How to take Zodak for children
The drug is often prescribed to children who suffer from allergies. Most often used in the form of drops, which can be given to children from the age of 1 year. The product can cope perfectly with allergic manifestations. You must strictly adhere to the prescribed dose. It is also worth keeping in mind that the drug in tablet form can only be given from 6 years of age, and syrup - from 2 years of age.
From 12 years of age, no more than 1 tablet per day is prescribed. At the age of 6-12 years, give 1 tablet per day (or it can be divided into 2 parts and given in the morning and before bedtime).
From the age of 12, syrup is given at a dose of 2 tsp. once a day. At the age of 6-12 years, 2 m.l. is prescribed. once a day, or half after breakfast and dinner. From 2 to 6 years old you can take 1 ml.
From the age of 12, 20 drops of the drug are given, having previously diluted them in liquid. From 6 to 12 years old, 20 drops are prescribed at a time, or 10 drops in the morning and evening. From 2 to 6 years old, give 10 drops once a day, and at the age of 1-2 years, 5 drops in the morning and evening.
Zodak allergy medicine drops for oral administration 10mg/ml 20ml
A country
Germany
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Active substance
Cetirizine
Compound
The active ingredient is cetirizine.
pharmachologic effect
Antihistamine, antiallergic. Selectively blocks peripheral histamine H1 receptors, weakens the effect of histamine on blood vessels, reduces hyperemia and swelling. Effectively inhibits the development of skin reactions (blister and hyperemia) to the introduction of histamine, specific allergens, cooling (in patients with cold urticaria). The effect appears within 1-2 hours after administration, the duration of blockade of H1 receptors reaches more than 24 hours, in newborns and children under 2 years old - about 12 hours. It alleviates the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, itching, lacrimation). Dose-dependently weakens histamine-induced bronchoconstriction in mild bronchial asthma. Inhibits the development of the histamine-mediated early phase of the allergic reaction. Food intake does not affect the completeness of absorption. It is minimally metabolized in the liver to form an inactive metabolite and is excreted unchanged primarily by the kidneys. Passes into breast milk.
Indications for use
Seasonal and year-round allergic rhinitis, hay fever, allergic conjunctivitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria, itching, angioedema; complex therapy of atopic dermatitis, chronic eczema, bronchial asthma.
Mode of application
Adults and children over 12 years old - 20 drops 1 time per day, at night. Children aged 6-12 years - 10 drops in the morning and evening or 20 drops in the evening. Children aged 2-6 years - 10 drops in the evening or 5 drops morning and evening. Children aged 1-2 years, 5 drops morning and evening.
Interaction
Theophylline slightly reduces clearance. Compatible with azithromycin, pseudoepinephrine, ketoconazole, erythromycin, diazepam and cimetidine.
Side effect
From the nervous system and sensory organs: drowsiness, fatigue, agitation, headache, dizziness, anxiety, nervousness, emotional lability, impaired concentration and thinking, insomnia, depression, euphoria, confusion, amnesia, depersonalization, ataxia, impaired motor coordination , tremor, hyperkinesis, calf muscle cramps, paresthesia, dysphonia, myelitis, paralysis, ptosis, impaired accommodation and vision, eye pain, glaucoma, xerophthalmia, conjunctivitis, hemorrhage in the eye, ototoxicity, tinnitus, deafness, impaired sense of smell. From the gastrointestinal tract: dry mouth, change or absence of taste perception, increased appetite, anorexia, stomatitis (including ulcerative), discoloration and swelling of the tongue, increased salivation, increased caries, thirst, vomiting, dyspepsia, gastritis, pain in abdomen, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids, melena, rectal bleeding, liver dysfunction. From the cardiovascular system: migraine, extremely rarely - palpitations, hypertension, heart failure. From the respiratory system: rhinitis, nosebleeds, nasal polyp , pharyngitis, cough, sinusitis, bronchitis, increased bronchial secretion, bronchospasm, dyspnea, upper respiratory tract infection, pneumonia, hyperventilation. From the genitourinary system: urinary retention, edema, polyuria, dysuria, hematuria, urinary tract infection, cystitis, decreased libido , dysmenorrhea, intermenstrual bleeding, menorrhagia, vaginitis. From the musculoskeletal system: arthralgia, arthritis, arthrosis, myalgia, back pain, muscle weakness. From the skin: dry skin, rash, blistering rashes, itching, acne, furunculosis , dermatitis, eczema, hyperkeratosis, erythema, increased sweating, alopecia, angioedema, hypertrichosis, photosensitivity, seborrhea. Others: malaise, fever, chills, hot flashes, dehydration, diabetes mellitus, lymphadenopathy, breast pain, weight gain, skin allergic reactions, incl. hives.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, including to hydroxyzine, pregnancy, breastfeeding, children under 2 years of age (up to 6 years with impaired renal or liver function). Restrictions on use: Impaired renal and liver function, old age.
