Modern adaptive antihistamine is a broad spectrum of action, Cetrin has proven itself as a remedy for relieving allergy symptoms. Eliminating such manifestations as reddening of the skin, swelling, itching and burning, Tsetrin helps with the appearance of allergic symptoms of various origins: in the spring flowering plants, when responding to household dust, getting on the mucous pollen and animal hair.
Balanced composition of the drug, a small number of adverse events at admission and quite affordable value, Tsetrin received a lot of positive feedback from customers. Due to the breadth of application and the possibility of using to neutralize the manifestations of many varieties of allergic manifestations, the drug is prescribed in complex therapy to improve the condition with various allergic lesions. About the indications and instructions for the use of drops, tablets, syrup Cetrin, its price, analogues and reviews today, we'll talk.
Features of the preparation
A remedy for allergic reactions should meet the following requirements:
- be easy to use;
- have high enough efficiency;
- have a minimum number of adverse events;
- have the ability to use during pregnancy, while feeding the baby and in childhood.
And the preparation Cetrin, responding to the listed requirements, has a number of important parameters that make it particularly interesting in terms of effectiveness among analogues. Released by the well-known DR company today. REDDY`S LABORATORIES, LTD in various dosage forms, it can be used even up to two years, without having a negative impact on any of the child's systems. Easy to use due to the possibility of using in the form of tablets, syrup and drops, Cetrin is not addictive, does not have a pronounced oppressive effect on the central nervous system.
Composition Cetina
The high degree of effectiveness of the drug, due to its balanced composition, allows it to be prescribed as an independent medicine for allergies of various origins, as well as for complex therapy. The composition is characterized by a high content of active substance, which begins to affect the body for 20 minutes from the time it was taken.
The composition of Zetrin includes the following components:
- cetirizine - its concentration in one tablet is 1 mg, in one mg of the liquid version of the drug - 1 ml;
- auxiliary components - glucose syrup, sucrose, glycerin, fruit flavor, atrium citrate, sorbitol.
Dosage Forms
There are three variants of the preparation Cetrin available today: tablets, drops and syrup. All varieties are equally highly effective, easy to use. However, their cost can vary: much depends on the price policy of the seller.
So, tablets can be found at a price of 149-155 rubles( in the amount of 10 pieces in one package) to 160-220 rubles( the package contains 20-30 tablets).Syrup and drops are sold at a price of 160-185 rubles( the volume of the bottle is 60 ml).
Pharmacological action
Due to the rapid absorption of the active substance, there is a pronounced manifestation when taking the drug even with serious and extensive manifestations of allergy. The action is activated by rapid blocking of histamine receptors: manifestations of an allergic nature are neutralized and the normal functioning of skin receptors and receptors of the mucous membranes is restored.
Removal of the drug is carried out by the kidneys. Components after their decay and exposure do not accumulate in the body, do not cause increased stress on the excretory system.
Pharmacokinetics
Active substance significantly reduces the release of histamine, ensuring the normal functioning of the nerve endings of the skin and mucous membranes. Reduces hypersensitivity to substances that caused an allergic reaction, as well as a light anti-inflammatory effect.
As a preventive agent used to prevent attacks of bronchial asthma: in complex therapy reduces sensitivity to allergic pathogens.
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The speed of the drug can surprise: the effect becomes noticeable already within 20 minutes from the moment of taking any dosage form of the drug. The considered agent is relatively quickly excreted by the body, and after three days the susceptibility to allergens is restored.
The following are the indications for the use of Cetrin.
Indications
Because of the effectiveness of the drug, Cetrin may be prescribed for various manifestations and types of allergies. The following conditions can be attributed to the indications:
- seasonal manifestations of an allergic nature during the flowering of plants and the appearance of pollen;
- in response to animal hair;
- for urticaria( ave cold, thermal, cholinergic, etc.);
- for dermatitis( pr. Contact, oral);
- with nodular scabies;
- if there is a swelling of the Quincke;
- is a common cold that occurs throughout the year, regardless of allergic effects;
- dermatological manifestations with itching, burning of the skin;
- inflammation of the mucous membranes.
Cetrin also performed well in the complex treatment of various kinds of specimens, with hives, lowering the sensitivity of the upper layer of the epidermis and restoring the normal functioning of the skin.
The instruction on the use of Cetrin for children and adults is given below.
Instruction for use
Use of the drug Cetrin is not difficult. Depending on the diagnosis, it can be used both independently and in complex drug therapy. Can also be used as a preventive antiallergenic agent.
- Tablets, depending on the type of cause of the manifestations are prescribed three times a day, the duration of their application is 1-1.5 weeks. In the absence of a marked improvement in the condition or aggravation of the existing manifestations, the drug should be canceled, replacing it with a remedy in similar qualities.
- Children are prescribed syrup or drops: depending on the age, the liquid form of the preparation is taken on a teaspoon 2-3 times a day. Children under three years of age are given a half dose. Duration of admission is 1,5-2 weeks.
- For preventive maintenance with approach of a season with probability of an exacerbation of an allergy it is appointed or nominated on 1 reception in day of any medicinal form of Zetrin.
Contraindications
- To conditions in which taking the drug may be restricted or canceled, pregnancy should be attributed, as well as increased sensitivity to any component of Cetrin.
- Children under one year of age should also take the drug at the lowest dose and under the supervision of a pediatrician.
Side effects of
If excessive sensitivity to the components of Cetrin, an increase in allergy manifestations can be observed in the form:
- of itching and burning of the skin,
- appearance of skin rashes,
- edema of the upper layer of the epidermis,
- appearance of lacrimation and strong cold.
In these slyas, the process of taking the drug should be stopped and replaced with a similar one.
Specific instructions
- Although the drug does not show a marked decrease in many body reactions, it is necessary to avoid activities that require high concentration of attention, as well as a worsening of the excretory system, the presence of kidney stones while taking Zetrin.
- Pregnancy also requires accuracy when using Cetrin: the dose should be reduced, and if any side effects occur, the drug is withdrawn.
Interaction with other drugs
- Sharing Cetrin with all kinds of drugs containing tocopherols can prolong the effect of Cetrin by 24 hours.
- In complex therapy, the drug also has the property of having a longer lasting effect on the body.
Reviews
Most of those who have already applied the drug in the event of allergic manifestations, note its speed: in 20-30 minutes, most of the symptoms are removed, the general condition improves, the area of skin and mucous membrane damage decreases. Breathing becomes easier, drowsiness and runny nose stop. Presence of several medicinal forms of the preparation allows choosing the most suitable for reception: liquid forms are especially convenient for children.
Also noted availability of the drug: its cost should be considered low enough in comparison with antihistamines with similar effects.
Analogues
Drugs that have similar most important characteristics( rapidity of action, availability for the majority of customers and duration of exposure) are as follows:
- Synthesis;
- Zetril;
- Dinox;
- Erius;
- Clarifer;
- Telfast;
- Ciel.
The listed antihistamines are also available in several dosage forms and can be prescribed to treat most types of allergies.