Let's figure out how to take care of children during the season of infectious diseases and not harm them with your care - especially when they have prescribed a lot of pills.
Flu and ARVI in a child are already a reason to get nervous and lose sleep, in the case of the little ones. Of course, medications are necessary and useful, but don’t forget about the side effects. Still, a child’s body often reacts more sharply to pills than an adult. You shouldn’t refuse treatment, but minimizing side effects is possible and necessary.
Is it possible to reduce the harm of drugs?
All seasonal diseases, including the most harmless ones, can attack the immune system. So, when a child stops chasing around the apartment and making TikToks during illness, this is normal.
If doctors have prescribed a lot of pills, it is worth remembering that medications can often put a heavy burden on the body and harm the intestinal microflora. This is a necessary “evil”, but it can be fought.
To minimize the harm from medications, it is better to take antibiotics and Polysorb together.
Enterosorbent Polysorb has a pronounced detoxifying effect and is safe for children from the first days of life. The drug binds and removes from the body all kinds of toxins that are dangerous to the baby’s health: waste products and decay of viruses and bacteria, as well as the metabolism of drugs. Polysorb should be taken one hour before meals and medications. This way, the sorbent will collect decay products of pathogenic organisms and reduce the toxic effects of medications, but will not affect the effectiveness of the prescribed tablets.
HSV and HPV: similarities and differences
First of all, it is important to understand that the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and the human papillomavirus (HPV), which provoke herpes and human papillomavirus infections, respectively, are fundamentally different from each other.
"Galavit" for herpes virus infection helps:
- Pronounced elimination of viruses from the body
- Increasing the effectiveness of antiviral therapy
- Reducing the period of rashes and accelerating regeneration processes
- Increased duration of remission
In adults and adolescents over 12 years of age in complex therapy:
Suppositories
- 5 days, 1 suppository, then one every other day. Course - 2 packs of suppositories.
Sublingual tablets
— 10 days, 1 tablet 4 times a day. Then continue taking it every other day for 10 days, 4 tablets per day.
THERE ARE CONTRAINDICATIONS. YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH A SPECIALIST.
HSV
Genital herpes is associated with infection with HSV type 1 or 2. According to statistics, the disease affects about 12% of the population [1]. Once it has penetrated the body, the virus “settles” in it forever - today there is no treatment method for the herpes virus that would allow one to finally get rid of the pathogen. Symptoms of genital herpes, which occur periodically during relapses, significantly reduce the quality of life. Interestingly, the frequency of new episodes of the disease depends on the type of virus: with HSV-1 infection, approximately 1 relapse is recorded per year, while with HSV-2 infection, their number can reach 6 or more [2].
Despite the fact that there is no specific treatment for HSV, a number of drugs can alleviate the condition during exacerbations. According to domestic and Western recommendations, oral antiviral agents for herpes based on acyclovir and valacyclovir are used for this purpose. However, in Russia local therapy is also recommended, which is not included in Western standards. Abroad, such methods are not included in the recommendations due to their lower activity compared to tablets [3].
HPV
The situation with papillomavirus infection (HPV) is somewhat different. It is considered the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world [4]. Most adults become infected with HPV at some point in their lives, but in 90% of cases the virus clears naturally within two years of infection. Otherwise, the infected person becomes a lifelong carrier.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for the human papillomavirus, just as there is no cure for the herpes simplex virus. However, the first, unlike the second, can be deadly: HPV types 16 and 18 are associated with malignant neoplasms - in particular, cervical cancer and some other tumors. The only effective drug treatment for human papillomavirus infection today is the eradication of condylomas, which are manifestations of clinical and subclinical forms of infection. For this purpose, a number of local antiviral drugs that have proven activity in studies are used in the treatment of human papillomavirus. At the same time, in domestic practice, doctors also prescribe drugs that have a dubious evidence base. Let's look at their advantages and disadvantages in more detail.
Is it possible to use Polysorb while taking antibiotics?
It is possible and even necessary! Antibiotics kill not only dangerous bacteria, but also those that are friendly to our body - those that are a natural and necessary component of our microflora. Because of this, your child’s diarrhea can often be added to your assortment of everyday stress. That's a joy.
The dosage regimen is the same: Polysorb and antibiotics can be taken together. The main thing is not to forget: first the enterosorbent, only after an hour everything else. Reception can be continued after completion of the course. Polysorb after a course of antibiotics is like general cleaning for the gastrointestinal tract.
Yes, we know how hard it is to get kids to take all those nasty pills! Polysorb has a neutral taste and can be diluted in juice or water - this will clearly make life easier and save nerves for both parent and baby.
The gastrointestinal tract is the entry point for the virus.
