Ergoferon is a drug from the group of immunomodulators. It is prescribed to adults and children for the treatment and prevention of viral diseases. An overdose of Ergoferon is not life-threatening, since the drug is non-toxic . When consuming large doses, disturbances in the body are observed in the digestive system.
When the drug is contraindicated
Before starting treatment, parents should carefully study the instructions on the package insert and calculate the dosage regimen. Ergoferon should not be given to children suffering from intolerance to the auxiliary (lactose, maltitol syrup, tribasic carboxylic acid) or the main (purified antibodies) elements of the drug. The consequences of improper medication use are expressed in the form of disturbances in the functioning of internal organs.
You should avoid taking the medicine if you have an intolerance to fruit sugar, which was inherited from the parents to the child.
Absolute contraindications:
- pathologies accompanied by abnormal metabolism (hereditary);
- age less than three years;
- diabetes mellitus (for oral solution).
Attention! If a woman is forced to take the drug in the first few months after giving birth, she needs to temporarily stop breastfeeding.
Analogs
Similar in medicinal effect are:
- "Aktipol";
- "Anaferon";
- "Arbidol";
- "Arpetolide";
- "Bactisporin";
- "Broncho-munal";
- "Wobenzym";
- "Gepon";
- "Groprinosin";
- "Derinat";
- "Imiquidon";
- "Immunomax";
- "Imunofan";
- "Lykopid";
- "Myelopid";
- "Panagen";
- "Rhinital";
- "Tactivin";
- "Timalin";
- "Helixor";
- "Erbisol";
- "Echinokor".
Causes of poisoning
Characteristic symptoms of overdose occur when the therapeutic norm is exceeded by 2–3 times. Stimulants that can have anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects accelerate the process of forming the body’s correct immune response to external pathogens.
Antibodies present in the composition of the drug, when they enter the digestive tract, quickly penetrate into the systemic bloodstream. Ergoferon in small quantities provides stimulation of the body's defenses. An increase in the daily norm is fraught with a weakening of the humoral response.
The action of Ergoferon and the main indications for its use
The drug has two directions of action. The first is the stimulation of receptors for interferon, a protein that is produced by the human body in response to the penetration of viruses. Thanks to interferon, cells resist infection and prevent it from infecting themselves. The second effect is stimulation of histamine receptors, a regulator of all physiological processes in the body. Therefore, Ergoferon significantly increases immunity and resistance to various allergens .
The immunomodulatory effect of Ergoferon makes the immune system more active, increases the body's resistance, and protects against infectious factors.
The antihistamine effect of the drug – fights allergy symptoms, eliminates symptoms of colds, and is actively used in the complex of symptomatic therapy.
The anti-inflammatory effect of Ergoferon - relieves the inflammatory process, helps lower body temperature, eliminates pain symptoms of varying severity.
Due to its composition, the drug has an antiviral effect.
For what conditions is Ergoferon prescribed:
- ARVI, influenza type A and B;
- adenovirus and herpes infection;
- infectious mononucleosis, chickenpox;
- herpes, including genital;
- intestinal infections caused by viruses;
- meningitis (enteroviral and meningococcal);
- tick-borne encephalitis;
- fever due to renal pathology.
As part of complex therapy, Ergoferon is prescribed to prevent complications caused by bacteria and superinfection.
Since the drug enhances the effect of the vaccine, it is prescribed for the prevention of the following diseases in children:
- influenza, adenovirus, herpes;
- whooping cough;
- acute intestinal infections.
Signs of an overdose of Ergoferon
The first signs of drug poisoning include malaise, vaguely reminiscent of a complex of symptoms of colds. The patient develops chills and attacks of nausea. In the absence of rehabilitation measures, uncontrolled vomiting begins, and the patient’s general condition rapidly deteriorates.
After taking the pills, the development of dyspeptic disorders is observed. The patient feels pain in the epigastric region (epigastric region). Digestion becomes slow. The pain in the stomach becomes spasmodic in nature. After eating a small amount of food, you feel full.
Timely first aid allows you to cleanse the body without visiting the hospital. If the baby’s well-being has not improved, you should immediately take him to the nearest medical facility, where specialists will determine the exact cause of the poisoning and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Attention! Ergoferon does not have a specific antidote. To prevent seizures, parents should closely monitor the child's well-being. Before starting treatment, you need to test for an allergic reaction - give the baby a small dose of the drug and monitor his condition.
Experts' opinion
It should be noted that this immunomodulator is not always suitable for all patients. Many patients refused to continue taking it due to its lack of effectiveness. Those patients who have experienced positive results after taking it do not report any side effects.
Before using Ergoferon, you should consult with your doctor, since among the auxiliary components of the drug there is a substance such as lactose.
Therefore, this remedy is not recommended for use by those people who have problems with lactase metabolism in the body. Maria: “Although both the doctors and the instructions say that the drug is well tolerated, I have only one negative from taking it.
