Zirtek medicine (drops) - instructions for use indicate this - is a histamine competitive antagonist that blocks histamine H1 receptors. The medication helps to alleviate and prevent the development of an allergic reaction. The tool has an antiexudative and antipruritic effect. The drug is active in the early stages of an allergic reaction; at a late stage, the drug helps to limit the release of inflammatory mediators, reduces the migration of basophils, neutrophils, eosinophils. Zirtek medication (drops) - the instructions for use contain such data - it reduces permeability in capillaries, reduces spasms in smooth muscles, and prevents the development of swelling in tissues. Therapeutic dosages almost do not provoke a sedative effect.
After a single dose of 10 mg of the drug, the onset of the effect appears after an hour. The drug lasts for a day. After discontinuation of therapy, the effect of the medication persists for three days.
Instructions for use drops "Zirtek." Indications
Prescribe medication for allergic rhinitis, seasonal and year-round conjunctivitis. The drug effectively reduces the intensity and eliminates manifestations such as conjunctival hyperemia, lacrimation, sneezing, itching. Indications include urticaria, idiopathic in a chronic course, including allergic dermatitis, hay fever. The drug is prescribed for angioedema, skin itching, as part of a combined treatment for atopic asthma.
Contraindications
The Zirtek agent (drops) is not recommended - the instructions for use warns about this - during pregnancy, intolerance, during feeding. Caution is shown in moderate to severe heart failure in a chronic course. Dose adjustment may be required for elderly patients, children. Do not prescribe the drug to patients up to a year.
The drug "Zirtek" (drops). Instructions for use. Adverse reactions
The medicine provokes disorders in the gastrointestinal tract, dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, headaches. In some cases, allergic reactions can aggravate: urticaria, angioedema, rash, itching.
Dosage regimen
Before taking, you should dissolve the drops in water. For patients from six years old, the dosage is 10 milligrams once or five milligrams twice a day, for children from two to six years old - 5 mg 1 r./day or 2.5 mg / 2 r./day.
The medicine "Zirtek" (drops). Instruction Price. additional information
When taking the drug in therapeutic doses, there is no increased effect of ethanol. However, when using the product, it is recommended to abandon the use of alcohol-containing products. On the basis of treatment, caution is advised when driving a vehicle and engaging in activities requiring special attention. With an overdose, the intensity of side effects increases. The treatment is symptomatic. Hemodialysis in case of poisoning is ineffective. The cost of medicine in pharmacies is from 200 rubles.