Desal for children: instructions for use

When choosing an antihistamine drug for treating allergies in a child, preference is usually given to medicines that quickly help alleviate unpleasant symptoms, but do not depress the central nervous system. One of them is "Desal". This drug represents the third generation of antihistamines and is often used in pediatric practice.

"Dezal" produced in two forms.

• Solution to drink. Unlike analogs in syrup, it is more liquid, transparent, without any shade. One bottle of such "Desal" contains from 50 to 300 ml of the preparation. It is supplemented with a 5 ml syringe or a 2.5 or 5 ml measuring spoon.

• Pillswhich have a dense film shell of a bluish tint. On one side of the medication there is an “LT” engraving. The tablets have a convex round shape and are sold in blisters of 10 pieces. One pack contains from 10 to 30 tablets.

Both forms of the drug act on a substance called desloratadine. Its amount in 1 ml of liquid "Desal" is 0.5 mg, and in one tablet - 5 mg. Additionally, the solution contains sodium citrate, sucralose, flavoring, propylene glycol and other compounds. Tablets include macrogol, microcrystalline cellulose, mannitol, corn starch, and other inactive ingredients.

As already noted, "Desal" in its mechanism of action belongs to the group of antihistamines. That is, it blocks histamine-sensitive receptors, which is of great importance for the development of allergic reactions. Under the action of this drug, which belongs to the metabolites of another well-known antihistamine (loratadine), the inflammatory reaction in allergies is inhibited, and the substances that participate in it cease to be released from mast and other cells.

This allows you to prevent the appearance of symptoms of allergy or reduce their manifestation, for example, to reduce swelling or eliminate itching. The action of "Dezal" begins to appear within half an hour after its reception and lasts up to 24 hours. At the same time, the medicament has practically no effect on the nervous system; therefore, the sedative effect during treatment with such an agent does not manifest itself in most patients.

"Dezal" is in demand for various manifestations of an allergic reaction. Most often, the tool is prescribed for urticaria, rashes and other skin symptoms of allergies. In addition, the drug is prescribed for rhinorrhea, sneezing, lacrimation, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, itching in the nose and other signs of rhinitis or conjunctivitis of an allergic nature.

In liquid form "Desal" can be used for kids older than a year. Tableted drug due to the higher dose and the presence of a film shell is not indicated until the age of 12.

None of the forms of the drug should not be taken in children with hypersensitivity to desloratadine or to one of the auxiliary components. If the patient has severe kidney damage, treatment requires the supervision of a physician. The solution "Desal" due to the presence in the composition of sorbitol is contraindicated in children with hereditary diseases in which the absorption of carbohydrates is impaired.

In the treatment of "Dezalom" may occur

• diarrhea;
• tachycardia;
• insomnia;
• nausea;
• increased body temperature;
• rapid fatigue;
• dry mouth;
• headache;
• skin rash and other symptoms.

The instructions for use say that meals at the time of use of any form of "Desal" do not affect. The drug in pills prescribed to children over 12 years old, one tablet per day, that is, 5 mg of desloratadine per day. Liquid medicine is also taken once a day in a dose that depends on age:

• if a child is older than a year, but he is not yet six years old, then at one time he is given 2.5 ml of solution, which corresponds to a dosage of 1.25 mg;
• if a patient is from 6 to 11 years old, then a single dose of desloratadine is 2.5 mg for him, therefore, such a child is given 5 ml of liquid “Desal” at a time;
• if the drug was prescribed instead of tablets to a teenager over 12 years old, then a single dose would be 10 ml of solution (that is, as with the solid form, it will receive 5 mg of the active ingredient per day).

According to research data, exceeding the dose of “Desal” up to 45 mg does not represent a danger to the health of the child, but may provoke drowsiness. In case of overdose, it is recommended to flush the stomach and consult the patient to the attending physician. As for compatibility with other medicines, then, according to the manufacturer, there is no effect of Dezal on the effect of other drugs.

Difficulties with the purchase of "Desal" in pharmacies does not arise, because both of its forms belong to the means that are released without a prescription. However, when purchasing medicine for a child under twelve years of age, a medical consultation is required.

The cost of the drug varies depending on the form, as well as the volume of the solution in the bottle and the number of tablets in the pack. For example, the price of a bottle containing 100 ml of solution is 320-350 rubles, and for 10 tablets you need to pay an average of 230-240 rubles.

Both forms of "Desal" can be stored at room temperature (it is not necessary to put the solution in the refrigerator) by choosing a dry place in which medicines will be hidden from children. The shelf life of tablets is 2 years, and the solution - 3 years. After the first use of the liquid medication, it does not change. If the date marked on the drug box has passed, the expired medication should be discarded.

The network has many good reviews about the use of "Dezal" for children. They call the tool effective and inexpensive (if we compare prices for similar drugs). Often, mothers choose a solution, because it is easy to dose and can be given from 1 year. The taste of this drug, most children like it, and side effects occur very rarely, but in some cases still happen. The last fact and caused the appearance of small negative reviews.

If there is no “Desal” in the pharmacy, it can be replaced with any other medicine with desloratadine as the main ingredient. These drugs are:

• "Blogir-3";
• "Nalorius";
• Desloratadine;
• Lordestin;
• "Eliza";
• "Erius";
• Desloratadine-Teva;
• "Ezlor";
• "Desloratadine Canon".

All these analogs of "Desal" are produced in tablets in the shell (except for "Blogger-3", the solid form of which is represented by lozenges), containing 5 mg of the active ingredient. They, like the tablet “Desal”, can be given from the age of 12.

If an analogue of Desal solution is needed for a younger child, then choose one of the syrups with the content of desloratadine at a dosage of 0.5 mg / 1 ml. In this form, produce "Erius", "Lordestin", "Elisey" and "The Blogir-3." These medicines are used for babies over one year old. As for the treatment of infants, "Dezal" may be replaced by drugs approved for up to one year of age, for example, with drops of "Zyrtec."

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