measures , because the drug is actively used to prevent the development of respiratory infections in winter, which, unfortunately, Ingavirin cannot boast of.

Which is better: Kagocel or Arbidol?

, like Kagocel, is an antiviral drug, the therapeutic feasibility of using which lies in increasing the production of natural interferon, which counteracts the invasion of pathological agents. In addition, the active components of the drug stimulate cellular and humoral immune responses, which has a positive effect on the body’s resistance to viral respiratory infections.

The list of side effects of Arbidol is as short as that of Kagocel, but unlike the latter, the pharmaceutical drug is included in list B (a register of medications that must be prescribed with extreme caution, as unforeseen complications may develop when used without careful medical supervision), which in itself is alarming. If you decide to undergo conservative therapy or preventive sanitation “on your feet” (without issuing an official sick leave), then you should definitely choose Kagocel.

Which is better: Kagocel or Amiksin?

It is an effective synthetic interferon inducer, that is, the mechanism of action is similar to Kagocel tablets, since the drug increases the formation of an active antiviral agent by intestinal epithelial cells, hepatocytes, and some fractions of lymphocytes. A distinctive feature of Amiksin is the speed of attack therapeutic effects , a mild immunomodulatory effect is observed within 4-24 hours after taking the drug. Accordingly, its use is more rational in urgent conservative rehabilitation adult patients.

IN pediatric practice the pharmaceutical drug has not gained such wide popularity, since the annotation contains a contraindication for the use of tablets Amiksin up to 7 years. This means that when treating children of the younger age segment, preference should be given to Kagocel, the use of which can begin as early as 3 years.

Kagocel or Ergoferon - which is better?

Ergoferon is a drug with an unusually wide spectrum of therapeutic action, which, in addition to selective antiviral and immunomodulatory effects, includes antihistamines And anti-inflammatory Components. The clinical rationality of using a pharmaceutical drug has been proven on many points. For example, the list of pathogens of respiratory infectious diseases that are defeated after using Ergoferon tablets is much longer than that of Kagocel.

Separately, it should be noted that Ergoferon can be used both in therapeutic practice for adult patients and in pediatrics, starting from the age of 6 months. Based on these facts, the pharmaceutical drug can be considered better than Kagocel, but the price of analogues of this level is, of course, higher.

Kagocel for children

The pharmaceutical drug is actively used in pediatric practice, since its therapeutic spectrum covers one of the widest parts of pediatric nosology. Acute respiratory diseases of infectious, bacterial or some other origin occur all the time, which is why Kagocel is prescribed to children from the age of 3 years. The annotation for the drug assures the safety of such early use of the drug, and grateful reviews from parents only confirm this fact.

How to take it for children can be found in the instructions section, which indicates the exact dosages of the pharmaceutical drug for different ages. You should also pay attention to the possibility of prophylactic use of the drug to prevent the development of colds and acute respiratory diseases, which are found everywhere in childhood.

Kagocel and alcohol

According to the mechanism of action and pharmacokinetic abilities of the active components of Kagocel, the drug does not directly interact with the components of alcoholic beverages. But endogenous interferons , produced under the influence of antiviral tablets, have a negative, inhibitory effect on the central nervous system. That is, immune agents can provoke the development of certain psychological and neurological disorders (especially often - retinopathy , neuropathy , protracted and so on).

As a rule, such adverse effects of conservative treatment appear asthenic disorders – excessive fatigue, weakness, decreased attention, decreased ability to concentrate , however, against the background of an acute respiratory disease, such side effects are not noticed, because they are similar to the clinical symptoms of almost any cold nosological unit.

If you mix alcohol and Kagocel, then such manifestations are mutually enhanced (the effect of alcoholic beverages on the human central nervous system is characterized by an inhibitory effect), therefore at least 5 days must pass between the end of conservative treatment and the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

During pregnancy and lactation

There have been no reliable clinical studies on the effect of the active components of a pharmaceutical drug on the body of a woman and the child developing in her womb, therefore the decision to use the drug is made on an individual basis. Most medical practitioners are inclined to replace tablets with other antiviral drugs during pregnancy and include this condition of the female body as a contraindication to the use of Kagocel. Qualified specialists have a similar opinion regarding breastfeeding - if possible, the use of this drug should be avoided.

Reviews about Kagocel

The antiviral pharmaceutical drug is widely popular among patients in pulmonology and therapeutic departments. The reason lies in the peculiarities of the mechanism of action of Kagocel and, of course, in its clinical effectiveness, because in a relatively short conservative course of treatment of 7 days, the drug can completely eliminate acute respiratory disease and significantly improve the quality of life in winter.

Separately, it is worth noting the reviews of doctors about Kagocel, since qualified medical specialists recommend using these tablets primarily for preventive rehabilitation of the bronchopulmonary system. The active components make it possible to increase the production of interferon several times, that is, they supply the body with methods to combat viruses and other harmful agents, which is what has such a significant therapeutic effect when using a pharmaceutical drug.