As for me specifically, after taking 3-4 tablets, my blood pressure began to drop rapidly. But this drug caused a skin rash in the child. I don’t use Ergoferon anymore.” Roman: “I didn’t feel the effectiveness of the drug; I took it as a prophylactic when my wife was sick, and I was afraid of catching an infection. However, after taking it, I had such negative consequences as a skin rash.”
Ekaterina: “Although the drug turned out to be good for me: it brought down my temperature, and in 2-3 days my runny nose and headache went away. However, now I am worried about vomiting and diarrhea. I can’t eat anything normally – I feel nauseous all the time. I associate these symptoms with taking Ergoferon.”
Diagnosis of intoxication
An accurate diagnosis is made by a pediatrician. People who do not have the appropriate education are prohibited from choosing treatment on their own. After hospitalization, the doctor examines the baby and collects anamnesis. Parents should report the last time they took the medication and the amount. It is necessary to describe in detail the symptoms that the child experienced after using the drug (vomiting, nausea, diarrhea), and list the foods that the child consumed during the day. After the examination, the pediatrician prescribes a series of clinical studies to determine the extent of damage to the digestive organs and other internal systems.
Palpation of the child's abdomen
The following examination will help your doctor make a diagnosis:
- Respiratory organs. The rhythm and depth of inhalations and exhalations becomes uneven. In case of an overdose of Ergoferon, the child experiences intermittent breathing.
- Organs of vision. Much depends on the color of the mucous membrane. The appearance of jaundice may indicate liver damage or a rapid decrease in the number of red blood cells. The pediatrician should check the patient's response to light.
- Organs of the digestive tract. The child is placed on his back and the abdomen is gently palpated. The baby must report where the pain appears when palpated (stomach, pancreas, intestines).
If necessary, feces, urine and blood are taken from the baby for a detailed analysis. The diagnosis is refuted or confirmed after receiving the results.
Price
The average cost of a product in Russia is about 290 rubles. The average price in Ukraine will be about 112 hryvnia.
Let's present a brief summary of the drug "Ergoferon":
- Antiviral and immunomodulatory drug;
- It is used for the prevention and treatment of diseases of a viral and bacterial nature (influenza, ARVI);
- It is based on human interferon antibodies;
- Available in tablet form;
- It has virtually no contraindications or side effects;
- Can be used in pregnant women, but with prior consultation with a doctor.
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First aid
First aid for drug poisoning consists of timely gastric lavage and taking enterosorbents. If negative phenomena occur, you need to induce vomiting.
Children of senior school age need to be explained how to properly press on the root of the tongue. If vomiting does not appear, prepare a weak solution of potassium permanganate (potassium permanganate). To do this, pour 1.5–2 liters of warm water into a container and add crystals to it. The liquid should turn pale pink.
The child must drink at least 1 liter of solution. After cleansing the stomach, the patient should be given any enterosorbent that will speed up the elimination of toxins. For these purposes, activated carbon (white or black) is used. The therapeutic dose is calculated based on body weight - the child must be weighed first.
Attention! In case of poisoning, give 1 tablet of activated carbon per 10 kg of weight. If the child has lost consciousness, gastric lavage is prohibited. The baby may choke on vomit.
Release form and composition
Ergoferon is a medicine that has different dosage forms, a solution used for oral administration, and also tablets.
Each dragee contains the following components:
- antibodies to human interferon gamma;
- antibodies to CD4 type receptors;
- antibodies to histamine.
All these components contain a dose of 0.006 g, they have undergone an affinity purification procedure. In addition, the tablets contain auxiliary components that are responsible for ensuring their safety. These are cellulose, magnesium stearate and lactose monohydrate.
Ergoferon solution is used for oral administration; it is a liquid without a characteristic odor or color. 100 ml of this product contains the same components, with a dosage of 0.12 mg. Here you can also find auxiliary components in the form of potassium sorbate, maltitol, purified water, anhydrous citric acid and glycerol.
Each tablet-shaped blister contains 20 tablets; a pack can contain from 1 to 5 such plates. The solution is in a glass bottle with a volume of 100 ml, packed in a cardboard box.
Treatment methods
Mint decoction
The method of treatment is selected by the doctor after assessing the general condition of the patient and the severity of the symptoms of poisoning. If first aid was provided on time, after the measures taken the child’s condition returned to normal, hospitalization is not necessary. In this case, the baby is shown a gentle diet that helps restore digestive processes.
Drug therapy should include drugs that can relieve the manifestations of dyspepsia. The use of traditional medicine is allowed. In case of poisoning, children can be given decoctions based on St. John's wort, mallow flowers, chamomile and yarrow. Elecampane will help get rid of toxins that have entered the blood. Mint infusions relieve vomiting and nausea.
Contraindications for use
It is prohibited to prescribe the drug:
- Patients who have impaired metabolic processes in the transformation of galactose into glucose;
- Patients who have lactose intolerance (a condition where the gastrointestinal tract cannot break down incoming lactose);
- Children whose age is less than six months;
- Persons who have hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
- Persons who have glucose intolerance.
