Abstract: The invention relates to the use preferably of at least one active ingredient for the prophylaxis and/or therapy of a viral disease, wherein this active ingredient inhibits at least one component of the cellular signal transduction pathway for the activation of the transcription factor NF-kB such that the virus multiplication is inhibited. The present invention relates furthermore to the local, preferably aerogenic administration of the active ingredient according to the invention for inhibiting a virus multiplication. The active ingredient according to the invention may be combined with at least one further antivirally effective substance for the prophylaxis and/or therapy of a viral disease.