Use: Kagocel is used in adults and children aged 3 years and older for the prevention and treatment of influenza and other acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI). In adults, it is also used for the treatment of herpes. How to take: The drug is taken orally, regardless of food intake. - Adults: - Treatment of influenza and ARVI: For the first 2 days - 2 tablets 3 times a day, for the next 2 days - 1 tablet 3 times a day. The total course is 4 days, 18 tablets in total. - Prevention of influenza and ARVI: Carried out in 7-day cycles: 2 days - 2 tablets once a day, then a 5-day break, after which the cycle is repeated. The duration of the preventive course can range from one week to several months. - Treatment of herpes: 2 tablets 3 times a day for 5 days. The total course is 30 tablets. - Children aged 3 to 6 years: - Treatment of influenza and ARVI: For the first 2 days - 1 tablet 2 times a day, for the next 2 days - 1 tablet once a day. The total course is 4 days, 6 tablets in total. - Children aged 6 to 18 years: - Treatment of influenza and ARVI: For the first 2 days - 1 tablet 3 times a day, for the next 2 days - 1 tablet 2 times a day. The total course is 4 days, 10 tablets in total. - Prevention of influenza and ARVI in children from 3 years of age: Carried out in 7-day cycles: 2 days - 1 tablet once a day, then a 5-day break, after which the cycle is repeated. The duration of the preventive course can range from one week to several months. - To achieve a therapeutic effect, Kagocel should be started no later than the 4th day from the onset of the disease. Contraindications: - Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. - Pregnancy. - Breastfeeding period. - Children under 3 years of age. - Lactase deficiency, lactose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption.