Zyrtec. Instructions for use. Drops, tablets for kids, adults. Price, reviews, analogues

Zyrtec is a modern drug against the allergic reactions. It is freely available, but you need to give children medication after reading the instructions and coordination with the pediatrician. Tool is available in 2 types for ease of application.

Shape and composition of the drug release

Zirtek performed in 2 dosage forms for oral use:

• transparent dropsWhich have the characteristic odor of acetic acid. Means placed in brown glass vials of a volume of 10 and 20 ml. For convenience vyschityvaniya dose supplied specialized dropper;
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• oval white tablets, A convex shape, on which a dosage of the active element and branded engraving. The drug is packaged in a plate 7 or 10 pieces. The cardboard pack is contained by 7.10, or 20 tablets.

Constituent components of the tablets (1 pc.) And drops (1 ml):

name elements	Brief description components
Active element for drops and tablets	cetirizine dihydrochloride	Blocks the action of receptors to allergic stimuli.
Drops
additional components	sodium acetate	Reduces the vinegar taste in the preparation and prolongs shelf life.
glycerol	Dissolve all ingredients in a single mixture. Relieves itching and other symptoms on the skin. It has an antiseptic effect.
Glacial acetic acid	Reduces fever, inflammation, normalizes skin.
Metilparabenzol	A powerful antiseptic. Prevents the decomposition of tissue.
sodium saccharin	It gives a drop of sweetness
Purified water	Dissolve the components and provides the tools you need consistency.
propylene glycol	Improves the penetration of the drug to the cells.
Propilparabenzol	It has antiseptic properties and prolongs the life of the drug.
Pills
additional components	Colloidal silicon dioxide	Outputs from the body of harmful substances, including agents of allergic reactions.
magnesium stearate	It unites components into a single mass.
lactose monohydrate	It extends shelf life and means of creating the necessary density of the tablets.
microcrystalline cellulose	Drug gives strength and allows it to be absorbed quickly into the body.
Composition of the shell	Titanium dioxide	Whiten tablet shell.
hypromellose	It provides the necessary film on tablets
macrogol 400	It helps to speed up the withdrawal of harmful substances, including allergenic, excreted in the faeces.

This composition ensures the effectiveness of the drug in eliminating the allergic reactions.

pharmacological properties

The drug is given to eliminate the allergic symptoms.

Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics

Zyrtec (instruction manual contains information about the action of the drug on the body) is used to eliminate manifested symptoms of allergic reactions and to prevent them. Complex action of the drug based on the active element and auxiliary components.

An allergic reaction develops due to ingestion of foreign microparticles (the respiratory tract, esophagus, skin). In response occurs histamine release from quiescent state, as well as receptors enhance its production. Next, it sends a signal to the immune system of emerging malfunctions in the body.

Excessive amounts of histamine in the tissues is accompanied by various reaction (swelling, lacrimation, cough). Cetirizine belongs composition Zirtek drug blocks the action of receptors, but also limits the release of histamine from the quiescent state and prevents it from moving through the body. The result is a decrease in symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Together with additional elements cetirizine affects the capillaries and muscle tissue, reducing the development of inflammation, swelling and itching. In the presence of bronchial asthma Zirteka components removed spasm in bronchopulmonary system.

The combined effects of the drug contributes to the rapid removal of allergy symptoms:

• itching and rashes on the skin;
• swelling (soft tissue and internal organs);
• muscle spasms;
• cough reflex;
• mucus from the nasal cavity;
• excessive tearing, redness of the eyes, conjunctivitis.

The therapeutic effect was observed in 20 minutes after ingestion of the drug and lasts for days. In exchange reception Zirtek operates up to 72 hours after the last dose. Digestible components in the gastrointestinal tract, where further penetrate into the blood plasma. Output means excreted from 3 to 10 hours (depending on age, the functioning of the digestive tract and urinary systems).

Zyrtec does not cause the development of addiction, even with chronic administration. The medicine can be used to prevent the development of allergic symptoms. The rate of absorption and effectiveness of the drug does not depend on the release form.

