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Medically reviewed by Militian Inessa Mesropovna, PharmD. Last updated on 19.03.2022
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J05AX13 Umifenovir
Apluda
Umifenovir
Film-coated tablets
Inside, before meals.
Preparation of the suspension
In the bottle containing the powder, add 30 ml (or about 2/3 of the volume of the bottle) of boiled and cooled to room temperature water. Close the bottle with a lid, turn it over and shake it thoroughly until a homogeneous suspension is obtained. Add the boiled and cooled water to a volume of 100 ml (up to the label on the bottle) and shake again. Before each dose, the contents of the bottle should be thoroughly shaken until a homogeneous suspension is obtained. Measure a single dose using the supplied measuring spoon.
Single dose (depending on age)
Age | Single dose of the drug, ml of suspension (mg of umifenovir) |
from 2 to 6 years | 10 (50) |
from 6 to 12 years old | 20 (100) |
over 12 years old and adults | 40 (200) |
The scheme of taking the drug
Children from 2 years and adults | |
Non-specific prevention during the epidemic of influenza and other acute respiratory infections | in a single dose 2 times a week for 3 weeks |
Non-specific prevention in direct contact with patients with influenza and other acute respiratory infections | in a single dose 1 time a day for 10-14 days |
Treatment of influenza and other acute respiratory infections with uncomplicated course | in a single dose 4 times a day (every 6 hours) for 5 days |
Children from 2 years old | |
Complex therapy of acute intestinal infections of rotavirus etiology | in a single dose 4 times a day (every 6 hours) for 5 days |
For the non-specific prevention and treatment of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
Non-specific prevention of SARS (in contact with the patient) in children from 6 years and adults: children from 6 to 12 years — 20 ml (100 mg), children over 12 years and adults — 40 ml (200 mg) once a day for 12-14 days.
For the treatment of SARS in children from 12 years and adults: children over 12 years of age and adults — 40 ml (200 mg) 2 times a day for 8-10 days.