The drug 'Zirtek' drops: instructions for use, release forms, properties

In this article, such a drug as "Zirtek", drops will be considered. Instructions for their use, proposed in this article, is not a doctor's recommendation and is purely informational and fact-finding. Readers should not, based on the information in this publication, start using the medication. Self-medication is unacceptable. The patient needs a preliminary consultation with a doctor.

What is Zirtek?

Most often in pharmacies there is a form of release "Zirtek" - drops. Instructions for use, published by the manufacturer, recommend using them only in strictly defined cases.

"Zirtek" is available in 10 ml vials, as well as in tablets (0.01 g). The tablets are covered with a sheath, and are sold in 7 pieces in one package.

The effect of the drug is based on the inhibition of histamine receptors and the prevention of allergic reactions. The main active substance of the drug is called cetirizine dihydrochloride. In addition, it contains a preparation and auxiliary substances. The drug "Zirtek", the composition of which we have described, is applied taking into account indications and pharmacological properties.

It is used as a prophylactic, and also used in combination therapy for allergies, it relieves and relieves itching, prevents swelling of the tissues and spasm of smooth musculature. The effect is achieved in 20-60 minutes after taking the drug and lasts more than a day.

Method of application of Zirtek medication

Drops of instructions for use, submitted by the manufacturer of the drug does not recommend giving patients under the age of 6 months. For children from six months of age, the daily dose does not exceed 2.5 mg per day of the course. To children 1-2 years the preparation is given on 2.5 mg up to twice in 24 hours, from 2-6 years the dose is increased to - 5 mg per day.

Babies over 6 years of age and adults should not exceed the daily maximum dose of more than 10 mg daily. People suffering from kidney failure should take no more than half the daily dose given above.

Indications for the admission of "Zirtek" drops

Instructions for use on the drug is recommended for the treatment of symptoms of allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis, urticaria and other allergic reactions with rashes on the skin and itching. Tablets are also taken to treat other allergic reactions.

Contraindications "Zirtek"

The drug "Zirtek" is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women. In drops "Zirtek" do not give children up to 6 months, and in tablets up to 2 years, with a violation of the liver or kidneys can not use the drug up to 6 years.

In addition, do not take "Zirtek" with high sensitivity to the components of this drug.

Side effects with taking Zirtek medication

• Nervous system: sleep disturbance (both drowsiness and insomnia), headaches, dizziness, confused consciousness, impaired coordination of movements, vision, thinking, cramps, pain and bleeding in the eyes, tinnitus, deafness, anxiety, depression.
• Digestive system: diarrhea, hemorrhoids, constipation, indigestion, vomiting, thirst, stomatitis, changes in appetite, taste can disappear, pain in the abdomen, gastritis, increased gas formation.
• Cardiovascular system: heart failure, heart palpitations, migraines.
• Respiratory system: bleeding from the nose, sinusitis, pharyngitis, cough, increased secretion in the bronchi, upper respiratory tract infection, bronchospasm.
• Genitourinary system: edema, cystitis, problems with urination, urinary tract infections, bleeding from the genital tract in women between menstrual periods.
• Skin: urticaria, itching, boils, dermatitis, eczema, rash, rashes in the form of vesicles, excessive sweating, dryness and peeling of the skin.

Also possible: weakness in the muscles, pain in the back, arthritis, arthrosis, diabetes, dehydration, weight gain, chills, pain in the mammary glands, fever, malaise. The doctor will inform you how long you can take Zirtek.