The drug 'Diazolin' (for children) - instructions for use

The drug "Diazolin" (the international name "mebhydroline") is a drug that has been used for many years to treat allergies in adults and children. This drug refers to antihistamine drugs, or blockers of histamine H1 receptors. Despite the fact that there are several dozens of similar drugs on the Russian pharmaceutical market today, Diazolin is still very popular, being in third and fourth places in terms of sales in the respective drug group. Of course, not least this situation is explained by its low price, but it's not just this: the drug has proved to be an effective, effective remedy that quickly brings relief.

The drug "Diazolin" for children and adults is prescribed for all manifestations of allergy. It effectively removes the mucosal edema, eliminates itching and skin rashes. Its use can be recommended for atopic dermatitis, hay fever, hives, eczema, bronchial asthma. The drug "Diazolin" children's instruction for use recommends giving to babies, including, and with insect bites: its reception promotes rapid elimination of itching and reduction of edema. However, this medicine, as well as most others, should not be prescribed to children on their own: there are serious contraindications to its use.

The drug "Diazolin" for children (instruction on the use of the drug draws special attention to this), as well as in the "adult" dosage, should not be taken by those who suffer from peptic ulcer. This drug has the property of irritating the gastric mucosa, so it is used with caution in gastritis. In addition, paradoxically, there are cases of allergy to the drug itself, "Diazolin," which is manifested by itching and rash. Therefore, if the drug is taken for a long time, but the patient's condition is only aggravated, it is worth consulting with a doctor - there may be a case of his individual intolerance. Absolute contraindication to the appointment of this drug is a tendency to convulsions, as well as age to two years.

The drug "Diazolin" for children - the instruction for the use of the drug emphasizes this - differs from the treatment for adults, primarily by its dosage. In one pellet for children - 0.05 g of diazolinum, for adults - 0.1 g. Babies over two years are prescribed one dragee per reception, up to two times a day, five years older - two or three times. The exact daily dose and the number of medications the doctor determines. It can be reduced with liver and kidney diseases. In addition to pills, for children, the drug "Diazolin" in the form of granules. Of these, a suspension is prepared by adding 100 ml of hot (+40 - + 50 °) boiled water to the vial and carefully mixing its contents for several minutes. A single dose of a suspension for children of two to three years is 2.5 ml, four to six to 5 ml, seven to ten to 7.5 ml. Take it three times a day, before consumption must be shaken. Take the drug "Diazolin" (child) instruction recommends 5-7 days. The duration of the course for adults is determined by the attending physician, based on the nature and severity of allergic manifestations.

Side effects of the drug may manifest as a result of taking an "adult" dose, and after the appointment of the drug "Diazolin for children". Instructions for use indicate the possibility of pain in the stomach, dry mouth, drowsiness and fatigue, blurred vision. Most often, however, they are caused by an overdose of the drug. In most cases, it is well tolerated by both adults and small patients, and in the absence of contraindications, it can be recommended for use as an effective antihistamine.