In the article, we consider the instructions and reviews for the Zodak tool.
This medicine is an antihistamine. Its active component affects the manifestation of allergies at its early or late stages of development. Take this medication in accordance with the dosages recommended by the doctor. This tool also helps to cope with the symptoms of chronic allergies. Taking it for a long time is not addictive in people.
Reviews about the "Zodak" are abundant.
Composition and format of the issue
The drug is available in two forms. These are drops and pills. Depending on the form of release, the composition of the drug also varies.
Drops of this drug are colorless, but a yellow tinge may be present. The active ingredient is cetirizine hydrochloride. Excipients are glacial acetic acid along with purified water, sodium acetate and propylene glycol. It is worth noting that the drug in this form has a pleasant banana flavor, therefore children like drops. Instructions and reviews about the "Zodak" confirm this.
The active ingredient of the tablets is also cetirizine hydrochloride, as in drops. Excipients are corn starch along with povidone, magnesium stearate, fry, titanium dioxide and macrogol.
Reviews about the "Zodak" for children and adults are mostly positive.
Pharmacological effects
This drug helps people with allergies, it blocks histamine receptors. This tool belongs to the category of histamine antagonists. The "Zodak" has a pronounced antiallergenic effect.
Use the medication and for prevention. For example, it is advisable to use the drug if the person is sure that he will be in contact with some kind of allergen. Thus, it will be possible to prevent the appearance of unpleasant symptoms.
Reviews about the tablets "Zodak" consider below.
In addition, the medication can also have an antipruritic effect, leading to a decrease in the processes of migration of inflammatory cells. In addition, it reduces the rate of formation of mediators, manifested in late allergies.
The presented tool helps people minimize the risks of mucosal edema by relieving muscle spasms. True, the antiserotonin effect of this drug is absent. In the event that the drug is taken correctly, it will not have a sedative effect and will not be addictive even after prolonged use, according to reviews and instructions to the Zodak for children and adults.
Pharmacokinetics of the drug
According to studies, more than 50% of patients who took this drug, relief came within thirty minutes. True, in most cases, the effect of the "Zodak" occurs within the first hour after use and lasts for one day.
The active ingredient is almost 100% absorbed in the digestive system, and it doesn’t matter if the patient took this medicine with or after meals. In any case, the effect will be the same, but the rate of absorption after eating food may be slightly reduced. As for the drops of "Zodak", they should be taken with caution to those people who have impaired kidney function.
Immediately after administration, the active active component of the drug combines with blood plasma proteins by more than 90%, and it cannot penetrate into the cells. About 70% of the active ingredient is excreted through the kidneys, in the case of dialysis this does not happen.
Next, we consider the indications for the use of this medical product and find out in which cases it is suitable for use.
Feedback on the use of the Zodak will be presented at the end of the article.
Indications for use of a medicinal product
The medicine is an antiallergenic medication prescribed by doctors for the treatment of chronic seasonal allergies. Among other things, this tool is very effective in rhinitis, itching and urticaria. Also, this drug helps if there is swelling of the mucous membrane, coughing or sneezing. The presented drug can be used in the treatment of the following ailments:
- if you are allergic to flowering or hay fever;
- in case of Quincke's edema;
- against the background of dermatoses, accompanied by itching;
- against the background of idiopathic urticaria.
According to reviews, the "Zodak" for children is ideal.
Instructions for use
The dosage of this drug is set strictly on an individual basis, which directly depends on the doctor's prescriptions. This tool can be taken regardless of food. Chewing pills is not necessary, they must be washed down with a small amount of liquid.
Instructions for adults
The pattern of use of the drug "Zodak" is as follows:
- Taking pills. When treating an adult, one tablet is prescribed per day.
- The use of drops. Adult patients should take twenty drops at a time.
- Syrup treatment. The dosage of syrup for an adult patient is 10 milliliters at a time, which corresponds to two scoops.
These are standard dosages. It is worth noting that the exact dosage of the drug should be prescribed by a doctor.
Is the drug suitable for children up to a year? Reviews about the "Zodak" is better to read in advance.
Instruction for children
For children, this medicine is used only after dilution with a certain amount of water. The age of the child affects the dose volume:
- Children aged 1 year to 2 years are shown taking the medicine twice a day in a dose of 5 drops. Giving the baby a medicine is necessary in the evening and in the morning. So it is indicated in the instructions for drops "Zodak". According to reviews, the drug begins to act very quickly.
- For children aged 2 to 6 years, 10 drops are needed once or twice.
- The daily dosage for children aged 6 to 12 years is 20 drops. You can give this drug once in the morning or twice.
The dosage is also influenced by concomitant diseases. For example, if there are liver diseases, then the daily dosage is automatically reduced. The duration of admission is determined individually, in connection with which you must definitely visit a doctor.
Side effects
Reviews about the "Zodak" confirm that when using this drug in the exact dosage prescribed by the doctor, the appearance of adverse reactions is practically excluded. But still, taking this medication can be the cause of the following side effects:
- the appearance of dry mucous membranes and headaches;
- depression of the nervous system along with nausea and insomnia;
- the occurrence of abdominal pain and drowsiness.