Tablets are used not only for adult patients, but also for children; reviews of Kagocel on forums dedicated to pediatric topics should also be taken into account when it comes to this drug. Reviews from parents, as a rule, are full of positive emotions and grateful words, because Kagocel is used starting at the age of 3 years, so the child can safely go to kindergarten or primary school without fear of another respiratory infection or viral invasion.

Kagocel is approved by most parents and due to the absence of severe side effects. Conservative treatment with the drug is almost painless, if you do not take into account possible minor allergic reactions . Also, the release form does not have an unpleasant odor or taste, that is, there is no need to make special efforts to sanitize even the youngest children.

Kagocel price, where to buy

Like the cost of antiviral analogues, the price of Kagocel may vary depending on where the pharmaceutical drug is purchased. The Russian Federation can boast of a lower price category for the drug, because it is produced in its factories. The price of Kagocel in St. Petersburg is indicative, which is about 180 rubles. In the capital you can buy it for 200 rubles.

The price of Kagocel in Ukraine is much higher, because there is a need to transport the drug over long distances. A variation of the pharmaceutical drug for adults can be purchased in the range from 150 to 180 hryvnia. But it is recommended to find out in advance how much children’s Kagocel costs at the nearest pharmacy, since its use in pediatric practice is somewhat narrower, which may adversely affect the price.

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Love | 21:45 | 22.01.2019

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Anastasia | 19:14 | 26.06.2018

Antiviral drug Tiloram. I will share my experience about this drug, maybe it will help someone. Due to my age, I’m probably 54 years old, I have a rather weak immune system and I often, especially in the cold season, get sick with acute respiratory viral infections and acute respiratory infections, of course I was treated with a lot of things, from expensive to more budget ones: Kagocel, Arbidol, Ingoverin and others, some helped quickly, some were not very good, one might say they went away on their own. I constantly change the products so that there is no addiction; any drug helps more effectively if you use it for the first time. Once again, when I was sick, I bought a new drug at the pharmacy; I hadn’t used it before, with an average price category... not very cheap, but not too expensive either. It is produced by our domestic company Ozone. There are only six tablets, medium size, in a small plastic jar that closes tightly with a cotton ball inside. The dosage regimen is not complicated, sometimes you need to take a tablet every 6 hours, but here it’s not... one a day for the first two days and then generally one every two days. I took these tablets according to the instructions, I felt better already on the third day, this is quite fast for my body compared to other similar drugs, but of course there was also a lot of warm drinks and bed rest. The overall impression is that I'm satisfied. As winter and cold weather approaches, I will definitely use tiloram for prevention purposes, I will definitely write back.)

Ira | 12:41 | 18.06.2018

I’m not a fan of taking medications, but during periods of epidemics I take Kagocel and give it to my family! Apparently, it really stimulates the body and immunity to fight the virus and be protected, because in my son’s kindergarten almost the entire group fell ill and at my work every second person sneezed the last time the virus hit. I recommend it in general. Then, when you get sick, you will spend much more health, money and energy. It’s easier to drink for prevention and live healthy.

Ekaterina | 14:42 | 24.12.2017

Just before my vacation, I managed to catch the virus. Mountains and forests awaited me ahead, but in the end I got watery eyes, a sore throat and weakness. I had neither the time nor the desire to go to the doctor, so I decided to rely on the opinion of the pharmacist, who advised me to take Kagocel. I bought it. Came home. I took the first 2 tablets at once and went to bed. The next morning, I felt much better. As a result, I was treated for four days, as the summary suggests. So viruses didn’t manage to ruin my vacation!

Tonya | 16:51 | 19.12.2017

MISS, what were you doing there??? Pills or candy? Marketing department, aren’t you ashamed to write such texts?

Tonya | 16:50 | 19.12.2017

Tatyana, these are different things. Paracetamol is symptomatic - it brings down the temperature. Kagocel stimulates the immune system to fight the virus. acts on the cause, not the consequences.

Tonya | 16:49 | 19.12.2017

MISS, Haha! The antiviral should not remove, but treat or stimulate the body so that it fights the disease itself. You would be better off trying Kagocel than ergoferon, which only relieves symptoms. Drink Kagocel and in 4 days you will be like a cucumber.

Tatiana | 20:58 | 22.11.2017

I read the reviews and I’m shocked...))) How can you compare paracetamol and other antipyretics with Kagocel... People, don’t be stupid already...

MISS | 8:43 | 18.11.2017

Last year I had a viral infection and didn’t receive any special treatment, so then I had a cough all winter. This year I also managed to get sick, I don’t know where I caught it, but I was treated according to my mind, I took ergoferon. So I recovered faster and without complications.

Alisa Muravskaya | 23:51 | 10.11.2017

Kagocel is a very reliable drug in the treatment of all kinds of colds and viral diseases. I treat my entire large family with it as needed. It helps both during illness and as a preventive measure, if you remember to start taking it. Plus it relieves symptoms.