Indications

Funds designated for elimination of symptoms caused by an allergic reaction:

• abundant mucus secretion of the nasal cavity;
• sneezing;
• increased lacrimation, eye redness, or conjunctivitis;
• dry, barking, cough reflex;
• lack of air caused by a spasm of the bronchopulmonary system;
• skin rash with or without itching it;
• increased swelling of the soft tissues;
• to reduce edema strong insect bite;
• to prevent the development of allergy in children vaccinated;
• for removal of inflammation and pruritus during treatment of chickenpox. Used in the treatment.

When trudnosbivaemoy high temperature (above 39 ° C) to give Zirtek recommended together with antipyretics to reduce the swelling of internal organs and quickly lower the temperature indicators.

Contraindications

Zyrtec (instruction manual contains a list of prohibitions for receiving means) It can cause complications if they ignored contraindications:

• intolerant elements are part of the drug;
• exacerbation of pathologies of renal and liver;
• Drops can appoint up to 6 months to 6 years of pills;
• period of gestation of the child and breastfeeds. The agent can pass through the placenta to the fetus, as well as breast milk. Adverse effects on the fetus and the baby during feeding, is not known.

Zyrtec is assigned under the supervision of the attending specialist in the presence of epilepsy and other muscle cramps. Also caution should be taken to people older than 65 years.

Instructions for use, the dosage of the drug Zyrtec in various forms of release

Zirtek recommended to apply the treatment after consultation with the doctor, particularly for eliminating allergic reactions in children or old age, as well as the presence of pathological liver or kidney. In other cases, the drug can be used according to the instructions.

General recommendations for the use of drops and tablets:

• for convenience vyschityvaniya desired dosage and medication, and children from 6 months to 6 years to achieve, given the drug in liquid form in the form of droplets;
• drug absorption occurs in the digestive tract (the main part), however it recommended to use means before a meal or for 1-1.5 hours after 2-3 hours. If the data is a break between the food and the medicament can not be implemented, then Zirtek starts to operate after 40-60 min after ingestion (on an empty stomach 20 min);
• grudnichki recommended to add drops expressed breast milk or a mixture (enough 5 mL). Solution droplets to give up nursing. In this case the preparation learned. If the means of giving a child after eating, it is likely that he or splyunet srygnet solution drops;
• until the child reaches 2 years of daily dosage is required to divide into 2 doses, to reduce the likelihood of complications;
• between the receiving means is necessary to strictly maintain the time interval necessary to maintain the concentration of agent in the body;
• means the dosage form is not changed from allergic symptoms (redness, itching or sneezing) changes only by gravity flow;
• dilution drops (because of the specific taste of acetic) are recommended to use clean water. She washed down the tablets;
• Tablets should not be chewed, with difficulty swallowing can be divided according to risk into 2 equal parts;
• basic histamine release occurs in the evening hours, however Zirtek desirable to use in the range from 10 to 11 pm, at single reception;
• Zyrtec can be used one-time, to eliminate the allergic symptoms or the course, from 7 to 28 days. Repeat treatment is possible after a break of 14-21 days. Duration of therapy is recommended to carry out intended specialist with the selection of dosage and duration of the course.

Children first treatment is given the minimum dose. If side effects are absent, then on the third day allowed to give a total daily dose.

For children

The droplets are allowed to use from 6 monthsBut until the child is a year receiving the drug should be administered under the supervision of a pediatrician. If there are abnormalities in liver or kidney functioning specialist selected individual dosage.

Admission Zirteka by age and type of the parameter of the drug:

Type of drug and age indicator	Means single dose (mg)	The daily dosage of agent (mg)
Drops
6-12 months	2,5	2,5
after a year to 2 years	2,5	2,5-5
After 2 years and up to the age of 6	2,5	5
After 6 years	5-10	5-10
Pills
After 6 years	5-10	5-10

For convenience vyschityvaniya Zirteka in liquid form 2.5 mg of drug equals 5 dropwise. Children older than 6 years of age is recommended to start with the 5 mg dose, gradually increasing to 10 mg, with the proviso that the therapeutic effect of poorly observed for 3 days.

