Lovemax for children: instructions for use

Antibacterial drugs are used in the treatment of bacterial infections, but if viruses caused the disease, they will not help. In such a situation, doctors prescribe drugs that can act on viruses, destroy them or prevent their reproduction.

Drugs acting on the immune system are also in demand, as a result of which antibodies and interferons are more actively produced in the patient’s body. One of the medicines that affect both viruses and immunity is Lavomax. Is it possible to give it to children and what if necessary can be replaced in the treatment of a child?

Lavomax is produced only in one form - in the form of round tablets packed in blisters of 3, 4, 6 or 10 pieces. One box contains from 3 to 20 tablets. They are covered with a yellow-orange shell that protects the ingredients of the tablet core from dissolving in the stomach. Syrup, capsules, suspension or injection form of such a drug does not exist.

The therapeutic effect of Lavamax provides tilaran in the form of dihydrochloride. This compound is presented in each tablet at a dose of 125 mg. Additionally, the drug includes sucrose, povidone, silicon dioxide, beeswax and other ingredients. To clarify their presence is important if the patient is allergic to any auxiliary components of the tablets.

After entering the bloodstream, tilaran binds to proteins and is transported throughout the body, stimulating intestinal, liver and blood cells (granulocytes, lymphocytes). The result of this action is the active synthesis of interferons. In addition, the drug acts on the bone marrow stem cells, restores the normal ratio of T-cells and activates the formation of antibodies.

Tilorone is active against hepatoviruses, influenza viruses, cytomegaloviruses and many other pathogens. In addition, the drug has anti-inflammatory, radioprotective and antitumor effects.

The drug is used:

• In the treatment of viral hepatitis B, C and A. The medicine is in demand both in the acute form and in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C and B.
• When infected with herpes, for example, with herpes sore throat, herpes on the lips, affection of the genital organs or shingles.
• When cytomegalovirus infection.
• In the treatment and prevention of influenza.
• When viral encephalomyelitis.

In the annotation to the drug noted that Lavomax is not appointed until 18 years. This is due to the high dosage of tilorone in one tablet - children over 7 years old can be given such an active compound only at a dose of 60 mg per day, and it is not recommended to divide the tablet.

In exceptional cases, the drug is prescribed to adolescents from 14 years. In this case, doctors use an adult treatment regimen.

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Lovemax is not used if the patient has Tilorone intolerance.Since the composition of the drug includes sucrose, the drug is not prescribed to people with a deficiency of sucrose or other disorders of carbohydrate metabolism.

In some patients, Lavomax causes an allergic reaction. Also, with these pills, symptoms of dyspepsia may appear, such as bloating or nausea. Occasionally, medication becomes the cause of chills, which soon passes.

It is recommended to take a pill after a meal, swallowing it and washing it down with a small amount of water. It is impossible to break open or grind the drug in any other way.

The treatment regimen depends on the diagnosis. For example, if a patient has severe flu, he is prescribed 1 tablet of Lavomax per day. The drug is taken on the first and second day of the disease, and then begin to drink every other day. Total course of therapy for influenza includes 6 tablets.

In viral hepatitis A, the scheme is the same, but the patient should take 10 tablets. When infected with herpes or cytomegalovirus, the drug is also taken on a tablet for the first two days, and then - every other day, taking only 20 tablets of Lavomax. If the medication is prescribed to prevent influenza infection, it is taken once a week for 4 weeks (4 tablets in total).

It is not required to take a prescription from a doctor to buy Lavomax at a pharmacy, but it is unacceptable to give children such a tool without consulting a pediatrician, infectious diseases specialist or other specialist. The average price of 6 tablets is 470 rubles, and a pack of 10 pieces costs from 770 to 910 rubles.

For storage Lavomax need a dry place where the sun does not fall. It is important that in such a place the children are not able to get the drug. In addition, the storage temperature should not exceed 25 degrees Celsius. Shelf life of tablets is 2 years.

If you need to prescribe tilorone-based medication for treating a child under the age of 14, Amiksin is prescribed instead of Lavamax. These tablets are available in a dosage of 60 mg, so they are allowed for children from 7 years of age. They are sold by prescription and prescribed for children with ARVI, herpes, viral hepatitis, influenza or other viral infections.

Reviews on the use of Amixin in childhood are different. Among them there are quite a few positive ones in which parents note a rather rapid effect of the drug in case of severe flu and ARVI. However, there are also negative reviews: there are complaints about the lack of therapeutic action, and side effects.

They express discontent because of the relatively high price of tablets, which is why the medicine is replaced with the domestic drug Tiloron. It is also available in tablets of 60 mg and can be used for viral diseases instead of Amixin. Other preparations of tilorone (Tiloram, Tilaxin) are represented by tablets of 125 mg of the active ingredient, therefore, like Lavomax, they are not prescribed until 18 years of age.

Also note that another antiviral medication can be used instead of Lavomax and Amixin, for example, tablets Kagocel (allowed from 3 years), syrup Orvirem (used in children older than a year) or suspension Arbidol (appointed from the age of 3).

However, such an analogue should be selected only with a specialist, because each of these and other antiviral drugs has its limitations and features of use. It is not recommended to give them to the child without the consent of the pediatrician.