Anastasia | 20:03 | 16.10.2017

The first time I took Kagocel as a therapeutic agent was at the height of the epidemic last winter. I recovered in a matter of days, while my colleagues with exactly the same symptoms spent 10 days on sick leave. And this fall I took kpgocel for preventive purposes. The therapist assures that the method is proven and effective. I have no reason to distrust him.

Nikitina Anna | 20:48 | 07.09.2017

I was overall satisfied. Last winter it happened that everyone got sick and it was Kagocel that helped us recover. Relief came very quickly, the temperature dropped and did not rise again. True, they started taking it with the appearance of the first symptoms, which did not give the virus a chance to run wild.

Anna | 14:10 | 23.08.2017

Kagocel helped us survive the winter without colds. In the spring I missed preventive measures, but God has been merciful until we get sick. Now we are intensively relying on vitamins, vegetables and fruits, while everyone is healthy pah-pah... I won’t risk it for the winter, we’ll start taking it with the whole family. I hope we will winter safely again.

Katerina | 10:30 | 09.08.2017

I started taking Kagocel exactly 5 days ago, when I caught a cold, I had everything - fever, and all the accompanying symptoms of ARVI. And now I haven’t been sick at all, and all because I started taking it with the first symptoms. So my opinion about him is positive.

Lyudmila | 21:12 | 06.07.2017

Previously, I didn’t trust antiviral drugs; I believed that the body itself should cope with the disease. But as it turned out, my conclusions were wrong. My inaction led to me ending up in a hospital bed with bronchitis. It was there that I first learned about Kagocel from the doctor. Since then, with the first symptoms, I always start taking it. It relieves bad symptoms in a couple of days and now there are no complications.

Antonina Kovaleva | 13:00 | 26.06.2017

Despite the fact that the winter this year was fierce and the spring cold and protracted, thanks to Kagocel, I never got sick. Even during epidemics, I managed to survive. Those around me, who were skeptical about my prevention, said that they would carry out the next one with me. And this is further confirmation that the drug is truly effective.

Innochka | 14:29 | 17.06.2017

I'm taking it for the third day. I happened to get sick just before leaving for the seaside. Therefore, I decided to undergo the full program in order to get back to normal faster. I already feel much better. In combination with vitamin C and warm drinks, it works just fine.

Romanova Vika | 12:43 | 18.05.2017

Of all the drugs that I have tried in recent years, last year I settled on Kagocel. Opinions about it vary, I rely solely on my experience. My colds go away much faster with it.

Nina Bondar | 20:54 | 13.05.2017

I have been using Kagocel for several years now and it has never let me down. Well, or rather how I am treated, lately I have been taking it as a prophylactic. Works flawlessly. Even when everyone around me is sick, viruses don’t bother me. That’s why I don’t get sick, and I’m sure I won’t, because Kagocel has already shown itself as a drug that can protect against viral infection.

Natalia | 11:55 | 30.04.2017

This winter we have not been able to avoid viruses. But we were able to quickly deal with them and Kagocel helped us with this. Honestly, we did not expect such effectiveness from the drug; it managed to get rid of bad symptoms in just 4 days. I think if I had not endured the disease on my legs, the result would have been achieved even earlier.

Mira Kuznetsova | 14:42 | 21.04.2017

I am also satisfied with its effect on the body. There are no side effects, it gets you back on your feet in a few days, if you use it in complex treatment, the effect is even better. It’s just that my husband drank only Kagocel, and I also did some procedures at the same time, I felt better earlier than him, but still we had no fever and practically no runny nose.

Vita | 10:59 | 10.04.2017

Many people take Kagocel with the first symptoms, my mother generally only feels a sore throat and immediately takes it out. I don’t do this, because often the illness goes away on its own, without reaching the acute stage, so I drink it after the fact of the illness and it still goes away quickly and easily. And this scheme suits me best.

Irina Chaika | 22:10 | 21.03.2017

Last year we took Kagocel for the first time for prevention. As a result, it’s spring outside, and no one here has gotten sick until now. True, now my daughter has started to snot, but I didn’t give her Kagocel, she’s still little, she won’t be 3 years old until this summer. In general, we were satisfied with the antiviral agent; Kagocel did not disappoint and met all expectations.

Olga | 21:24 | 16.03.2017

Personally, this drug always helps me, in vain some here write that this is a “placebo” effect - nothing like that! You just really need to know the nature of the disease - what kind of infection. After all, this is an antiviral drug and for a bacterial infection - it is not helpful. The doctor recommended it to me - a very good specialist. And, indeed, Kagocel significantly alleviated the symptoms of a cold. And I managed to recover faster than before, when I knew nothing about Kagocel.

Anna | 17:13 | 12.03.2017

I like treatment with Kagocel, I don’t understand why people suffer and get sick for weeks, if you can take it at the very beginning of the disease and endure everything in a mild form, you will recover quickly and without complications. It doesn’t disappear from my home medicine cabinet; it’s in the top ten on my personal list of vital and essential drugs.

