Almost every mother knows what a child allergy is. The peak of food allergy is in the last decade. Even with breastfeeding, the child may develop allergic reactions to foods eaten by the mother. When introducing lures to prevent the development of an allergic reaction, each new component is given in minimal portions.
However, in addition to food, it is possible to develop allergies to pollen, dust, wool of domestic animals, natural fabrics, household chemicals. The reason for the growth of allergic reactions in environmental pollution. However, another reason, strangely enough, is the sterility of our apartments. When cleaning with various means, microbes are destroyed, and the baby does not develop a protective reaction - immunity to allergens.
Drugs for the treatment of allergies and the principle of their action
Simultaneously with the growth of allergy, a variety of dosage forms for its treatment is growing. Among them, the preparation is phenylethyl. It belongs to the pharmacotherapeutic group of antiallergic agents - blockers. The action is achieved by blocking the histamine receptors and reducing the increased permeability of capillaries, the occurrence of which is associated with allergic reactions.
Fenistil for children is the only anti-allergic drug that is allowed to give babies from the first month of life, of course under the supervision of a doctor. The advantages of fenistil for such small children are also that it is pleasant to taste, does not require dilution, the pipette in the vial enables precise dosing.
In what cases are Fenistil taken and in what dosage?
Children's drops of fenistil will remove irritation from the bite of insects, soothe the itching with rubella, measles, chickenpox, relieve eczema and manifestations of food allergies. The effect of fenistil is noticeable after 15-45 minutes after application. To small children recommend Fenistil drops to prevent an allergic reaction before vaccination.
If we talk about how to take drops of fenistil, then remember that it can not be added to hot foods. For babies it is possible to add in a bottle with milk or a mixture or to give in undiluted form from a spoon. How many drops of fenistil to give to a child depends on the age and weight: for children under 12 years of age, daily intake is 0.1 mg per kg of body weight, children over 12 years of age about 9-18 mg.
For more convenient use of Fenistil Drops, dosage for children by age has been developed:
- from 1 month to 1 year - 3-10 drops three times a day;
- from 1 year to 3 years - 10-15 drops three times a day;
- from 4 to 12 years - 15-20 drops three times a day.
Use in children under the age of 1 should be used with caution, since sedation can cause episodes of nocturnal apnea .
If the child is predisposed to drowsiness, then for the drug Fenistil Drops, a way of applying before bedtime and a half dose before breakfast in the morning is possible.
Side effects
It can be said that Fenistil came in place of well-known Tavegil . However, such a modern drug as Fenistil Drops can cause side effects:
- nausea;
- drowsiness;
- dry mouth;
- dizziness;
- headache;
- excitation;
- edema;
- skin rash;
- muscle spasms;
- violation of the function of external respiration.
However, on the assurance of manufacturers and pediatricians, side effects occur in very rare cases. To prevent possible reactions to the drug and productive, effective treatment, it is necessary to closely monitor the behavior and well-being of the child from the first days of use.
Contraindications
Finistil in the form of release - drops, as well as any medical preparations, has contraindications to application. Do not take with hypersensitivity and with diseases of the lungs and bladder.
Composition of drops of fenistil
In the vial of 20 ml:
- 1 mg dimethidene maleate per 1 ml (20 drops) of the drug;
- ethanol 96%,
- preservative E218 (methyl parahydroxybenzoate),
- sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate,
- non-crystallizable liquid sorbitol,
- purified water.
Cases of overdose
In case of incorrect use of the drug Fenistil Drops, an overdose can occur, which can be determined in children by increased excitability, tachycardia, flushing to the face, urinary retention, lowering blood pressure, fever, hallucinations, seizures.
For drops of fenistil, the shelf life is 3 years at a temperature of no higher than 30 degrees.