Zodak drop. Instructions for use for children under one year, babies. How many days taken from allergy, price, reviews, analogues

Drops Zodak are among the ten most effective drugs against allergies for children. Adhering to the instructions for use, they can cope with the symptoms of allergy during the day.

Chemical composition

Medicine is the foundation of cetirizine dihydrochloride. In 1 ml of 10 mg have tools. That it destroys stimuli allergic reaction. It fights in elementary form manifestations of the disease and chronic disease.

includes and auxiliary ingredients in the composition of drops:

• 4-methyl-parahydroxybenzoate;
• propyl parahydroxybenzoate (syrup);
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• propylene glycol;
• glycerol (85%);
• saccharin;
• acetic acid sodium salt;
• concentrated acetic acid;
• water free of impurities.

Using components of the basic substance is enhanced action and duration of operation of the drug. They also increased the shelf life.

production form

Zodak discharged in the form:

• pills;
• drops;
• syrup.

Droplets are dispensed from the pharmacy in glass, dark vials (usually containers dark brown), 20 ml, they are transparent or with a light yellow tint, are odorless.

There dropper dispenser under the main cover (for convenience vyschityvaniya drops). The cap is equipped with protection from opening children (without pressing on the lid, bottle not open). After the pressure container is opened as standard.

pharmacological properties

for use Zodak drops instruction permits to take their children from 1 year, but under the supervision of a pediatrician may be in the past. This antiallergic pharmaceutical remedies refers to a group of 2nd generation drugs. The drops have more prolonged action than some of its analogs.

Cetirizine inhibits H-receptors (which are originators allergies). It does not have severe side effects. Quickly relieves inflammation, swelling and itching.

Drops at the initial stage immediately reduce allergy symptoms. It does not give the disease to worsen. It helps to get rid of muscle spasms, strengthens the capillaries. Thus, the allergen is more difficult to spread throughout the body, reducing the risk of edema. It does not have a sedative effect and does not cause drowsiness.

Drops relieve hives. Play a positive role in the common cold or asthma, since it removes puffiness. High efficiency of the drug at any age. Zodak copes well even with the chronic type of allergy, you can take a drop of the year (at intervals dosage appoint a pediatrician).

Allergic reaction starts to go into decline after 20 minutes after a maximum of an hour (when the medication was associated with a meal). Action can persist for days.

pharmacodynamics

Base material (cetirizine) - a metabolite of hydroxyzine. Its main feature - the suppression of histamine H1 receptors. Pharmaceuticals effectively eliminates symptoms (edema, rash, rhinitis, etc.), as well as easier and prevents allergies.

The suspension is quickly absorbed by the body, and by binding to protein in plasma, it spreads throughout the body. Displayed drug through the kidneys, 10 after entering into the body. If there are problems with the kidneys (not serious), the output of medication can be longer. When receiving the drops of the course (10 days) in a blood substance does not accumulate.

If zodak taken together with food, while assimilation and started pharmaceuticals increased. It means not only fighting with an allergic rash and eliminates the itching, but also helps get rid of the swelling of internal organs (this is the most dangerous for allergies).

Medicine Testing has shown efficacy in various age (children) and in various forms of flow of allergic reactions. Children younger than a year did not participate in the tests. At such a young age pharmaceutical preparation allowed to drink under the supervision of a pediatrician. He appoints the number of drops depending on weight of the child and the severity of the allergy.

Pharmacokinetics

Means taken orally, getting into the stomach, then into the blood. After interacting with the protein, distributed throughout the body. The highest content of cetirizine observed after 30-90 min. after drinking, but if the drops are taken with food, while suction will increase. On the effect of the drops is not affected.

Once in the body the basic substance is not metabolized in the liver. Cetirizine kidneys derived (in original form). Cetirizine does not accumulate in the body.

But if there is kidney disease, the active substance can not completely withdraw and begin to have a toxic effect on all organs and tissues. Average output time of the drug is excreted from 3 hours (in children), up to 10 hours (in an adult). With extreme caution should be taken and liver problems. Obligatory consultation of the gastroenterologist or pediatrician.

Indications

Zodak drops (instructions for use for children lists, under what diseases the drug effectively) it is recommended to use the following allergic reactions:

• seasonal rhinitis and acute festering eyes;
• rash accompanied by itching;
• hay fever;
• different types of hives;
• Angioedema;
• mucosal edema;
• coughing, sneezing;
• bronchial asthma.

Drops for 10-20 minutes. eliminate the above symptoms. Admission is permitted from the age of one year old. For children younger need to consult a pediatrician.

Contraindications

Drops zodak stand out among other drugs for their safety, but still there are some cases where it may be contraindicated.

When the drops are contraindicated:

1. During pregnancy and breastfeeding.
2. Children younger than 1 year.
3. Intolerance of one of the constituents of the preparation.
4. Problems in the kidneys.
5. If there are spasms in the bronchi and a strong cough.
6. Epilepsy, and other diseases accompanied by seizures.