Overdose
Symptoms: drowsiness, possible anxiety, urinary retention, tremor, tachycardia, itching, rash. Treatment: gastric lavage, administration of activated charcoal; supportive and symptomatic therapy. Hemodialysis is ineffective.
special instructions
The concomitant use of CNS depressants and alcohol consumption is not recommended. Use with caution while working for vehicle drivers and people whose profession involves increased concentration.
Contraindications
There are a number of cases in which taking the medication is strictly contraindicated:
- pregnancy period;
- during breastfeeding;
- increased susceptibility to the components included in the composition.
The drug in tablet form can be given to a child from 6 years of age. Syrup is prescribed from 2 years of age, and drops can be given from 1 year of age.
Particular caution should be taken by patients who have chronic kidney and liver diseases, as well as by elderly people.
Indications and effect of the drug
Zodak can be used to treat acute and chronic allergic conditions. It is prescribed for rhinitis (seasonal and year-round) to eliminate:
- itching and sneezing;
- swelling of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract and facial skin;
- lacrimation, inflammation and redness of the conjunctiva caused by contact with the allergen;
- allergic dermatosis with rashes and blisters that are constantly renewed.
The active ingredient of the medicine is cetirizine. This substance is a histamine receptor antagonist. It prevents the binding of histamine to the receptor, disrupts their interaction, thereby inhibiting the work of the biogenic amine. Cetirizine prevents the physiological effect of high histamine levels in the body.
Once in the blood, Zodak reduces the sensitivity of the immune system to allergen exposure. The medicine effectively inhibits the development of allergic reactions, which can greatly alleviate the patient’s condition. The medication reduces the sensation of itching and prevents the release of fluid into the intercellular space at the site of inflammation.
Zodak prevents the formation of blisters in the early stages of an allergic response. The drug prevents the appearance of edema. It does not allow skin thickening and redness to develop in the later stages of an allergic reaction. The active substance Zodak prevents the release of inflammatory mediators, the presence of which leads to a local increase in temperature.
The drug reduces the speed of movement of leukocyte cells through the bloodstream into the area of inflammation:
- eosinophils;
- segmented basophils;
- neutrophils.
Slowing down the migration of leukocytes leads to a decrease in skin manifestations in the form of rashes and swelling. The drug relaxes smooth muscles, relieves bronchospasm, and reduces the permeability of small blood vessels. Zodak reduces the manifestation of cold urticaria.
Negative manifestations and overdose
Even if you adhere to the optimal dose, in some cases undesirable reactions may develop.
From the digestive system: pain in the stomach, a feeling of dryness in the mouth, vomiting, indigestion.
From the side of the central nervous system: headache, dizziness, drowsiness.
From the respiratory system: pharyngitis.
You may also experience anxiety and fatigue.
If you neglect the instructions and medical recommendations, an overdose may occur. Its symptoms are: inhibited reaction, fatigue, headache, malaise, rapid heartbeat. An irritable state and constipation may also occur. In this case, you need to stop taking it and consult a doctor.
Can I take it during lactation?
Cetirizine in Zodak has high bioavailability. It binds to blood globulins, which increases the solubility of the active substance. Therefore, the drug quickly passes into breast milk.
Experts recommend refraining from using the medication while breastfeeding. The female body becomes highly sensitive during lactation, which can give unpredictable results from using the medicine. Therefore, Zodak during lactation is prescribed only in cases of urgent need, when the expected effect of use exceeds the threat of negative reactions.
Any medications can cause an unexpected, difficult to reverse reaction to the drug in a child. For example, he may develop dysbacteriosis, allergies, and swelling. Anxiety may appear, or, conversely, lethargy when sucking and breast refusal. Therefore, before you start taking an antihistamine, you should consult your doctor.
If your doctor allows you to take the drug, it is best to take Zodak directly during feeding or immediately after it. This will make it possible to reduce the concentration of the active substance in breast milk at the next feeding. The best way out would be to skip several breastfeedings or stop breastfeeding if you need to take Zodak for several days.
