Erius (Aerius) drops for children from allergies. Price, reviews

Erius - anti-allergic drops, which can be used to treat children of different ages with the appearance of allergies of varying severity. The drug is considered effective, helps to reduce the likelihood of complications arising in the absence of therapy. When using the medication, it is necessary to follow the doctor's recommendations, which will increase the effectiveness of therapy and prevent the progression of the condition.

Release form

The medicine is sold in the form of oral syrup and tablets. In most cases, children are prescribed syrup, which can also be called drops. Drops are a transparent orange liquid, packaged in small containers made of dark glass and placed in cardboard packaging.

The bottle can contain 60 or 120 ml of the medicine. The liquid has a pleasant aroma. A description is attached to the container, as well as a special measuring spoon to facilitate dispensing.

Chemical composition

The composition of the medication includes desloratadine.

This ingredient has a therapeutic effect on the body. Drops or syrup contains additional ingredients:

• Propylene glycol.
• Sorbitol.
• Edetate disodium.
• Citric acid.
• Sodium benzoate.
• Sucrose.
• Dye and flavor.
• Water.

These substances do not have medicinal properties, but they give the drug the desired consistency, aroma and taste. The amount of the main ingredient per 1 ml of the drug is 0.5 mg.

Pharmacological properties

Erius - drops for children with pronounced antiallergic properties. The drug helps to alleviate the course of the pathological condition, prevents the progression of symptoms and the appearance of complications from the internal organs.

The medication additionally has an antipruritic effect, which makes it possible to exclude scratching of lesions and a violation of the integrity of the skin and mucous membranes. As a result, the patient's general condition improves.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The drug acts quite quickly after oral administration. Desloratadine belongs to type 1 receptor blocking antihistamines. As a result, the most common adverse reactions from the skin and mucous membranes are eliminated.

The complex effect of the drug on the body is noted:

• The drug eliminates itching that occurs after the release of certain substances in response to the ingestion of various allergens.
• When taking the medicine, the elimination of not only itching, but also tissue swelling is noted. With the progression of allergies, such symptoms are considered the most common and significantly worsen the patient's condition.
• Suppresses the release of histamines from mast cells, which leads to relief of allergic symptoms.
• Refers to the means of long-term action, therefore it can be applied over long periods of time.
• Additionally, the main ingredient of the composition improves the condition of blood vessels, reduces their permeability, which has a positive effect on the tissues, as it helps to prevent the appearance of edema.

The drug does not affect the functioning of the central nervous system, like many drugs with antihistamine properties. When using it, there is no drowsiness, concentration of attention is not disturbed and does not decrease performance, which is important when used by patients whose activities require increased concentration of attention.

The therapeutic effect develops within 30 minutes after taking a single dosage of the drug. It persists throughout the day, but the duration may vary somewhat depending on the individual characteristics of the patient's body.

The processing of ingredients is carried out in the liver, food consumption does not affect the rate of distribution of the main substance in the body. After processing, the components are excreted by the kidneys. The evacuation time of the ingredients does not exceed 2 days, but the peculiarities of the work of the organs of a particular patient can lead to changes in pharmacokinetic characteristics.

The main substance does not accumulate in the body, despite the long-term effect that occurs after taking a single dosage. Dysfunction of the liver can provoke a deterioration in the processing of components. In renal failure, the body is cleared of metabolites over a longer period of time. This does not lead to a weakening of the therapeutic effect.

Indications for use

Erius - antiallergic drops, which are often used for children when symptoms of allergies of various origins appear.

The main indications for the appointment:

• Acute and subacute urticaria. The drug is prescribed as part of the complex treatment of a pathological condition to increase its effectiveness.
• Nasal congestion due to some external factors.
• Seasonal allergy, in which the patient develops rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, accompanied by lacrimation and itching.
• Other forms of allergy. For example, the drug is often used for food allergies or the development of symptoms while taking certain medications.