Additional instructions for receiving medication:

1. It is not recommended to combine intake drops with sedatives.
2. Alcoholic beverages during treatment are excluded.
3. Take particular care drop in diseases associated with difficulties in urination.
4. People in old age the dosage, as well as children under one year, prescribed by a doctor.
5. Premature babies may prescribe medication (especially dose) only pediatrician.
6. If a mother smokes, drinks, uses drugs, the drug can harm a child's body.
7. When the mother is under 19 years, the drug is taken under medical supervision. Children of teenage mothers body is much weaker, side effects may occur.

Allowed to take medicine to people with diabetes. Since zodak not included glucose, it replaces saccharin.

Instructions for use, dosage for infants and children up to a year

Zodak drops are allowed to take the children, starting from the 2nd year of life. Instructions for use contains information on the admission of the drug for children from 6 months, but to use the means at this age can only be with the permission of the pediatrician. He will appoint a single dose daily, and for the baby.

Drops given to children only in a diluted form (With water or any other beverage). The amount of liquid should be in a ratio of 1: 1 (at least more possible). The main thing is that the child may at one time to take medication.

The prepared solution was taken immediately, without storing.

Eating on the effectiveness of the drug does not play a significant role. Only on the absorption of the drug (to enlarge). When the course of treatment is recommended to take a drop in the same time. The dosage and duration of treatment depends on: the age, health status and course of the disease itself. The important role played by the baby weight.

Age of the child	Single dose mg / drops	How many times a day	Time of receipt
6 - 12 months	2,5/5	1	Morning
From 1 year to 2 years	2,5/5	2	Morning evening
From 2 to 6 years	2,5/5	2	Morning evening
From 6 to 12 years	5/10	2	Morning evening
From 12 years and older	10/20	1	Morning

Sometimes, after 2 years, a child can be enough to only 5 mg / 10 drops per day. If the desired result is achieved, then increase the dosage until specified in the table, are not necessary.

If there are problems with the kidneys, the dosage is reduced by 2 times. In liver dysfunction special changes in Medicine reception is not required. But should consult a pediatrician or gastroenterologist.

If there are two diseases, self-administration is forbidden. Be sure to consult with experts. After each dosing, the vial is required to be tightly closed. This is done for the safety of the child (if you will get not open), and a drop of longer retain their therapeutic properties.

Side effects

All of the following side effects have been extremely rare. And most often the cause was an overdose of the drug.

Possible side reactions:

• reduction of platelets and coagulation;
• excited state, aggressiveness;
• depression, confusion;
• insomnia or sleepiness;
• hallucinations;
• memory loss;
• convulsions;
• changes in taste;
• loss of visual acuity, the images lose sharpness;
• heart palpitations;
• diarrhea;
• nausea, possible vomiting;
• increased appetite;
• urticaria, erythema dosage;
• problems with urination;
• increasing the weight of the patient;
• increase blood concentrations of liver enzymes;
• headache, dizziness.

When the manifestation of side effects is recommended to wash the stomach with activated charcoal. Then contact your nearest hospital.

drug vaimodeystvie

Drops are highly compatible with other medicines. When the patient is drinking regularly other drugs, it is best to consult a pediatrician about their compatibility. It is undesirable to drink together with medicaments containing theophylline (for treating bronchial). A substance capable of causing side effects.

Sleeping pills and alcohol do not mix with cetirizine.

Overdose

Zodak drops (instructions for use for children contains information about funds dosage) should be used according to the annotations, in order to avoid overdose.
When a single dosage is greater than 100 drops, it may encounter complications.

Abnormalities in the nervous system:

• the child is in an excited state;
• becomes weak, constantly wants to sleep;
• limb tremor;
• confusion of consciousness;
• lethargy actions;
• headache, dizziness;
• It may fall into a stupor.

Abnormalities in the digestive tract:

• pain in the stomach;
• dryness in the oral cavity;
• diarrhea or constipation.

Deviation of the heart - a rapid pulse. Deviations in the kidney - retention of urine output. In rare cases, it noted the appearance of the itch. If there was a drug overdose, it is recommended to immediately carry out gastric lavage, induce vomit.

After washing, it is recommended to give the activated carbon, so that it sucked the remains of the drug from the gastrointestinal tract. It is not yet known drugs that neutralize Zodak drops.

Terms of sale

The drug is commercially available. The recipe is not required.

Storage

Zodak drops (instructions for use of children as described above) must be stored in a dark place. Expired drugs are not suitable for use. By keeping the drops there are no special instructions for the temperature regime. But they have to be away from children and tightly screwed cap. Drops are suitable for use not more than 3 years since the release of the drug.

Prices in pharmacies of Moscow, St. Petersburg, regions

In the cities, the cost of the drug varies. And even in the same city the price can be in different pharmacies, different. It depends on the premium for delivery of the drug. Below is a table of prices in different cities. Drops zodak sold in standard package of 20 ml. The manufacturer is the company in the Czech Republic.

