How hard is it for mom when her baby suddenlyfalls ill! The only way out is to start treatment on time and correctly. But by what means? The doctor will prescribe the treatment and tell you how to take the medicine. Today, Ocillococcinum is often prescribed for children who have taken up a virus. What is this tool and how much does it cost? We learn in this article.
Oscilococcinum - description of the preparation
This tool is produced in France.Pharmacological form of the drug - tablets, which have a sweetish taste and are intended for resorption. Composition: extract of barberry duck, sucrose, lactose and other auxiliary elements.
Take Ocilococcinum followstwenty minutes before or after food, after one hour. In addition to individual intolerance, this drug has no contraindications and is considered safe. Only in rare cases, hypersensitive people may develop a weak allergic reaction.
Indications for use
Ozillococcinum for children and adults is prescribed for acute infections of the upper
How to use
The dosage depends on which stagedisease is the patient. In fact, this drug is effective at any stage of the disease, if the dosage is correctly calculated and strictly observed by the sick person.
The preparation "Oscilococcinum" for children can be given by dissolving it in water, either from a spoon or through a bottle - it depends on the age of the child.
If there are all the symptoms of catarrhdisease or flu, should take 2 doses of the drug per day (1 morning and 1 evening) for three days. Of course, its effectiveness is highest at the initial stage of the disease, so the earlier a person becomes ill, the sooner the drug is taken, the greater the likelihood of his soon recovery. For the purpose of prevention during periods of the epidemic, it is worth taking Ozillococcinum to children and adults, also on a single dose, only once a week.
- The most effective will be the admission in the initial stages of the disease, that is, with the first symptoms, and also for the prevention;
- does not interfere with the work of taste buds;
- if within 24 hours after the beginning of taking the drug the symptoms of the disease continue to increase, then you should consult a doctor.
Means "Oscilococcinum" - cost
The price of this drug is practically the same as the cost of other antiviral drugs. It varies between 170 and 270 rubles (depending on the region of residence).
The drug is suitable for five years after the date of manufacture. Features of storage: at a temperature mode from 15 to 25 degrees in a dry place. The product is dispensed without a prescription.
