What is Arbidol?

Arbidol is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug used to prevent and treat seasonal flu. Arbidol has antiviral activity against a number of human respiratory viruses such as influenza A, B, C, adenovirus, rhinovirus, ...

Arbidol, also known as Umifenovir, is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug used to prevent and treat seasonal flu. The main ingredient of Arbidol is Umifenovir. In addition, in the drug Arbidol also contains excipients such as potato starch core, povidine,... just enough to help ensure the solubility, volume, and stability of an Arbidol tablet
In the early stages of an outbreak Covid-19 in China, the drug Arbidol was put into trial to treat patients with Covid-19. Studies have shown that there is no difference in the effectiveness of not taking Arbidol and taking Arbidol in patients with Covid-19.
Currently on the market, Arbidol drugs are available in the following strengths:
Arbidol 50mg tablets; Drug Arbidol 100mg tablet form; Arbidol 200mg tablet form; Arbidol Syrup.

As a broad-spectrum antiviral drug, Arbidol is effective in the prevention and treatment of seasonal flu. Arbidol is indicated in the following specific cases:
Prophylaxis and treatment of influenza viruses A, B, C, H5N1, H1N1, acute respiratory viruses; Treatment of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia caused by Herpes virus; Treatment of intestinal infections caused by Rotavirus. 3. Side effects of the drug Arbidol Arbidol can cause many unwanted effects for users. The following are the side effects of Arbidol: Diarrhea, vomiting, gastrointestinal disturbances, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, itching, rash, urticaria, increased transaminases, ....
4. indications of the drug Arbidol Children under 2 years old because it may increase hypersensitivity reactions; Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in Arbidol. 5. Dosage of the drug Arbidol Dosage for children from 3 to under 6 years old: Arbidol 50mg x 1 tablet x 4 times/day, 6 hours apart each time, treatment time 7-10 days; Dosage for children from 6 years old to under 12 years old: Arbidol medicine 100mg x 1 tablet x 3 times/day, about 6 hours apart each time, using the drug for 7 days; Dosage for children 12 years and older and adults: Arbidol 200mg x 1 tablet x 3 times/day, about 6 hours apart each time, the duration of treatment is 7 days. 6. Caution when using Arbidol Currently in Vietnam, there are many streams of information on social networks that Arbidol can be used in the treatment of Covid-19. However, Arbidol is only on the list of drugs proposed to treat Covid-19. Arbidol, as well as many other drugs such as hydroxychloroquine, Ribavirin, Lopinavir, etc., is just one of the drugs being clinically tested in the early stages of the epidemic to find an approach to treating Covid 19.
Currently In the Covid-19 treatment regimen in Vietnam, antiviral drugs can only be used 3 types: Molnupiravir, Favipiravir, remdesivir, ...
7. Drug interactions Arbidol drugs can interact with the following drugs, including These include: Strong enzyme inhibitors or inducers.
8. Preservation of medicine Store Arbidol at room temperature, in a cool, dry place, away from light and reach of children.