With increased sensitivity of the body to certain substances, an inadequate reaction of the immune system arises - an allergy. To stop the attack, most people use various antihistamines. One of the most effective are considered tablets "Cetrin", which are prescribed for the treatment of both children and adults. The tool has many analogues with different therapeutic efficacy.
General information about the drug
In recent years, the number of patients diagnosed with allergies has begun to increase. Increasingly, the population suffers not only from plant pollen and animal hair, but also atypical hypersensitivity to temperature extremes (allergy to the sun, frost). Unpleasant symptoms accompanying the pathological condition develop against the background of increased histamine production. Eliminate the phenomenon and normalize the patient's condition only with the help of antihistamines. A powerful decongestant and antipruritic effect is possessed by Cetrin.
Why do these pills help? The antiallergic agent belongs to the second generation and is able to save the patient from the discomfort that causes the disease. The drug belongs to the group of selective histamine blockers.
Release form
An Indian pharmaceutical company produces Cetrin in the form of tablets and liquid (syrup). The latter type is often used in pediatric practice due to the ability to clearly calculate the dosage and sweetish taste of the medicine. The volume of the bottle can be 30 or 60 ml. In the form of tablets, the drug is used for older children and adults. The package contains 10, 20 or 30 tablets per blister. The drug does not have other forms of release.
What is included in the composition?
The main active ingredient is cetirizine - a substance that blocks H1-histamine receptors and reduces the manifestations of an allergic reaction. One tablet contains 10 mg of this component. It does not cause a pronounced sedative effect, like many antihistamines.
Cetrin also contains excipients: corn starch, magnesium stearate, lactose, povidone. The syrup contains a greater number of additional components.
Therapeutic effect
The therapeutic effect is due to the presence of cetirizine in the substance, which can prevent the connection of histamine with receptors and, thereby, eliminate the symptoms of an allergic reaction: tearing, redness of certain areas of the skin, itching, swelling.
As a preventative measure for the development of allergies, Cetrin may also be used. Why these pills are described in the instructions, but only a doctor should prescribe the medicine.
An antihistamine can eliminate various skin reactions, including cold. With a mild stage of bronchial asthma, the drug reduces histamine-induced bronchoconstriction.
“Cetrin” refers to 2nd generation anti-allergic drugs, which are characterized by a reduced effect on the functioning of the nervous system. That is, the tablets practically do not cause drowsiness, but at the same time they are less effective in relieving the allergic reaction. Preparations of the previous generation, which have a powerful inhibitory effect on the central nervous system, have a more pronounced therapeutic effect.
Allergy Cetrin tablets can significantly reduce the number of eosinophils, which leads to a decrease in the severity of the late stage reaction to hypersensitivity. The inhibitory effect on cytokines causes an anti-inflammatory effect and reduces the negative reaction of the immune system.
When is it prescribed?
A direct indication for the use of the drug “Cetrin” is the presence in the patient’s history of information about hypersensitivity to certain substances. You can eliminate the symptoms of allergies with tablets in the following cases:
- Seasonal rhinitis.
- Pollinosis.
- Eczema.
- Bronchial asthma.
- Allergic conjunctivitis.
- Quincke's edema.
- Hives.
- Dermatosis (allergic dermatitis or neurodermatitis).
- Year-round rhinitis of an allergic type.
The drug is recommended to be taken as an anti-inflammatory drug for the prevention and prevention of deterioration. For example, Citrine significantly reduces the number of asthma attacks during treatment and prevention of bronchial disease.
How to use?
Cetrin tablets are taken regardless of food intake. Drink the medicine with a small amount of water. Dosage depends on the severity of the patient's condition and age group. Adults and children can be prescribed 10 mg of the drug per day (1 tablet) or 0.5 mg twice a day. Relief of symptoms is observed already 15-20 minutes after taking the antihistamine medication. The therapeutic effect persists for 24 hours. During this period, the patient practically does not observe signs characteristic of allergy.
A day after taking the pill, allergy symptoms will begin to resume, which indicates the need for repeated use of the drug. Before taking "Cetrin", you should familiarize yourself with the official instructions, get the recommendations of an allergist regarding the treatment of the disease. A specialist will help to understand the dosage of the drug and, possibly, prescribe additional therapy.
For patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency, the dosage should be selected strictly by the doctor. Usually it is half the daily norm - 5 mg.
Can I give the drug to children?
Starting from the age of 6, Cetrin tablets can be used to treat allergic manifestations in babies. Doctors recommend using syrup for small patients. Liquid medicine is suitable for children 2-6 years old. Dosage is determined based on the condition of the child and the severity of symptoms.