The drug can be prescribed to children after routine vaccination, which improves their condition and prevents the occurrence of negative reactions. Such complications often occur in children, even in the absence of a history of allergic manifestations.

Contraindications

The medication can not always be prescribed to patients when necessary. The most important absolute contraindication is intolerance to the ingredients of the composition.

Other obstacles include the following conditions:

• Hepatic failure in acute form.
• Internal bleeding of various origins.
• The recovery period of the patient after undergoing surgery on the abdominal organs. The drug can be used after elimination of acute manifestations in the patient.
• Fructose intolerance.
• Disorders of the kidneys. For acute infectious diseases, drops can be used, but for renal failure they provoke an aggravation of symptoms, the process of excretion of metabolites is disrupted, so it is not worth them assign.
• The period of childbearing and breastfeeding is considered a contraindication for the use of the medication.

Relative contraindications include the acute period in some infectious pathologies. On an individual basis, the doctor may identify other contraindications that may become an obstacle to treatment.

At what age can the drug be used?

Erius - drops for children, which are prescribed only after reaching 6 months. The use is not recommended for patients under this age. Other dosage forms are usually prescribed for adults.

Instructions for use, dosage

When using drops (syrup), it is important to follow all the doctor's recommendations, especially in the case of treating children under 3 years of age. Depending on the cause of the allergy and the severity of its manifestations, the patient is given a dosage. The rate per day is also determined taking into account the age of the child.

It is allowed to take the medicine by mouth and drink it with a little water. Some patients do not like the taste of the product, so it is best to drink it to prevent nausea.

Patient age	Drug dosage
Children from 6 to 12 months	For such patients, the drug is prescribed at a dosage of 2 ml per day. It is not worth sharing the norm, it is enough to take it at a certain time every day during the period prescribed by the doctor. Usually, with a mild form of pathology, 3 days of treatment are enough. To prevent complications after vaccination, the drug is taken 1 time, on the day of its administration, but sometimes experts can recommend the use within 3 days. A severe course of allergy involves taking the drug for 7 days.
Patients 1-5 years old	For such patients, the rate of medication per day is 2.5 ml. As with other patients, it should not be divided throughout the day. The duration of therapy is determined depending on the reason for prescribing the drug, but in most cases, 3-7 days are enough to achieve the effect.
Patients 6-11 years old	The dosage of drops for such patients is 5 ml per day. In the acute course of an allergic reaction, the drug is consumed for 3 days. After that, the doctor determines the effectiveness of therapy, if necessary, prolongs the course or cancels the drug. Chronic allergies with frequent relapses require taking the drug for 1-2 weeks, but the specific duration is determined on an individual basis.
Teenagers over 12 years old	Teens and adults can take the medicine at a dosage of 10 ml per day. The duration of therapy is determined depending on the symptoms and the presence of concomitant abnormalities in the internal organs in patients.

After the end of the course of therapy, the doctor always evaluates the result and, if necessary, prescribes other medications. Food intake does not affect the absorption of ingredients in the body, so the drug can be used at any time.

Side effects

Erius - drops for children, which can provoke negative reactions, despite the relative safety for the body. Experts say that the drug does not negatively affect the functioning of the central nervous system, that is, it does not depress it, does not lead to the development of a sedative effect.

Despite this, some school-age children report weakness and drowsiness during the day when using the drops in the morning.

The medicine can provoke other complications:

• Gastrointestinal disorders manifest as nausea and bouts of vomiting, diarrhea, or persistent constipation. With prolonged use of the drug, pain in the stomach, flatulence and bloating are noted. After discontinuation of therapy, the symptoms gradually disappear, but it may be necessary to prescribe special medications to normalize the condition.
• Complications from the musculoskeletal system do not appear so often. Sometimes patients talk about pain in muscles and joints, but the manifestations quickly disappear.
• Fatigue and an increase in body temperature are observed with prolonged use of high doses of the drug. The persistence of symptoms for several days is considered the reason for the appointment of systemic treatment.
• Tachycardia and heart rhythm disturbances are observed in children who have chronic cardiovascular abnormalities.
• Sometimes patients develop insomnia, which is considered an atypical negative manifestation. The condition is aggravated by impaired concentration.

