Efficiency of cycloferon application in often ill children in the period of raised seasonal morbidity of acute respiratory infections

to evaluate the efficiency of the cycloferon (in tablets) in treatment of frequently ill children (FIC) during seasonal acute respiratory infections and estimate its safety for children and adults. Research had open character. Under supervision there were 411 children of different age groups and 74 adults. 250 persons (100 frequently ill children from 4 to 7 years old , 76 - from 7 to 18 and 74 adults) were treated with cycloferon under the standard regimen. Control group included 235 FIC. It was found that the preventive courses of cycloferon administered during seasonal acute respiratory infections significantly reduced number of day offs taken by parents for sick 5 year old and younger FIC. The cycloferon administration in 94,8 % of cases was not accompanied by pathological symptoms.