Rimantadine for children: instructions for use

If during the cold season there are often colds due to hypothermia, then the off-season, that is, the end of winter and the beginning of spring, is usually characterized by a surge in the activity of influenza viruses. Timely vaccination helps protect against the disease. But regardless of whether the child has a flu vaccine or not, Rimantadine, effectively acting against groups A and B, can provide additional protection.

"Rimantadine" is available in the form of yellow tablets of 50 mg in blisters of 10 pieces. Pharmacies sell packs of 10.20, 30, 40, and 50 tablets. Therefore, you can choose the required amount of the drug, depending on whether they take one person or the whole family.

The drug is also available under the brand name "Rimantadine actitab."

The active component of "Rimantadine" is Rimantadine hydrochloride. This substance possessing antiviral properties was first obtained in the middle of the last century. Thanks to the many years of practice in antiviral therapy, "Rimantadine" is a well-proven drug, which has studied the scope, mechanism of action on viruses, possible side effects, which guarantees its effectiveness and safety.

Additionally, each tablet contains auxiliary components. This is corn starch, which gives the tablets color and has binding properties, emulsifiers magnesium stearate and anhydrous form of silicon dioxide - food additives, lactose monohydrate - natural sugar contained in milk.

The effect of Rimantadine on viruses is based on the ability to suppress their reproduction, as well as block the synthesis of proteins, without which the virus dies. If the virus enters the body and "meets" with "Rimantadinom", it loses the ability to reproduce itself, and he dies without the necessary proteins. In addition, the drug itself is absorbed rather slowly, which ensures its long-lasting (within a few hours) action.

Clinical trials and the practice of using Rimantadine revealed its ability to affect influenza viruses of groups A and B, as well as tick-borne encephalitis virus, so the drug is prescribed for the treatment and prevention of influenza.

For example, «Rimantadine»Recommend giving to children who attend school or kindergarten during epidemics of influenza. With a large accumulation of children, the probability of a viral infection is high, moreover, in children's groups, they spread very quickly. Also, if an excess of the threshold for the incidence of influenza has been declared in the village, and children often travel by public transport, it is better to give them Remantadin. Often at this time it is applied before visiting crowded events.

Even if the child has been vaccinated against influenza, the drug will help the body cope with the virus faster and move the disease in a milder form. And it is all the more necessary to start a prophylactic administration of the drug, if the child has not been vaccinated in time for any reason, for example, in connection with a medical illness illness.

Another indication for the use of "Rimantadine" in children is tick-borne encephalitis. This disease is named for a carrier - a tick that lives in forests, fields, and also city parks, squares throughout almost the entire territory of Russia.

An immunoglobulin can be administered to the child and the "Rimantadine" is prescribed. Even if the tick-borne encephalitis test is negative, ticks provoke other diseases, including Lyme disease, and taking "Rimantadine" will help strengthen the child's immune system.

Assign "Rimantadin" children over 7 years. At an earlier age, the use of the drug for the treatment of children is possible only by prescription.

The drug should not be used if the child has an individual intolerance or sensitivity to the main component or excipients that are part of it. For example, lactose intolerance is quite common, which is contained in milk and all its derivatives.

Since the liver and kidneys are involved in the removal of the drug, it is not recommended to be used for any diseases of these organs - acute or chronic. You can not treat "Rimantadinom" child who has thyroid hormones in the blood above the norm.

When taking the drug in a child may experience side effects. Instructions for use warns of the possible appearance of gastrointestinal disorders, loss of appetite. The child may complain of difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching. A side effect can also be poor sleep, headaches, general fatigue and poor state of health.

If a child complains of one of these symptoms, parents should stop taking Rimantadine and consult a doctor, who will prescribe adequate symptomatic treatment.

Caution is prescribed "Rimantadine" with elevated pressure, epilepsy.

The method of administration and dosage of the drug depend on the purpose of treatment. So, if “Rimantadin” is given to a child for the prevention of influenza, it is recommended to take one tablet of the drug per month.

If the child is already sick and there is suspicion of the flu, children from 7 to 10 years old are given one tablet twice a day, children under 14 years old - one tablet three times a day.

Adults over 14 years old take adult dosages: up to six tablets on the first day after the onset of the disease, twice two tablets on the second and third days of the disease, two tablets once a day on the following days.

The total duration of the course of treatment should not exceed 5 days. If one of the methods is missed for any reason, then it is not necessary to increase the dosage at the next dose.

During the first two days after the tick bite, children begin to give two tablets twice a day for 3-5 days.

In the medical literature, cases of overdose "Rimantadine" are not found. However, overdose of drugs with similar therapeutic effects usually led to disorders of the central nervous system and cardiac rhythm disorders.

"Rimantadine" is able to interact with a wide range of other drugs. This must be considered when using medication to treat children. So, If the flu is treated with a syrup or tablets containing paracetamol or aspirin, then the effectiveness of rimantadine is reduced.

In addition, the interaction with such drugs, including heartburn, can form extremely harmful substances for the body. One of these drugs - "Zimetilin" leads to the fact that "Rimantadine" is worse excreted from the body.

«Rimantadine»Dispensed in pharmacies without a prescription. At home, the medicine should be stored in a dry, dark place at room temperature. Shelf life does not exceed 5 years. The medicine must not be available for children.

"Rimantadine" effectively works in the treatment and prevention of influenza in children. This is evidenced by the numerous reviews of parents who consider it effective and fast.

The price of "Rimantadina" in pharmacies starts from 50 rubles. Moreover, one of the thematic sites provides feedback on the use of Rimantadine for treating a child with rotavirus, with diarrhea stopped after the first pill.

Analogues of "Rimantadine" and "Rimantadine-actitab" are drugs «Orvirem"," Polyrem "," Algirem "based on the same active component. Some of these drugs are available in the form of a syrup.

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