City	Price, rbl.
Moscow	170 — 210
Arkhangelsk	140 — 180
Blagoveshchensk	155 — 195
Vladivostok	140 — 200
Volgograd	140 — 200
Yekaterinburg	145 – 220
Krasnodar	150 — 210
Novosibirsk	160 — 220
Permian	165 — 190
St. Petersburg	140 — 220
Sochi	140 — 215
Ufa	160 — 200
Khabarovsk	140 — 200

The average price for a drop varies between 180-195 rubles.

drug analogues

Analogs to drops zodak there are 2 types: direct or indirect. Direct analogues - are preparations with the content of cetirizine. They may be different concentration of the active substance. Also different composition and auxiliary components. Before receiving necessarily reading the instructions, especially at a dosage and application.

drug Name	What form is produced	Age category	The amount of cetirizine (mg)
Letizen	Coated tablet	From 6 years	10
Zyrtec	Drops with a sour smell	C 6 months	10
Parpazin	Drops with a weak acetic odor	From the 1st year	10
Tsetrin	Coated tablet	C 6 months	10
Allertek	Drops, tablets, syrup	From 6 years	10
Zintset	The white coated tablets	From 2 years	10
Alerza	Tablets white or cream-colored coated	From 6 years	10

Their action on the body is not much different from zodak drops. The main difference is the price and age group, different types of output. Indirect counterparts - are preparations in which the active ingredient is not cetirizine, but their function is reduced to rid the patient's allergies. It is also necessary to familiarize with the instruction.

drug Name	What form is produced	The active ingredient	utility	Age category	The amount of active substance
Nasonex	Spray as white suspension	mometasone furoate	Getting rid of allergic rhinitis	With 2 years	50 mcg
tavegil	white tablets	clemastine fumarate	Any type of allergic reaction	From 6 years	1 mg
Avamys	Spray as white suspension	fluticasone furoate	Allergic rhinitis and eye problems with allergies (lacrimation, abscess)	With 2 years	27,50mkg
suprastin	Tablets white or gray	Chloropyramine hydrochloride	Any type of allergic reaction	From 3 years	25 mg
Vibrocil	Transparent drops with the smell of lavender	Phenylephrine, dimethindene maleate	allergic rhinitis	With 1 year	2.50 mg, 0.25 mg
galazolin	Drops / Gel	xylometazoline hydrochloride	allergic rhinitis	From 2 years / 3 years	500 mcg
Nazivin	Drops / spray	oxymetazoline hydrochloride	allergic rhinitis	From the 1st of the month	500 mcg
tizin	Spray as white suspension	levocabastine hydrochloride	allergic rhinitis	From 6 years	500 mcg
Aerius	Orange clear syrup	Desloratadine (micronized)	Allergic rhinitis / rash	With 1 year	500 mcg
fenistil	Transparent drops, odorless	dimethindene maleate	Any type of allergic reaction	With 1 year	1 mg
Claritin	white pills	loratadine	Any type of allergic reaction	With 2 years	10 mg

Drugs can replace the drop zodak if they are not available in a pharmacy or have contraindications to the constituents of the preparation. Change zodak drops on other medication should pediatrician. He will pick up means more suitable in composition. Prescribe a course of treatment. Since sometimes should deviate from the instructions, depending on the condition and weight of the baby.

Reviews of the effectiveness of

According to mothers, zodak drops deserve their attention. They have a reasonable price. Children do not refuse to drink the medicine and not spit it. Dose is minimal, you can give it to the child at a time. Conveniently calculate the desired number of drops through the drip-cap (sparingly consumed).

Pharmaceuticals quickly relieves allergies of any kind. Relieves itching, swelling, and rash. Side effects, it is a rare phenomenon. Of those that were observed, these were: somnolence, fatigue, or vice versa excited state. Extremely rare abdominal pain.

Possible long the drug, up to a year, with small intervals. Conveniently always carry, so it does not require special storage temperature regime. No need to change medication due to achieve its high concentration in the blood.

You can buy in pharmacies without a prescription, it is almost always available. Simple and easy instructions. Like mothers and child protection in the bottle. A child can not open a special cover.

According to doctors, the drug is really almost does not harm the baby, while respecting all the rules of receiving and dispensing. Acceptance of the drug gives rapid results. And if allergic itch caused poor sleep, then after 30 minutes the child will sleep longer.

There is no need to wait for the reception of drops. It can be taken immediately upon detection of allergies. Allowed to drink means during meals and on an empty stomach. Dosed drops easily through the cap. Completely eliminated from the body, does not accumulate (tested in the research).

Side effects were more common because of their parents. Or was the daily overdose of the drug, or one of the constituents there is intolerance. The body can be easily cleaned of droplets (if it was necessary) by gastric lavage. Consequences After the procedure is not marked.

Main, with what should be thoroughly familiar with the purchase Zodak drops - it's instructions for use for children. It is the child's body reacts to the drug, as their immune system is still weak.

Author: Svetlana Kotlyachkova

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