Vlad | 3:46 | 26.01.2017

Stop misleading people. ...this concerns the smart people who write nonsense here. Kagocel is not an antipyretic, but an antiviral drug. And a really good one. Paracitamol, Rinza... are antipyretic drugs. These are drugs of different directions. Before you write anything, figure it out first.

Olga | 12:15 | 25.01.2017

I’ve seen Kagocel on pharmacy shelves for a long time, but there was no need to buy it, I didn’t have it until this winter. Before the New Year, I became very ill, my temperature rose sharply, I felt unwell, they called a doctor, he prescribed Kagocel and other medications for symptomatic treatment. Surprisingly, despite such a serious condition, I recovered very quickly; on the fourth day, only a runny nose reminded me of the illness. I wouldn’t want to get sick like that again, but if I’m unlucky, I know what I’ll drink first.

Arefieva Irina | 13:37 | 21.01.2017

For the first time I took Kagocel as an antiviral drug. The general feeling from the reception is very positive. I managed without fever, the runny nose did not turn into sinusitis as usual for 4-5 days. At home I didn’t even lie sick and at least did something, even though I was on sick leave.

Sanya | 17:20 | 13.01.2017

Kovalev is absolutely right, and Natalya is a typical loser (better drink some water). The doctor prescribes something that will earn a small kickback. Continue to further enrich the fat-bellied marketers. I don’t think they have come up with anything better than paracetamol yet.

Galla | 19:58 | 17.12.2016

Previously, I was treated with another antiviral drug, but recently it has become difficult to tolerate, various side effects began to appear (dizziness, nausea, headache), so I switched to Kagocel, this does not happen with it. On the contrary, after 1-2 days I feel much better, and after 3-4 I recover.

Zhanna | 16:00 | 11.11.2016

More than once he helped me not to get sick or to recover in record time. The most effective remedy for acute respiratory viral infections, no matter how much I tried or experimented with other drugs, I still come back to it.

Rosalia Sverdlova | 13:06 | 18.10.2016

For a long time I tried to protect my daughter from taking honey. drugs. Traditional medicine often came to the rescue, but when one day a common cold developed into pneumonia, I realized that I had made a mistake. Now, as soon as I notice the first symptoms of flu or ARVI in a child, I immediately start giving Kagocel and the child’s body easily copes with the illness. With it, viruses are not scary for us.

Antonina | 15:24 | 13.10.2016

I used to think that curing a cold in 3 days was something out of science fiction, but with Kagocel I realized that it is possible. By the way, if you start taking it with the first symptoms, you can do it even faster, in a day or two, without bringing the disease to the acute phase.

Anastasia | 13:44 | 19.09.2016

Kagocel is a good antiviral; at the moment I haven’t taken anything more effective. I have already recommended it to many people and not one has refuted my positive opinion about the drug.

Alla | 15:04 | 25.08.2016

I became acquainted with Kagocel last year, when for no apparent reason my temperature rose, my runny nose began to bother me, plus an annoying sore throat and aching joints forced me to see a doctor for help. The treatment was started on the same day and the next morning I woke up in a more or less normal state. And on the 4th day of treatment, the bad symptoms completely disappeared. Now, when I have a cold, I no longer run to the doctor; as soon as I feel unwell, I go to the pharmacy and buy Kagocel, because I know: only it can help the body overcome the virus.

Shvareva Alla | 21:05 | 27.06.2016

I recommend taking a closer look at the drug Kagocel to all those who really care about their health and the health of their loved ones. It helps to put the body in order literally in a matter of days and at the same time not ruin the body by taking a lot of various not very harmless drugs for both colds and intestinal infections. A pediatrician friend recommended it to me

Nikitina | 20:21 | 06.06.2016

But with the onset of above-zero temperatures, I begin to sniffle, sneezes and coughs become my faithful companions. I can't find the answer to this question. This year I took Kagocel for prevention and you know, spring passed without “surprises”. I’m going to start taking it again so that at least this year I can be like everyone else on vacation, healthy.

Albina | 12:35 | 05.06.2016

Recently I developed a cold and went to the pharmacy to get some medicine. In addition to everything I asked, the pharmacist also offered Kagocel, I had only heard about it, but had never tried it. I started taking it as soon as I got home, I drank according to the instructions, and the next day I felt better. This is the first time this has happened so quickly, so I’m sure it’s thanks to Kagocel. And I generally recovered in 3 days, now this drug will be first on my list next time.

Marina Khromova | 16:38 | 06.05.2016

In winter, I used Kagocel to treat my husband’s flu. I gave it as the doctor ordered, according to the instructions, for 4 days. Within a day he felt better, his eyes stopped watering and he began to sneeze an order of magnitude less, his body no longer “broke.” In short, I relieved the symptoms very quickly. So with Kagocel he was ill for only a few days, instead of two weeks, as we had before.