Infants drops can be used nasally, 0.5 mg (1 drop) in each nasal passage. Before the year is a risk of side effects of the drug, so it is important to monitor any abnormal behavior and well-being of the child. If any means of use is canceled. Specialist are replaced Zirteka on analogue.

Up to 6 months Zyrtec can cause respiratory failure, so its use is strictly prohibited.

adult

After 18 years of Zyrtec is used 1 time per day, during the evening hours, 1 tablet or 20 drops. If necessary, a means to wash down with 120 ml of pure water. Required to withstand the time interval between ingestion and drug.

Side effects

Use of the drug Zyrtec to eliminate allergic symptoms can sometimes be accompanied by side effects.

Possible adverse effects of the drug:

• decrease in platelet count in the blood plasma. As a result, a small cut can cause a lot of blood loss;
• deterioration in the process of falling asleep and sleeping fortress, as a result of accumulated fatigue and malaise;
• dizziness, hallucinations and headaches;
• depressive or aggressive behavior, excessive restlessness;
• arbitrary spasmodic contraction of the muscles;
• blur the image and an arbitrary motion of the pupils;
• acceleration of the rhythm of the heart muscle;
• inflammation of mucous membranes of the nasal passages and throat;
• pain in the stomach, retching, diarrhea;
• sensation of dryness in the oral cavity after receiving medicament, quality and change in taste increase in appetite;
• deterioration of liver function;
• violation of urine output and spontaneous urination;
• an allergic reaction to components of the drug;
• dysaesthesia integuments expressed tingling, burning or tingling sensation no reason;
• weight gain at an unchanged level of power develops as a result of soft tissue swelling;
• the deterioration of brain function is expressed by a decrease in the memory prior to the development of amnesia.

Subject to the doctor's prescriptions and instructions, side effects are extremely rare. If these symptoms are manifested, for they must be reported immediately to the attending specialist and stop taking the medication.

Overdose

Zyrtec (instruction manual describes the symptoms of an overdose of the drug) chance of exceeding accepted dose of an organism is accompanied by the following reactions:

• strong sense of loss of strength and hypersomnia;
• behavior change with panic attacks;
• strong dilation of the pupils;

  

• bright headaches and dizziness to loss of balance;
• fainting and disruption of mental clarity;
• plentiful and loose stools;
• lack of urine;
• increased number of heartbeats with decreasing pressure;
• strong tremors of the limbs.

Upon detection of these signs of an urgent need to induce vomit, continue to use carbon black, and go to the nearest hospital for further treatment. blood purification of the drug using equipment will not result (hemodialysis).

special instructions

Receiving medicament to 6 months is invalid in any way, the drug can cause respiratory arrest or allergic reaction fatal.

After 65 years of age may change the kidney and liver, so that drug dosage recommended lower 2 times. If the violations are not available, the medicine is taken by the standard procedure.

In the presence of renal failure or abnormal liver functioning taking means is permitted after visiting a specialist and to determine their daily and a single dosage (determined individually for each patient). In the presence of epilepsy and other pathologies with accompaniment convulsive muscle contractions, use of the drug is carried out under strict control.

Zyrtec affects the functioning of the nervous system and can cause muscle twitching and dizziness and should be avoided, the period of treatment, transportation, driving and work requiring accuracy and increased attention.

In the presence of disease-causing delay urine output, the drug dose is calculated individually by the attending specialist.

Zyrtec is not recommended to combine with alcoholic beverages due to increased dysfunction of nerve cells.

drug interactions

Zyrtec (instructions for use with combined therapy contains a list incongruous preparations) should not be used together with the following medicines:

• Zyrtec and Theophylline. O deceleration occurs cetirizine from the body, this effect of the drug due to prolonged for 2.5-4 hours. As a result, it is impossible to calculate the precise time interval between doses of medication. The efficacy of theophylline is not changed;
• Ritonavir and Zyrtec. The combined use causes an increase in the blood concentration of cetirizine. When combined treatment job Zirteka reduced dosage (calculated healthcare professional);
• Zyrtec and drugs that affect the functioning of nerve cells. Combined use efficiency deteriorates nervous system.