There is a practice of prescribing an antihistamine to babies in their first year of life. The syrup should be used only after consulting a doctor. The daily amount of the drug should not exceed 2.5 ml. Experts say that the prevention of such a pathological phenomenon as the atopic march is also in the power of the Cetrin medicine. The dosage of the drug should not be determined independently. Only in the event that the appointment of a specialist is observed, is it possible to alleviate the patient's condition.
An antihistamine gently affects the activity of the baby’s nervous system, allows him to calm down and fall asleep. Allergic skin reactions in most cases are treated at home. In addition to the antihistamine, additional exposure at the local level will be needed.
Contraindications
Relative contraindications for use are renal failure and patient age. In this case, only a specialist can decide on the need for treatment and adjust the individual scheme. In tablets "Cetrin" for children It is contraindicated to give up to 6 years.
The use of an antihistamine should be avoided in case of intolerance to the components in the composition. It is not allowed to take the drug during gestation and lactation. For women in position, doctors select more gentle drugs that can relieve unpleasant symptoms of an allergic reaction.
Cetrin: analogues
Cheaper than Cetrin will cost patients the following drug analogues:
- "Loratadine."
- "Diazolin."
- "Cetirizine."
- Cetirinax.
- Suprastin.
- "Lethizen."
The most suitable substitute for the Indian antihistamine medication can be selected by the attending physician, taking into account the patient's history and sensitivity to the active ingredients. At the same time, Cetrin is suitable for many patients. Analogues are cheaper mainly for antiallergic drugs of the first generation, which do not have a pronounced selective activity and cause side effects from the functionality of the nervous system.
The most expensive are antihistamines belonging to the third generation. Drugs tend to act selectively and not to influence the activity of the central nervous system during therapy. Compared to first-generation drugs, they have the same powerful therapeutic effect. This group of pharmaceutical products includes drugs such as Erius, Claritin.
"Suprastin" - a proven anti-allergic agent
An antihistamine of Hungarian origin has long been used to eliminate and stop the symptoms of allergies. The active ingredient of Suprastin is chloropyramine hydrochloride. The drug belongs to the first generation and produces a pronounced sedative effect related to side effects.
Choosing which antihistamine is best suited for treatment - Suprastin or Tsetrin - you should carefully read the instructions for each drug. Suprastin has an extended list of contraindications: peptic ulcer, prostate hyperplasia, arrhythmia, asthma attacks, myocardial infarction, therapy with MAO inhibitors, urinary retention. An impressive list of side effects is also included, which include:
- Dizziness.
- Increased drowsiness.
- Arrhythmia.
- Attacks of nausea and vomiting.
- Eye hypertension.
- Dysuria.
- Thrombocytopenia.
- Agranulocytosis.
- Encephalopathy
- Visual impairment.
"Suprastin" can be used to treat infants. The dosage of tablets is calculated by a specialist.
Zodak
A popular antihistamine also belongs to the second generation. Available in the form of drops, syrup and tablets. The active substance is cetirizine hydrochloride, that is, the tool is a complete analogue of "Cetrin." Patients say that subject to the dosage prescribed by the doctor, the drug does not cause a sedative effect and does not affect the central nervous system.
Contraindications for the use of the Zodak medication are pregnancy, lactation, babies under 1 year old, hypersensitivity to substances in the composition.
Side effects of the drug "Cetrin"
To avoid side effects, you should first familiarize yourself with the annotation and understand how to take Cetrin. The drug is actually quite rarely causes negative reactions and is normally tolerated by the body. Side effects are possible from the nervous system. The drug causes drowsiness, headache, increased arousal, weakness. Reactions from the digestive and immune systems are much less common: increased gas formation, constipation, pain in the abdomen, dyspepsia, skin rashes, itching.
Tablets "Cetrin" are prescribed for courses of therapy. Long-term medication is undesirable. The medicine can be used for prevention in times of danger of developing allergy symptoms.
Cetrin tablets: price and reviews
Many people of different age groups experience allergy symptoms. The hardest hit is for patients with congenital hypersensitivity to certain irritating substances. Antihistamines help to cope with the problem and stop the development of allergic symptoms.
Positive recommendations deserved the drug "Cetrin." Its cost is available for most people who need anti-allergic therapy, and is 130-170 rubles. for 20 tablets. The drug quickly copes even with severe allergy symptoms. The therapeutic effect lasts for 24 hours, after which a new dose of the drug should be taken. Only in rare cases, "Cetrin" was completely powerless and did not bring improvement. This suggests that each organism is individual.