Inga Savitskaya | 20:05 | 18.04.2016

Our family often uses Kagocel for both prevention and treatment (this is the case when prevention was not carried out for some reason). Helps great. The chances of catching the virus are much lower with it. I don’t want anyone to rate my review as a call to action, I’m just sharing my experience and expressing my opinion about the effectiveness of this drug.

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Country of origin

Russia

Product group

Antiviral drugs

Antiviral and immunomodulatory drug. Interferon synthesis inducer

Release forms

• tablets 12 mg - 10 pcs per pack.

Description of the dosage form

• Tablets are cream to brown, round, biconvex, interspersed

pharmachologic effect

Antiviral drug. Interferon synthesis inducer. The active substance is the sodium salt of a copolymer of (1>4)-6-0-carboxymethyl-beta-D-glucose, (1>4)-beta-D-glucose and (21>24)-2,3,14,15 ,21,24,29,32-octahydroxy-23-(carboxymethoxymethyl)-7,10-dimethyl-4, 13-di(2-propyl)-19,22,26,30,31-pentaoxaheptacyclo dotriaconta-1,3 ,5(28),6,8(27), 9(18),10, 12(17), 13,15-decaene. Causes the formation in the body of so-called late interferon, which is a mixture of alpha and beta interferons with high antiviral activity. Kagocel® causes interferon production in almost all cell populations involved in the body's antiviral response: T- and B-lymphocytes, macrophages, granulocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial cells. When one dose of Kagocel® is taken orally, the interferon titer in the blood serum reaches maximum values ​​after 48 hours. The body's interferon response to the administration of Kagocel® is characterized by prolonged (up to 4-5 days) circulation of interferon in the bloodstream. The dynamics of interferon accumulation in the intestine when taking the drug orally does not coincide with the dynamics of circulating interferon titers. In the blood serum, the content of interferon reaches high values ​​only 48 hours after taking the drug Kagocel®, while in the intestines the maximum production of interferon is observed after 4 hours. The greatest effectiveness in treatment with the drug Kagocel® is achieved when it is prescribed no later than the 4th day from the onset of acute infection. For preventive purposes, the drug can be used at any time, incl. and immediately after contact with an infectious agent.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption and distribution When taken orally, about 20% of the administered dose of the drug enters the general bloodstream. 24 hours after oral administration, the drug accumulates mainly in the liver, and to a lesser extent in the lungs, thymus, spleen, kidneys, and lymph nodes. Low concentrations are observed in adipose tissue, heart, muscles, testes, brain, blood plasma. The low content in the brain is explained by the high molecular weight of the drug, which impedes its penetration through the BBB. In the blood plasma, the drug is found predominantly in bound form: with lipids - 47%, with proteins - 37%. The unbound portion of the drug is about 16%. With repeated daily administration of the drug, Vd fluctuates widely in all organs studied, with especially pronounced accumulation of the drug in the spleen and lymph nodes. Excretion It is excreted mainly through the intestines: 7 days after administration, 88% of the administered dose is excreted from the body, including 90% in feces and 10% in urine. The drug was not detected in exhaled air.

Special conditions

To achieve a therapeutic effect, taking Kagocel® should be started no later than the 4th day from the onset of the disease. Kagocel® combines well with other antiviral drugs, immunomodulators and antibiotics.

Kagocel is one of the few immunomodulator drugs in tablets characterized by powerful activity against viral infection. The effectiveness of the drug is confirmed by the ability of its components to inhibit (suppress) the activity of rotavirus and herpes infections, ARVI and influenza. According to the principle of reaction to the virus, the drug is similar to other drugs - the therapeutic effect is achieved by synthesizing human interferon (endogenous gamma globulin protein) in the blood - an organic antibody with powerful antiviral activity.

The production of antibodies by the human body begins with the cellular activation of lymphocytes, granulocytes, macrophages, fibroblasts and endothelial cells. After taking Kagocel, the maximum cellular concentration of produced immunoglobulin reaches a critical point. By activating enzyme components (protein kinase and adelyl synthetase), gamma globulin inhibits the synthesis (penetration) of protein and RNA of the virus.

In simple terms, being essentially an inducer of an immune response, the medicine literally forces the body to produce a loading dose of antiviral antibodies.

Kagocel has a long duration of active effect, is used at any stage of the disease, is easily excreted from the body (up to 99% of the dose on the 7th day), has no cumulative properties and no side effects.

According to the instructions for use from the manufacturer, Kagocel is an antiviral drug approved by the Russian Ministry of Health as an effective means for the prevention and treatment of ARVI, influenza and herpes. Since 2006, the medicine has been included in government procurement of vital medicines.

For what diseases is Kagocel prescribed?

