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Influcid
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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
Influcid is a combined homeopathic medicine. It contains 6 active ingredients that are effective in the treatment of colds of the upper respiratory tract, as well as influenza.
The medication allows you to quickly stop the symptoms characteristic of acute respiratory tract damage - including headaches, fever, muscle pain, as well as pharyngitis and runny nose. [ 1 ]
ATC classification
Active ingredients
Pharmacological group
Pharmachologic effect
Indications Influcid
It is used for treatment or prevention of acute respiratory viral infections or influenza.
Release form
The therapeutic substance is released in tablet form - 20 pieces inside a blister pack; inside the package - 3 such packs.
Pharmacodynamics
The medicine potentiates the body's natural protective function and helps to quickly restore strength and recover from illness. This leads to a reduction in the manifestations of exhaustion (asthenia) or their complete prevention.
To prevent the development of the disease, you need to use the medicine immediately after contact with sick people or when the first signs of the disease appear. [ 2 ]
Dosing and administration
In case of an active phase of the disease, a child under 12 years of age is prescribed to take 1 tablet with 2-hour breaks (maximum 8 tablets per day) until signs of improvement appear. Then the medication is taken 1 tablet 3 times per day.
Teenagers aged 12 and over and adults with active stages of the pathology should take 1 tablet every hour (maximum 12 tablets per day) until improvement is noted. After that, take 1-2 tablets 3 times a day.
Therapy usually lasts 7-10 days (until the signs of the disease completely disappear).
To prevent the occurrence of RVI in a child aged 1-12 years, it is necessary to take 1 tablet 3 times a day; a teenager aged 12 years and older and an adult – 1-2 tablets 3 times a day.
In case of contact with a person who has a respiratory infection or flu, Influcid should be taken within 7 days.
The tablets should be taken 0.5 hours before or after meals; the tablet should be kept in the mouth until completely dissolved.
For children under 3 years of age, the medicine can be dissolved in plain water (a teaspoon of liquid is enough).
- Application for children
Influcid is used in children over 12 months of age.
Use Influcid during pregnancy
During breastfeeding or pregnancy, the medication is prescribed only after a careful assessment of the benefits and risks of using the drug.
Contraindications
Contraindicated for use by individuals with severe intolerance to any of the components of the drug.
Side effects Influcid
Occasionally, the use of drugs causes signs of intolerance, including rashes, and in addition, gastrointestinal disorders, including vomiting, nausea, or diarrhea.
If any negative effects develop, you should stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor.
Overdose
In case of poisoning, an increase in the frequency of development of negative manifestations of the drug may be observed.
Storage conditions
Influcid should be stored in a place inaccessible to small children. Temperature level – maximum 25ºC.
Shelf life
Influcid is permitted to be used within a 5-year period from the date of manufacture of the medicinal substance.
Reviews
Influcid receives good reviews from patients – its high effectiveness in eliminating the first symptoms of acute respiratory viral infections, as well as a prophylactic substance, is noted.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Influcid" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.