"Zirtek". For children, drops can significantly improve their condition and quality of life

Today the theme of children's allergies is quite relevant for pediatricians, children's allergists and parents of allergic children. Choosing an antihistamine drug for a young child is always a very difficult and responsible business. Often, children who have different types of allergies, pediatricians and allergists write out "Zirtek." For children, drops can be a more convenient form of the drug than tablets, so "Zirtek" in the form of drops in the pharmacy is usually bought by young mothers, if their children suffer from various allergic reactions.

Manufacturer "Zirtek" - Belgian pharmaceutical company "YUSB Pharma". The main active substance of the drug is cetirizine hydrochloride. The form of release of the medicine is a tablet of 10 mg of cetirizine. The package contains seven tablets. Zirtek is also produced in the form of drops for oral administration, which contain 10 mg / in 1 ml.

Cetirizine refers to OTC drugs, and it can be purchased under different trade names. But among these drugs the most popular and known among pediatricians and allergologists is "Zirtek" For children, drops, according to the instructions enclosed in the package, can be taken to children from six months. For a six-month-old baby, the dose of Zirtek leaves 5 drops a day (2.5 mg). But if there is a need for taking an antihistamine drug at an earlier age, the allergist doctor can prescribe "Zirtek", while decreasing the dose of the medicine. But is it possible to use drops of "Zirtek" for newborns in case of acute necessity when they develop allergic reactions? Perhaps, but under strict control of pediatricians and allergists. The choice of antihistamines for newborns and infants is not great, it can be said that it is limited to Fenistil from Novartis Consumer, but it can also be used according to the instructions for use only for the treatment of infants over 1 month old. In the case when Fenistil does not help, the doctor, when prescribing Zirtek for babies, carefully calculates the dose for each child, taking into account the weight of the child, the severity and nature of allergic reactions, and assumes all responsibility. Both drugs are often prescribed during vaccinations to prevent the development of allergic reactions. Vaccinations with "Zirtek" proceed more calmly, and the child is more tolerant of them.

Indications for use:

• allergic year-round and seasonal rhinitis;

• allergic year-round and seasonal conjunctivitis;

• allergic dermatitis.

How to take Zirtek? For children, droplets, or rather, strictly the number that the allergist prescribed, dilute in a little water and give a drink to the child. "Zirtek" begins to act already 20 minutes after taking the drug, reducing the main manifestations of allergic reactions - itching, runny nose, skin rashes, thereby improving the quality of life of the baby and his loved ones. After the end of the drop, the medicine lasts for about three days. At course treatment, addiction to zirtek does not develop.

Side effects of the drug in the form of a disability, dizziness or drowsiness are extremely rare.

In case the allergy began to manifest in a very young child, it is necessary to take measures. If possible, contact the child with the allergen. An allergist child up to six months in order to stop an allergic reaction, may be designated by Zirtek under his responsibility. For children, drops are easier to dose and significantly improve the overall health of the little man. And although this drug belongs to OTC drugs, it is advisable to visit an allergist before applying it, especially if it concerns a small child.