The virus enters the body not only through the respiratory tract, but also through the cells of the gastrointestinal tract and liver, on the surface of which receptors (or entry gates) for the virus are also found. Therefore, a feature of COVID-19 is the high frequency of symptoms from the digestive system
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Approximately 15% of patients with COVID-19 experience nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, loose stools, and abdominal pain. Sometimes these symptoms turn out to be the first manifestations of the disease
, that is, they precede symptoms from the respiratory system, fever, etc. That is why experts around the world have concluded that
all patients with new gastrointestinal complaints should be tested for COVID-19
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In addition, in approximately 1/3 of patients, especially with severe COVID-19, changes in the biochemical blood test are observed, indicating liver damage (increased AST, ALT, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyltransferase).
As a rule, all of the listed symptoms and abnormalities go away on their own during recovery. However, complications can also occur - the formation of erosions and ulcers, gastric bleeding and others.
The risk of contracting the virus, as well as complications of this infection, is higher in patients who had any chronic digestive disease before COVID-19. In addition, the complex treatment prescribed for COVID-19, in particular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, etc.), antibiotics, antiviral drugs, etc., can have a negative effect on the digestive organs.
Why is Polysorb right for you?
- Recommended for use by people of all ages.
- Begins to act 1-4 minutes after administration.
- Does not contain preservatives, dyes or sweeteners. Neutral in taste.
- Gently removes harmful substances and normalizes intestinal microflora.
The dosage of the drug is calculated individually depending on its weight according to the instructions.
If you have difficulty calculating the individual dose of Polysorb, you can get a free consultation by phone: 8-800-100-19-89 or in the consultation section.
Local antiviral herbal remedies
Ammonium glycyrrhizinate
The active component of the drug, activated glycyrrhizic acid, is obtained from licorice root. It has a complex immunostimulating, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antipruritic effect. Glycyrrhizic acid interrupts the replication of a number of DNA and RNA viruses, including herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus, and cytomegalovirus [5].
Indicated as a drug for the treatment of human papillomavirus infection and herpes simplex virus, including infection with oncogenic viruses. Available in the form of a spray, which is sprayed onto the mucous membranes and affected areas of the skin.
Vacation: without prescription.
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It has a wide range of indications, including the prevention and treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis, discomfort in the genital area. Can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding; well tolerated.
Podophyllotoxin
The active component of podophyllin, a derivative of plant extracts isolated from the rhizomes with roots of Podophyllum thyroid - a plant of the barberry family. It has pronounced antitumor and antiviral properties and has a cytotoxic effect. When used externally, it cauterizes and mummifies condylomas. It is used as a drug for local treatment of human papillomavirus. Available in the form of a solution for the treatment of genital warts [8].
Release: by prescription.
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Proven effect. According to research, a 0.5% solution of podophyllotoxin reduces the number of anogenital warts from 6.3 to 1.1, destroying about 70% of formations [8].
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Care must be taken when using - contact with healthy skin can lead to ulceration. Local reactions during use, allergic reactions. The physician, when dispensing this antiviral drug for papillomas and condylomas, must draw the client’s attention to this feature and remind him that the drug should be stored out of the reach of children.
Tetrahydroxyglucopyranosylxanthene
Russian drug. The active component is isolated from the Alpine kopek plant or the yellow kopek plant.
According to the instructions, it has antiviral activity against HSV-1 and HSV-2, as well as cytomegalovirus and some other DNA-containing viruses. In addition, the drug presumably activates cellular and humoral immunity, inhibits the growth of a number of bacteria and pathogenic protozoa, including Trichomonas, and also has a moderate anti-inflammatory effect. Used in the form of an ointment as part of the combined treatment of acute and recurrent forms of herpes, including genital herpes [5].
Vacation: without prescription.
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Favorable safety profile, the ability to be used as part of complex treatment.
Polysaccharides of Solanum tuberosum shoots
A Russian prescription drug, the active component is obtained from the shoots of tuberous nightshade. According to the instructions, it exhibits an antiviral effect against HSV-1 and HSV-2, promotes the induction of interferons and increases the immune response [5]. It should be noted that the pharmacokinetic properties of the drug have not been studied. Vaginal suppositories are used in complex therapy of genital herpes.
Vacation: without prescription.
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High safety profile. Side effects are rare.
Desmodium canada herb extract
An antiviral drug for herpes of plant origin, created from a dry extract of the herb Desmodium canadensis. According to the instructions, it exhibits antiviral activity against herpes viruses and stimulates the production of interferon [5]. The ointment is indicated for use in acute and recurrent forms of herpes, including urogenital.
Vacation: without prescription.
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High safety profile - no side effects identified.
Hyporamine extract
Russian development based on sea buckthorn leaf extract. According to the instructions, it is active against herpes simplex viruses, cytomegaloviruses and some others [5]. An ointment containing hyporamin extract is indicated for the treatment and prevention of episodes of herpes, including genital herpes.
Vacation: without prescription.
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High safety profile; Possibility of use during pregnancy and lactation (after consultation with a doctor).
