Allergic reactions are frequent companions of children. Antihistamines that eliminate allergy manifestations, today there are many. This or that drug specialists are prescribed depending on the severity of the allergy and its manifestations. In this article, we'll talk about an antiallergic agent, like the erius.
Form release and composition of the erius
The active component of the antihistamine drug erius is desloratadine. Also in its composition there are auxiliary substances, flavors and dyes.
The drug begins to act after 30 minutes after administration. The time of its action in the body is about 24 hours. The drug is good because it penetrates into the tissues of the body, it does not enter the brain, and therefore does not cause disruption of attention and coordination of movements. This effect was proved in clinical trials.
Erius for children under 12 years of age is available as a syrup. Older children recommend pills.
Indications for the use of the preparation is erius
Experts appoint the erius in the following cases:
- allergic rhinitis, including year-round;
- congenital allergies;
- skin rash;
- allergic conjunctivitis, etc.
How to take erius?
Erius against allergies is taken once a day at the recommended dose. The intake of the drug does not depend on the child's eating.
For children aged 2 to 12 years, the erius is given exclusively as a syrup.
The recommended dosage of the erius preparation for children 2 to 6 years is 2.5 ml, and for children aged 6 to 12 years - 5 ml.
Eryus tablets are for children over 12 years old. To children of younger age, erio tablets are contraindicated, because of frequent cases of side effects.
Dosage tablets for children over 12 years is 5 mg or 1 tablet per day. Specialist for children of this age can also recommend the use of the drug Eryus in the form of a syrup. In this case, the daily dose increases to 10 ml.
Sometimes, doctors can prescribe an eriuus for children younger than two years at a dosage of 2.5 ml. However, parents should be attentive to the state of the child, as studies have shown that in children aged 6 months to 2 years, side effects occur frequently.
Duration of drug intake
The duration of treatment in each case is determined by a specialist. It depends on the severity of the allergic reaction and the degree of its severity.
In the case of chronic allergies or year-round allergic rhinitis, Eryus can be used during a period with pronounced symptoms. After the symptoms are eliminated, the intake of the erius is stopped and resumed with the advent of new symptoms.
In clinical conditions, the erius preparation was used for 38 days. During this time he remained effective.
How are the side effects of the erius manifested?
In children aged 6 months to 2 years, side effects noted: diarrhea, chills, restless sleep, and allergic reactions to the drug are possible.
In children older than 2 years, taking the syrup erius causes side effects in rare cases. They appear as a dry mouth,
Contraindications and overdose
Antihistamine Eryus is categorically contraindicated in children under 6 months of age and is not recommended for use by children under 2 years of age. Children suffering from severe kidney failure should take the erius under the supervision of a doctor.
In the recommended doses, the drug can not cause an overdose. If a large number of eryus was taken accidentally, you should immediately consult a doctor. The patient in this case is washed with a stomach, gives activated charcoal and depending on the general condition, can prescribe therapy.