The drug "Tsetrin". Instructions for use

The drug "Tsetrin", the instruction for use informs, is used to prevent the development of allergic reactions. The main active component of the drug is cetirizine (it is a metabolite of hydroxyzine, a blocker of histamine receptors, a competitive histamine antagonist). This substance contributes not only to reducing the severity of allergy manifestations, but also to preventing its occurrence. It helps to eliminate the itching; Reduce the release of mediators that cause inflammation in the late stages of allergic reactions; Inhibit the manifestation of a histamine-mediated initial phase of allergy; Reduce the permeability of capillaries; Reduce the spread of eosinophils, neutrophils and basophils; To stop a spasm of smooth muscles.

The drug "Tsetrin", the instruction for use contains this information, eliminates the reaction of the skin to cooling in the presence of urticaria caused by low temperatures, the administration of histamine preparations, as well as allergens of a specific type. In addition, there is a decrease in histamine-induced bronchoconstriction with mild asthma.

The medicine "Tsetrin". Indications for use

The drug is used to treat atopic dermatitis (as part of complex therapy); Year-round and seasonal allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis; Allergic dermatoses; Angioedema; edema; Chronic recurrent hives.

The preparation "Tsetrin" recommends the use of the following method:

• Children from six to twelve - half the tablet twice a day (maximum ten milligrams);
• Children who have reached the age of twelve, and adults - one tablet once a day.

In the presence of renal failure, the daily volume is halved.

The standard course of treatment can be from one week to a month. For the treatment of chronic diseases, the term can be extended to six weeks.

The drug is available in film-coated tablets. They are designed for internal use.

The medication "Tsetrin", the instruction for use informs, may cause some side effects. Among them, such disruptions in the functioning of the central nervous system as migraine, drowsiness, depression, changes in perception of taste, dizziness, tremor, insomnia, hypo- or hypersthesia, increased excitability. There may also be a feeling of dry mouth, gastritis, anorexia, swelling or discoloration of the tongue, a malfunction of the liver, stomatitis and other undesirable effects from the gastrointestinal tract. Rarely are there arterial hypertension, tachycardia, arthralgia, urinary retention, myalgia, pharyngitis. In addition, hypersensitivity to the components of the drug may manifest some allergic reactions.

Tablets "Tsetrin", the instruction for use pays special attention to this, are contraindicated in the period of expectation of the child and lactation (as the medicine is able to penetrate into the milk), and also if the patient's age is less than six years (in this situation the medication in question is used in the form Syrup).

It is also noted that the drug "Tsetrin" should be taken with caution in conjunction with sedatives. No other clinically relevant interaction was detected.

You should know the symptoms of an overdose of the pharmaceutical product in question. Among them, itching, tremor, urine retention, palpitations, drowsiness. In case of deliberate or unintentional exceeding of the recommended dosage, it is necessary to induce vomiting, rinse the stomach, give the patient a laxative and enterosorbent.