Despite the fact that the remedy belongs to antiallergic medicines, it can provoke allergic manifestations if the patient has an intolerance to any ingredient. The condition is accompanied by the appearance of a rash on the body and limbs, tissue swelling and severe itching. In the absence of proper treatment, all symptoms are aggravated, there is a risk of developing Quincke's edema.

The appearance of negative reactions is considered a reason for canceling therapy and visiting a doctor. Often, the patient requires special treatment, sometimes all manifestations disappear after therapy is discontinued.

Overdose

Doctors do not exclude the risk of overdose, especially with prolonged use of high doses of the drug. The condition is accompanied by severe nausea, upset stools, and repeated vomiting throughout the day. With prolonged persistence of symptoms, there is a decrease in the level of fluid in the body or the development of dehydration.

In this case, the work of the central nervous system is disrupted, there is a deterioration in the coordination of movements, convulsions and other disorders. If you experience these symptoms, it is important to see a doctor immediately. Gastric lavage usually does not help to improve the condition, since the drops are quickly absorbed in the body after oral administration.

The main ingredient does not have a specific antidote, therefore, overdose therapy is symptomatic, carried out in a hospital and selected on an individual basis. Doctors pay attention to the fact that hemodialysis does not help to remove excess components from the blood, therefore it is not carried out if signs of an overdose are detected. It is forbidden to ignore the symptoms or take medications on your own.

special instructions

Erius - drops for children, which today are considered one of the safest for short therapeutic courses. They help to eliminate symptoms in a short period of time and prevent the progression of the disease.

If, after taking a single dosage, the therapeutic effect is absent within 2-4 hours, another medication is selected for the patient. Children under 6 months of age are not prescribed medication, which is due to the lack of data on its safety for such patients.

Parents cannot prescribe a drug to a child on their own. It is important to visit a pediatrician in advance, who will determine the appropriateness of using the medication.

Drug interactions

Erius is not used in combination with other antihistamines. The medication is allowed to be used in combination with antibacterial, antifungal agents. In this case, negative reactions do not arise.

Since the remedy does not affect the central nervous system, it does not impair the ability to learn, nor does it impair the child's memory.

Analogs

A medicine in liquid form has many analogs with different properties. They can be applied when the need arises.

Most popular substitutes:

• Claritin also available as a syrup and oral tablet. Unlike the original, it contains the substance loratadine, which has an anti-allergic effect on the body. The drug has pronounced properties, can be used for children and adults in order to relieve allergic manifestations. The medication is considered effective and relatively safe for patients, is used in short and long courses, depending on the manifestations and age of the patient.
• Lomilan available in syrup and tablet form. It has an antihistamine effect due to the presence of loratadine in the composition. The medication is prescribed for children and adults when certain symptoms appear. Unlike the original, the liquid dosage form is prescribed to patients over 2 years of age.

When choosing a substitute for a child, the doctor takes into account his individual characteristics and possible risks. It is forbidden to give the patient any medication on his own.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

The drug is sold freely in pharmacies, which makes it easier to purchase. For 2 years, the medicine can be stored in a dark and cool place. After the expiration date, taking the medicine is prohibited. Information about the production date of the medicine is indicated on the package, it is important to study it before starting taking it.

Price

The cost of the medicinal product depends on the volume of the glass container. It ranges from 550-900 rubles.

Erius - effective and relatively safe drops used for children of different ages when allergy symptoms appear. The medicine has pronounced properties, acts quickly, and can only be used once a day. When using it, it is important to follow all the doctor's recommendations, especially in the case of treating children over 6 months old. It is forbidden to prolong the course or increase the dosage without the permission of a specialist.

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