The drug is prescribed by a doctor for symptoms of viral etiology:

• ARVI;
• ORZ, ;
• diseases of the mucous membranes in the form of grouped blistering rashes ();
• cytomegalovirus infection;

The effectiveness of Kagocel against rotavirus - what is the essence of treatment

Organically persistent (constantly present) rotavirus significantly reduces the immune defense of an infected person. Interferon deficiency is especially noticeable during childhood seasonal morbidity. When the immune response is activated, the elimination (removal) of the virus from the body occurs quickly and, as a result, a rapid recovery occurs.

With the development of rotavirus disease, taking Kagocel provokes a concentration of active immune cells in the intestines within 4 hours after the first tablet. This can significantly reduce the manifestations of intoxication, normalize body temperature, quickly relieve signs of dehydration by stabilizing stool and stimulate the regenerative function of epithelial cells of the intestinal mucosa.

The inclusion of the drug Kagocel in complex treatment for rotavirus significantly reduces the risk of re-infection, which prevents further spread of the infection. The reason for this is the effect of Kagocel on the reproductive function of the viral particle in the body. This fact has been clinically identified and substantiated by leading virologists based on laboratory studies of the interaction of gamma globulin on infection.

Regimen for taking Kagocel tablets for rotavirus in children

• the first two days, one tablet twice a day;
• the next two days, one tablet per day.

For children of the older age category (from 6 years old), it is recommended to take the medicine in the following proportions:

• the first two days, take a tablet three times a day;
• then take a tablet twice a day for two days.

The total number of Kagocel tablets per course of treatment should not exceed 10 pieces per person.

Course therapy significantly speeds up the recovery period, prevents the spread of pathogenic microflora to other organs, and promotes rapid localization of the infectious focus. The effectiveness of treatment of adults with a course of the drug was studied using dynamic indicators and laboratory tests. Based on the data obtained, it was concluded that the general picture of spastic manifestations does not change during the first two days. Against the background of a decrease in respiratory symptoms, a decrease in signs of rhinitis was recorded on the third day, and a decrease in the frequency of diarrhea on the fourth day. At the same time, already on the second day the patient noted an improvement in well-being and the appearance of appetite.

Schemes for the prevention and treatment of viral disease Kagocel in an adult patient

Before we talk about the regimens for taking Kagocel tablets for various diseases, it should be noted that the medicine is intended for oral (internal) use. During treatment, the tablet should not be divided in half, broken into pieces, or peeled off the film shell.

The principle of the drug dosage regimens developed by the manufacturer is aimed at creating a shock immune response. Consecutive dosage reduction provides a long-lasting protective barrier.

If there are no positive results during the first three days of using Kagocel, the doctor may adjust the prescribed course taking into account medical indicators over time.

Table of use of the drug Kagocel (dosage for adults)

In cases of epidemics of a viral disease, it is advisable to carry out preventive measures with the use of the drug in accordance with the presented standards. The course of prophylaxis and treatment with Kagocel should not exceed 3 times 2 days of taking tablets and two 5-day intervals consecutively.

In the active stage of herpes, it is better to use a loading dose of Kagocel - 3 tablets per day for 5 days.

Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not indicate exactly what to take with Kagocel tablet. However, based on general medical practice, medications are usually washed down with plain water, possibly boiled at room temperature. The medicine should not be taken with alcoholic beverages, strong coffee or hot tea.

Dosage regimens for Kagocel for children

The child's body is most vulnerable during the interseasonal weather changes. Most often, children become infected with viruses while constantly being in a certain society - for example, in a kindergarten or school class. For an epidemic to develop, close contact of several people with an infected child is sufficient. The conditions of congestion of children in one room contribute to the rapid spread of the virus. Therefore, it is very important to notice the symptoms in time and take appropriate safety measures.

Kagocel dosage table for children of different age categories

For the purpose of therapeutic therapy, a 4-day course of Kagocel is carried out for children under 6 years of age. Older children (up to 12 years old) use 10 tablets per course.

According to the instructions, the duration of the course for the prevention of viral diseases in children under 6 years of age can be completed in a month, with mandatory observance of 5-day intervals.

Kagocel during pregnancy and breastfeeding – can I take it?

Based on the hypoallergenicity and non-toxicity of the active component, and also taking into account the absence of side effects of the drug, many patients believe that Kagocel can be taken during an interesting situation, both for the purpose of prevention and during illness. Understanding this issue, let us turn to the results of laboratory analytics when studying the effect of the drug on a living organism.

Following the unanimous opinion of leading immunologists, as well as paying attention to the instructions of the drug manufacturer, the drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy. There is a hypothesis about the occurrence of a detrimental effect of the active immunoglobulin on the organic tissue of the fetus. This threatens intrauterine immune failures of the small organism, which can provoke possible complications in the future. These concerns are associated with the ability of the drug Kagocel to penetrate the placental barrier.

The concentration of the drug in breast milk has been confirmed by clinical tests. Such milk is harmful to the child, since it poses a threat of developing immune failures in the fragile body.

Considering the data obtained, the vast majority of doctors recommend that patients refrain from using Kagocel during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If such recommendations cannot be avoided, short-term breast weaning is allowed while taking the course of treatment. In such cases, an interval must be maintained - from the moment you take the first tablet until a week after the end of the course, you cannot feed the baby with breast milk.

Is it possible to combine treatment with Kagocel and alcohol?

Taking medication and alcoholic beverages at the same time is strictly prohibited. Under the influence of ethyl alcohol, when stimulating the produced interferons, complications may arise in the form of severe forms of psychosomatic nervous disorders. With alcohol abuse, these disorders can become irreversible.

Contraindications and side effects of the drug Kagocel

Contraindications when taking the medication include allergic reactions to the medication, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Due to the lack of confirmed information about the effect of the drug on children under 3 years of age (no studies have been conducted), according to the instructions for Kagocel, this category is also included in the contraindications.

Careful adherence to medical prescriptions will minimize the occurrence of side effects from taking the medication.

The appearance of these symptoms is most often associated with individual intolerance to one of the components included in the drug. Such signs of intolerance include atopic rhinitis, muscle weakness, and mild irritability.

For patients with body weight below normal, the drug should be prescribed carefully, individually selecting the daily or course dosage. The necessary correction of treatment should be carried out under constant monitoring of the dynamics of the patient’s condition.

Why does the temperature rise after taking Kagocel?

Kagocel does not contain substances that have a particular effect on the patient’s body temperature during illness. When treating, it should be remembered that the drug is an additional medicine and is in no way capable of dealing with a severe infection alone without prior prevention.

Signs of high temperature indicate the progression of infectious pathology. This means that the patient needs an urgent consultation with a doctor in order to prescribe antibacterial and immunostimulating therapy simultaneously.

The effect of the drug Kagocel on reproductive function

To date, medical luminaries are still arguing about the “piquant” side effect of Kagocel for the stronger half of humanity. Let's figure out why this antiviral drug can be harmful for boys and men.

The fundamental chemical reaction of the drug is based on the substance gossypol. It is a natural polyphenol from a number of enzyme dehydrogenase inhibitors. The organic compound is used in China as an oral contraceptive for men. In addition to antiviral and antimicrobial properties, this antioxidant inhibits the development of male germ cells, which can cause infertility.

According to the manufacturer, Kagocel does not degrade during organic replication, but no supporting studies have been provided. Therefore, it is quite logical to believe that the presence of bound gossypol in the composition of the drug does not exclude the minimal possibility of its accumulation in the body with frequent use of the drug. This fact causes fair concern about the sexual health of boys, especially during the period of formation and maturation of sperm.

Comparison of Kagocel with other antiviral drugs

For some reason, we are convinced that the sooner we start treatment, the faster we will recover. Everything is used, from grandma’s jam and honey to well-known antiviral drugs. Fortunately, the modern selection of pharmacy offers is replete with names. Of course, before choosing a specific medicine, you should consult your doctor. But it won’t hurt to learn a little more information about existing and popular antiviral drugs for general development. We present to you a short overview of Kagocel analogues and their comparison with the original.

Remantadine (price about 70-90 rubles)

When choosing which is better, Kagocel or Remantadine, you need to know about the advantages and disadvantages of each drug.

For example, Remantadine is based on adamantane derivatives, known for their effectiveness against group A viruses in the early stages of treatment. The drug has been produced since 1963. Since today the established modifications of group A viruses resistant to adamantane are relevant, the medicine is considered obsolete.

Kagocel, according to the manufacturer, has a therapeutic effect even at later stages of the disease. In addition, the principle of action of this drug does not allow viruses to develop resistance (resistance), since the molecular cells of interferon absolutely do not care what the “enemy” is - it must be destroyed.

Ingavirin (price up to 450 rubles)

Invagirin's activity is due to synthesized biogenic aminohistamine, which takes part in the body's immune reactions and has a virucidal (disinfecting) effect against adeno and rhinovirus, viruses of groups A, B, and parainfluenza. Ingavirin breaks down the pathogenic virus, preventing its reproduction.

The action of Kagocel is based on a plant component. The drug triggers the natural processes of protective functions to reduce the severity of the disease without preventing infection.

Ergoferon (about 350-370 rubles)

Ergoferon is a drug based on the homeopathic component of human interferon. It has a very mild effect, so it is not suitable for all patients - in practice, cases have been recorded when patients did not feel any improvement at all when taking Ergoferon. The phenomenon is explained by the individual sensitivity of the body to the components of the product. In medicine, it is widely used for the treatment and prevention of a special category of the population - children from 6 months of age, pregnant and lactating mothers.

Compared to Ergoferon, Kagocel has a more powerful effect, so the manufacturer limited the circle of consumers in advance. For pregnant and lactating mothers, as well as children under 3 years of age, the use of Kagocel in the treatment of a viral infection is not permitted.