Before assigning Zirtek preparation for disposal of allergic reactions should be reported physician or pediatrician on application of other medicaments for the determination of their compatibility. When incompatibility funds are replaced Zirteka analogue.

analogs

Acquisition analogues Zyrtec drug is required if there is intolerance to make up the elements, not combined in the combined treatment or are not satisfied with the price category. When choosing other means should be considered an integral part.

Recommended analogues:

• Allertek. It is recommended to use the drug to 3 years. Previously, only under strict control;
• Analergin. Experts appointed after the child is 1 year;
• Amertil. Allowed to be given to children after 6 years;
• Zodak. It can be used after the child reaches 1 year;
• Claritin. Appointed by pediatricians to 2 years;
• Loratadine. Children it can be used with 6 months;
• Parlazin. Means are allowed to eat after 1 year;
• Rolinoz. Used in the treatment when the child reaches 1 year;
• Suprastin. Under 6 years old are allowed only in the form of injections. It has a large list of side effects and contraindications;
• Tavegil. You can take children from 1 year;
• Fenistil. Approved for use in one month;
• Tsetrin. It can be given to children after reaching 2 years;
• Aerius. Allowed to use the tool after 1 year.

When replacing Zirteka must consider not only intolerance are part of the components, but also allowed the duration of the reception, and the likelihood of addiction. It is important in the treatment of seasonal exacerbation of allergic symptoms, as it requires long-term therapy.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

Zyrtec can be purchased in pharmacies without a prescription. Store in a dark and distant from children's access location, no more than 5 years from date of manufacture. The temperature should not exceed the mark of 25 degrees and drops to 30 degrees for tablets. Drops after opening should be stored in a tightly closed form.

Price Zirteka in different dosage forms in pharmacies of Moscow, St. Petersburg, regions

Zyrtec is available in pharmacies of the city or to order in an Internet pharmacy. Depending on the region type of the drug and the volume (number of tablets) price change means.

The price range for the drops and tablets Zyrtec in the regions:

City name	Type of product	Average cost (rubles).
Moscow	Tablets 7 pcs.	194-230
Tablets 10 pcs.	221-258
Tablets 20 pcs.	352-389
Drops 10 ml	180-290
Drops 20 ml	427-483
St. Petersburg	Tablets 7 pcs.	199-241
Tablets 10 pcs.	238-269
Tablets 20 pcs.	367-391
Drops 10 ml	182-201
Drops 20 ml	432-495
Yekaterinburg	Tablets 7 pcs.	201-242
Tablets 10 pcs.	225-261
Tablets 20 pcs.	353-392
Drops 10 ml	184-303
Drops 20 ml	430-289
Permian	Tablets 7 pcs.	189-222
Tablets 10 pcs.	218-249
Tablets 20 pcs.	346-379
Drops 10 ml	174-281
Drops 20 ml	418-477
Volgograd	Tablets 7 pcs.	191-225
Tablets 10 pcs.	220-251
Tablets 20 pcs.	348-381
Drops 10 ml	179-285
Drops 20 ml	420-480
Khabarovsk	Tablets 7 pcs.	198-235
Tablets 10 pcs.	226-263
Tablets 20 pcs.	359-399
Drops 10 ml	189-301
Drops 20 ml	430-491
Sochi	Tablets 7 pcs.	187-220
Tablets 10 pcs.	215-245
Tablets 20 pcs.	344-374
Drops 10 ml	170-275
Drops 20 ml	415-473

The online pharmacy should take into account the inclusion in the price of the shipping cost to the region.

Zyrtec in children is recommended to use in the form of drops and after specifying the dosage pediatrician. The manual is a list of prohibitions to the reception, as well as possible side effects. selected individual dosage for use in the presence of abnormalities in the kidney and liver.

Author: Svetlana Kotlyachkova

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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