Arbidol is a broad-spectrum, indole-based antiviral compound that blocks viral fusion with target membranes, prohibiting viral entry into cells. Because arbidol targets a common critical step for viral replication, it is effective against numerous viruses, including influenza A, B, and C and hepatitis B and C (IC50s range from 3-12.5 µg/ml).1 Besides its antiviral action, arbidol has been reported to produce an immunomodulatory response by inducing production and stimulating the phagocytic function of macrophages.
Product Name
Arbidol Hydrochloride
Other Name
Arbidol HCl
CAS NO:
131707-23-8
Molecular Formular
C22H26BRClN2O3S
EINECS NO
226-500-0
Appearance
White or Off-white Powde
Place of origin
China
1).Arbidol hydrochloride is capable of killing both influenza virus A and B at the same time.2).Arbidol hydrochloride can prevent the viral integration and replication.3). Arbidol hydrochloride can induce the generation of interferon and significantly improve the immunity of human body.4).Arbidol hydrochloride can significantly reduce the flu symptoms and shorten the duration of flu.5).Arbidol hydrochloride can prevent the occurrence and post-development of influenza syndrome.6).Administration of Arbidol hydrochloride can effective prevent the influenza upon the pandemic of flu.7).In vitro tests have demonstrated that Arbidol hydrochloride is effective in treating both SARS virus and avian influenza virus.8). Arbidol hydrochloride is convenient for oral administration with high safety and good compliance. Arbidol is an antiviral treatment for influenza infection used in Russia and China. The drug is manufactured by Pharmstandard and since 2005 it has been the number one best-selling over-the-counter drug in Russia. Although some Russian studies have shown it to be effective, it is not approved for use in Western countries. Chemically, arbidol features an indole core, functionalized at all but one positions with different substituents. The drug inhibits viral entry into target cells and also stimulates the immune response.