Oscillococcinum (cost 460 rubles)

The homeopathic remedy Oscillococcinum is based on natural ingredients - extract of the liver and heart of Barbary ducks. The drug is taken exclusively as prescribed by a doctor for no more than 2-3 days. When used for preventive purposes, you need to drink a much smaller dose than Kagocel (once a week).

A significant difference between the two drugs is that the therapeutic effect of prophylaxis with Kagocel is longer than with Oscillococcinum.

Cycloferon (cost up to 300 rubles)

Both drugs perfectly restore cellular immunity and inhibit the development of viral pathology. Despite the content of another active component in Cycloferon (meglumine acridone acetate), the effects of medications on the body are identical.

The disadvantages of Cycloferon are the existence of serious side effects - the drug should not be taken by allergy sufferers, children under 4 years of age and people with erosive pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. When treated with Cycloferon, a longer period is required until complete recovery - the drug acts slowly and is quickly eliminated from the body.

Amiksin (price up to 900 rubles)

This is a more expensive analogue of Kagocel based on tilorone. It has a wide range of effects, as it is widely used in the treatment of tuberculosis, encephalomyelitis and viral hepatitis A, B, C. It is known for its properties to enhance the formation of all types of interferon, participates in protein synthesis and inhibits the reproduction of the virus. Very easy to use - one tablet is enough for prevention at any time of the day. The concentration of the active substance Amiksin in the patient’s blood is achieved within 12 hours (compared to Kagocel, the peak accumulation is no earlier than after 2 days).

A significant difference between the drugs is the age limit of the consumer. Amiksin should not be taken by children under 7 years of age, while Kagocel can be taken by children from 3 years of age.

The cost of the drug Amiksin justifies its rapid effectiveness, widespread use and accelerated onset of therapeutic effect on the infection.

The combination of Kagocel in combination with other antiviral drugs

The high level of interaction between Kagocel and other antiviral drugs makes it possible to use the drug in complex courses of drug therapy. Against the background of the general impact, the elimination of viral symptoms occurs faster, which significantly reduces the risk of severe consequences.

It is important to know that complex use of antiviral drugs is advisable in the first days of prescribing therapy.

Arbidol

Both drugs are equally effective against viruses. A distinctive feature of Arbidol is its active ingredient – ​​umifenovir. The component stimulates the formation of immunoglobulin in the human body much more effectively, so the medicine is ideal for treating an existing infection. The action of Kagocel is more aimed at preventing the disease, so the drug is excellent during an epidemic period.

The complex of treatment with both drugs is effective when Arbidol is used in the early stages of the disease, and Kagocel in later stages.

Viferon

Viferon is a ready-made interferon isolated in the laboratory from humans. Synthetic Kagocel has the ability to enhance immune production while taking immunostimulating agents (additive effect). Since there are no contraindications for the use of Viferon and Kagocel, both medications work well together.

Antibiotics

In combination with antibiotics, Kagocel plays an important role. Under the influence of an antibiotic, the drug suppresses the development of pathogenic viruses, stimulating the body's response. At the same time, against the background of a plant inhibitor, the antibiotic destroys the weakened viral bacterium.

Treatment with Kagocel in tandem with antibiotics is prescribed by a doctor if there is a suspicion of the development of factors complicating the viral disease.

Ingavirin

Despite the fact that both drugs have sufficient antiviral properties, it is not recommended to use them simultaneously, since Ignavirin has a number of contraindications when interacting with other antiviral drugs.

Acyclovir

Medical studies have proven the high effectiveness of Kagocel when combined with Acyclovir - herpes manifestations in the observed patients disappeared on the third day from the onset of the disease. Patients noted a significant improvement in their condition, a decrease in pain, itching and burning in the area of ​​the blisters.

It is perfectly compatible with Kagocel due to its pronounced antitumor and anti-inflammatory effect. Since cycloferon has minor contraindications - the drug should be taken with caution by patients with liver and gastrointestinal disorders; before the course of treatment, you must consult a doctor to determine whether this compatibility is harmless to your body.

Antigrippin

The action of Antigripin is based on the components of the drug - homeopathic substances of plant and mineral origin. This property works more as an advance – it reduces the tendency to infection by increasing the body’s immune resistance.

The main advantage of Antigrippin is its mild effect on the body and the complete absence of contraindications. In addition, the medicine is much cheaper than Kagocel and is approved for use in the treatment of children after one year.

Since the drug has a slow cycle of action, it is advisable to use a homeopathic remedy in combination with a stronger medicine, for example, Kagocel.

Not everyone can afford to fork out for an expensive remedy for the flu or herpes. Cheap analogues are good, but as statistics show, the effects of drugs differ significantly from each other. In order not to make a mistake in choosing pharmacological proposals, do not be lazy to once again ask your therapist about substitutes for expensive drugs. Kagocel is one of the high-quality analogues at a relatively inexpensive price. The effectiveness of this product has been proven by time and positive reviews from patients.