In this case, milk must be expressed so as not to cause stagnation in the mammary glands. Milk cannot be used for baby food. It is necessary to replace it with infant formula or complementary foods (according to age), if it has already been introduced into the child’s diet.
special instructions
The medicine can be stored for 36 months from the date of manufacture. It should be kept in a dry place away from children at a temperature of 15-25 degrees.
Elderly patients, as well as those with kidney and liver diseases, should take it with extreme caution. In these cases, the dosage should be selected by the doctor after examination.
While taking the medication, you should avoid alcohol-containing drinks, as they have a negative effect on the central nervous system.
It is also advisable not to drive a vehicle or operate other dangerous machinery for the first time after taking it.
The drops contain no sugar, so the medicine can be taken by people who have high blood sugar levels.
Allergy tablets Zodak - reviews
Zinaida
https://med-otzyv.ru/lekarstva/150-z/91703-zodak
Zodak gives me a headache and I feel slightly drowsy. That's why I haven't used it for the last year. He doesn't suit me. And my husband only takes this for allergies. He drinks it when he gets bitten by mosquitoes while fishing. The itching goes away and the bites disappear faster.
Ekaterina Dikovitskaya
https://flap.rf/Medicine/Zodak
Zodak drops for children
Well, this is not our drug. Apparently not suitable. Just like Zyrtec. These are similar drugs - blockers of histamine H1 receptors. Zodac is a little cheaper than Zyrtec, but I don’t really like the taste.
I did not notice any sedative or hypnotic effects in the child. I won’t criticize this drug, I know that many people like it, but it didn’t suit us.
merrymadam
https://irecommend.ru/content/mimo-kass
I have been struggling with allergies of unknown origin for a year now! I tried different options (I’m looking for the optimal one) It seems like I’ve already chosen the remedy.
One fine day, having discovered that the pills had run out, my nose was clogged and I started sneezing, I rushed to the pharmacy. My medicine was not available, but I was offered an alternative - Zodak for allergies (made in the Czech Republic). I had already read good reviews about it on the Internet, but somehow I never bought it. Why not try it? What if I completely forget about the torment?
Beautiful packaging, by the way
After drinking it, after a while I felt relief - as expected. But in the evening (and I took the medicine in the morning), the allergic runny nose began again.
10 pieces 136 rubles
The medicine may not be bad, but even the simpler and much less expensive Diazolin helps me for a longer time. Sorry for wasting money!
Review addition. The allergy turned out to be dust. Cetirizine Ozon tablets are a great help.
mammon
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Advantages:
convenient to use
Flaws:
allergic in itself
I have my own personal attitude towards the drug Zodak. I first came across this drug when a child was diagnosed with an allergic cough, and the pediatrician prescribed this drug to us, but when I saw the price at the pharmacy, I then bought good old diazolin and after a course of treatment with diazolin, our allergy went away. About six months later, we started getting a cold again. I had to take antibiotics and along with them the pediatrician prescribed Zodak drops. This time I bought it all, we were treated, drank antibiotics and Zodak. After 10 days, my child was covered from head to toe with large red spots. Doctors dismissed all diseases, pointing out that it was an ALLERGY. I believe that the drug costs 200 rubles. which we took in order to avoid allergies, in principle, should not cause an allergy, it should protect against it. Pediatricians themselves say that imported newfangled allergy medications can also be allergic. This is my experience. I don’t give Zodak to my child anymore and I don’t drink it myself.
Contraindications and consequences of overdose
Since the medicine is excreted from the body by the kidneys, the main contraindication is functional disorders in the kidneys. Zodak is not prescribed for:
- acute and chronic renal and liver failure;
- decreased glomerular filtration;
- lesions of the kidney parenchyma;
- liver cirrhosis;
- decreased bronchial obstruction, spastic syndrome;
- the presence of malignant neoplasms.
The drug is not used in case of hypersensitivity to the main component. Taking the drug may cause depression of the brain. In some cases, the medicine causes pathological excitability of the nervous system. Therefore, it is better for patients with central nervous system dysfunction to refrain from using Zodak.
If a specialist has authorized a nursing mother to take Zodak, the dosage and schedule for taking the drug should be strictly followed. Violation of the dosage regimen suppresses the normal functioning of the central nervous system. This may lead to the following results:
- increased drowsiness;
- headache, dizziness, loss or confusion;
- rapid physical fatigue;
- loss of ability to concentrate.
An overdose causes disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract. The patient begins to feel dry mouth and indigestion. There may be problems with urination. The functioning of the cardiovascular system is disrupted. The heart rate changes, tachycardia and limb tremors develop, and sweating increases. Sometimes muscle spasms are observed, which causes partial loss of joint mobility.
