Antiviral drugs for children 7 years

Seven-year-old children are already quite experienced “fighters” against viral infections. Most of the babies had been ill with this age more than once or twice, and therefore their immunity is well aware of what they are dealing with, and he, believe me, has his own plan to eliminate the harmful viruses from the flu or ARVI. However, there are situations in which our seven-year-olds require medical assistance. Then the whole question arises before the parents - what antiviral agent should be chosen for their child?

Antivirals are intended for the treatment of viral infections. The common cold is not included in this category, because it is caused by hypothermia of the body, not a virus. Such drugs are created for other diagnoses - ARVI, flu, rotavirus, enterovirus infection, herpes, measles, chickenpox.

Antiviral medications act differently. Some drugs block the ability of the virus to multiply, others - stimulate our immunity to fight the invasion, others contain interferon - a protein that is produced by the immune response. Stand apart are homeopathic remedies against viruses.

Concerning the effectiveness of antiviral drugs in a professional medical environment, discussions are ongoing. The fact is that clinically the effect of the use of most drugs from viruses has not been proven. Manufacturers donate a lot of money to advertise tablets and drops, but for some reason they don’t sponsor independent research on their product. The vast majority of drugs tested by the manufacturer or subsidiaries, and therefore experts put the results of such tests in great doubt.

Many parents prefer homeopathic remedies for viruses.. At first glance, they really have a lot of advantages. For example, there are no side effects and toxicity. However, the effectiveness of such drugs is not studied at all, since the doses of substances in homeopathic pills are negligible so that they can be isolated and researched in the laboratory. Many doctors, adherents of the traditional medical school, believe that the effect of homeopathic remedies is based on the so-called placebo effect.

There are such parents, and, unfortunately, there are quite a few of them, who, with every cold and sneeze, strive to quickly give their child “something from viruses”. This is a big mistake.. The efficacy of antiviral drugs has not been proven, however, it has been absolutely established that it is these drugs that can cause a person's immune "disability". In other words, drugs make the immune system more “lazy”, its ability to cope with threats independently, significantly decreases.

In order for your baby to not happen this, you need to know that antiviral drugs do not need to be given to a child more than twice a year. Dr. Yevgeny Komarovsky, a recognized authority among parents, argues that the child should not be given antiviral pills and syrups. He is sure that the immunity of the crumbs should be trained, and such drugs only prevent the little man from growing up healthy and strong.

But actually the cycle of Dr. Komarovsky’s transfer, where he will tell his parents about antiviral drugs.

Still, there are certain situations in which most pediatricians recommend taking medicines for viruses.

• If a child has flu or ARVI it is difficult, with a temperature above 38.5-3.0 degrees, which does not decrease.
• If a child has signs of intoxication of the body against the background of a strong viral infection (for chickenpox, influenza or measles).
• For the prevention of viral respiratory infections, if the baby has weak immunity, and there are already infected people in its environment.

It’s not worth making the decision to start giving antiviral drugs to your child. This should be done by a doctor, although such drugs are sold at any pharmacy without a prescription. Take the time, and instead of running to the pharmacy for pills, it’s better to call the doctor at home, show the child, perhaps your child, no syrups and drops are needed at all.

Manufacturers of all antiviral medications emphasize that the greatest effect of the use of their drugs occurs only when they start taking in the first hours after the onset of symptoms of a viral infection. If more than 36 hours have passed since the onset of the disease, there is no point in taking medications in this segment.

Anti-virus drugs are available in a wide variety of pharmacological forms. This and candles, and drops, and syrups, and pills, and more. For children 7 years old it is possible to use drugs in the form of rectal suppositories, in syrups and suspensions, and you can buy powders, of which the syrup or suspension is easy to prepare at home.

Seven-year-olds, unlike their younger companions in misfortune, can be given solid forms of drugs - pills. But capsules at this age can not be taken. They are intended for teenagers over 12 years old.

At prices, antiviral drugs are quite different from each other. The fact is that there are original drugs, and there are so-called generics (cheaper analogues). With regard to drugs for viruses, it is quite true that price does not affect quality. Equal effects can have drugs for 1000 rubles, and their analogues for 100 rubles.

• «Orvirem»;
• "Anaferon";
• «Derinat»;
• «Tamiflu»;
• Interferon;
• "Otsillokocinum";

• «Kagocel»;
• "Viferon";
• Algirem;
• "Tsitovir 3";
• «Ingavirin 90»;
• «Amiksin»;

• "Arbidol";
• Loveoms;
• "Oxolinic ointment";
• Ridostin;
• «Engystol»;
• "Immunoflazid";

• "Imupret";
• «Rimantadine»;
• Laferobion;
• «Influcid».

Reviews of anti-virus drugs are very diverse. Someone helps homeopathic pills, someone in awe of the means containing interferon.

However, moms and dads who intend to choose a drug for their seven-year-olds, based on the opinions and experiences of other parents, should be thoughtful. After all, all children have different immunity, and the same drug for two children will act differently.

Another side of this medal for parental patience and valor - reviews on the forums moms. It is no secret that they are often “paid for,” and there are people who, for every complimentary review of a particular drug, receive a reward, in practice they have no idea what they are so convincingly advertising. Keep this in mind and do not make hasty conclusions.

• With a viral infection, even with its minor manifestations, provide the child with bed rest, air the roomwhere is sick, do not wrap the child.
• Watch for air humidity. If there is no special appliance in the house that moistens it, hang wet towels or sheets on a string.
• Let your baby drink more. To find out the need of your child in the liquid, divide its weight by 30. The resulting figure will be the desired amount in liters. It is better if the child will drink tea than more antiviral drugs.
• Do not go with the sick child to the clinic, thereby contributing to the spread of the virus (most viruses "diverge" by airborne droplets). Feel free to call the doctor at home.
• Remember the folk remedies for flu and ARVI. Seven-year-old children are quite large so that they can be persuaded to eat garlic or onions, they can easily eat even sour currants with sugar, viburnum, and citrus fruits. They have less risk of development allergies on honey. Nature has created many natural plant "drugs" that can help your son or daughter to overcome the disease. without the use of pharmaceutical pills and mixtures and harden their immunity.

We offer to see an interesting video on how to protect children from viruses with the help of folk remedies.