It is extremely rare for people to use side effects in the form of diarrhea, swelling, dysuria, tremor and aggression. Given that the remnants of the drug leave through the kidneys, it should be carefully consumed by those people who suffer from diseases of this organ.
It is worth emphasizing that with the help of the "Zodak" it is impossible to completely get rid of allergies. This drug only quickly relieves symptoms and alleviates the human condition. In this regard, it is very important to reduce the impact of irritating factors and visit a doctor who will additionally prescribe an immunomodulator.
How can an overdose occur?
Often, symptoms of an overdose can occur if the recommended norm of the drug is exceeded five times. The most famous symptoms include confusion along with drowsiness, aggression, stupor, headache and trembling in the arms and legs.
In addition, with an overdose of “Zodac”, patients may experience edema, nausea and vomiting, problems with urination, and, in addition, severe diarrhea. Treatment should be aimed at stopping the symptoms. The patient needs to rinse the stomach, give the available absorbent, for example, activated charcoal.
In the case of observing similar signs in a child, you must immediately call an ambulance, and do not forget to do the procedures described above.
It is important to remember that the "Zodak" is prohibited for children under one year old. Reviews about the drug are presented at the end of the article.
Are there any contraindications?
The drug is not recommended for use if patients have an allergy to any of its ingredients. Also, it is prescribed with great care to people in old age, and for patients suffering from kidney failure, this drug is not prescribed at all. In addition, it is not prescribed for pregnant women, as it can lead to impaired fetal development.
Now consider what kind of medicine there are analogues.
Analogues of the drug
The analogs of this drug have the same pharmacokinetics as Zodak, which is achieved thanks to one active substance - cetirizine hydrochloride. Thus, if for some reason Zodak cannot be taken, the doctor prescribes one of the following drugs: Cetrin, Lethisen, Parlazin, Amertil, or Cetirizine.
The drug "Cetrin" is an antihistamine that is intended to eliminate the symptoms of an allergic reaction in children and adults. It belongs to the group of selective (selective) antihistamines, which are also called histamine blockers. The drug does not have a strong sedative effect and depression of the central nervous system, so it is used mainly as an anti-allergic drug, starting from 2 years.
"Cetirizine" is a competitive histamine antagonist, a metabolite of hydroxyzine, blocks H1-histamine receptors. It prevents the development and facilitates the course of allergic reactions, has an antipruritic and antiexudative effect. It affects the early stage of allergic reactions, limits the release of inflammatory mediators in the late stage of an allergic reaction, reduces the migration of eosinophils, neutrophils and basophils. Reduces capillary permeability, prevents the development of tissue edema, relieves spasm of smooth muscles. Eliminates the skin reaction to the introduction of histamine, specific allergens, as well as cooling (with cold urticaria).
special instructions
Reviews about Zodak drops for children and tablets are of interest to many.
Doctors do not recommend combining this drug with other medical devices that have a depressing effect on the nervous system, since it can also cause slight inhibition in some cases.
In addition, this tool can only be prescribed in situations where the patient has no disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system. Among other things, this tool is undesirable to use with alcoholic beverages. The presented drug is suitable for people suffering from diabetes, as it contains saccharin (i.e. a sweetener), which makes it possible to use it without any fear.
Even despite the absence of a pronounced inhibition effect, the Zodak should not be taken at work requiring increased concentration of attention and concentration. This vehicle does not significantly affect the ability to drive a car.
Storage conditions and cost of medication
The cost of this drug depends largely on the city, and, in addition, on the chosen pharmacy. The average price in Russian pharmacies is usually as follows:
- for drops will have to pay from 100 to 200 rubles;
- pills will cost consumers from 120 to 250 rubles.
It is necessary to store the "Zodak" in a dark place, as the sun's rays can adversely affect the active component of the medicine. After the expiration date, the medication should be disposed of.
Next, we find out what consumers write in their comments about this drug.
Reviews about the "Zodak"
In the reviews, people write that the “Zodak” helps a lot in the treatment of allergies and copes with its symptoms. Consumers call this medicine a very effective medicine. It is noted that if you drink the drug in the morning, then you can forget about allergies for the whole day.
With the side effects that are indicated in the instructions, people do not encounter. Thus, consumers emphasize in their comments that if you give this medicine strictly according to the instructions, you will not have to face any adverse reactions.
Patients also tell from their experience that they regularly take the medicine fourteen days a day twice a year, this helps them not to suffer from seasonal allergies.
Parents report that this drug, when used in children, quickly eliminates allergic symptoms, eliminating itchy eyes and severe rhinitis. The advantages of this drug are parents of young children include not only its effectiveness, but also its pleasant taste. It's no secret that all children take ordinary pills with a creak, and the kids use drops of this medication without any problems. Reviews of the "Zodak" confirm this.
Thus, this drug is an excellent remedy for allergic manifestations, which is trusted not only by adult patients, but also by parents of young children. In particular, people praise this drug for the absence of side effects.