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Medication

Drugs that are prescribed for allergies, are divided into classes according to function. For example, antihistamines reduce the production of the immune system The immune system - how it works?   substances, the effect of which is, in fact, allergic reactions Allergic reactions: how to understand why you tickle in the throat . They relieve symptoms such as a runny nose and sneezing. Corticosteroids reduce inflammation. Decongestants clean edema, which interfere with breathing.

Immunotherapy

This is a series of allergy shots. The purpose of this treatment - to teach the immune system not to react to the allergen overreact. The first injection contains a very small amount of an allergen, and then it gradually increased by teaching the immune system Immunity - types and characteristics in children in adults   be less sensitive to it. If such treatment is necessary to continue to give injections every two to four weeks for two to five years.

Nasal lavage

The nose should be washed with brine. This way you'll be less sneezing and get rid of a cold.

Home remedies

Dust mites do not live in synthetic materials, so get rid of pillows stuffed with feathers and carpets from a natural bristle brush. Take frequent wet cleaning in the house and keep the humidity low.

Zyrtec - is an effective and safe anti-allergic drug that you can have in your home medicine cabinet, as it is sold without a prescription. It can be taken in the event that suddenly appeared urticaria, angioedema or allergic contact dermatitis. But in allergic diseases zirtek better to take on prescription, as in this case, it is part of the comprehensive treatment.

How to take Zyrtec allergic reactions

Allergic reactions to various substances is fast emergence and rapid growth in the same process. Often this can be life-threatening, allergic reaction so better to stop at the very beginning.

Zyrtec is very well suited for emergency aid hives, swelling Prevention and treatment of edema - it is important to understand the root cause   Angioedema, contact allergic dermatitis, food, and even non-severe drug allergy. Of course, anaphylactic shock it raises would still, the presence of the dosage form in the form of droplets makes it possible to use it in this case.

Take Zyrtec is necessary at the first sign of an allergy - it is in this phase of the allergic process is most effective as blocking the action of histamine - the main substance, contributing to the development of an allergic reaction.

One tablet and 1 ml (20 drops it) Zirteka contains 10 mg of active ingredient active cetirizine. Take him inside, regardless of the meal, washed down with a small amount of liquid. In allergic reactions in adults and children after twelve years, you need to take one tablet or twenty drops Zirteka. Children from six months to two years give five drops from two to six years - ten drops.

And if there is an overdose?

It is very rare, as usually, even a significant increase in the dose does not overdose. However, overdose still possible and it manifests itself in the form of sleepiness, which is alternated with motor and mental arousal, irritability Irritability - you try to control my temper . Appears palpitations, trembling of the limbs and body, pupils dilate, sometimes there is a delay of urination. If a person accidentally take an overdose of Zirteka and he will have these symptoms, you should immediately call an ambulance, but before her arrival to try to wash out the stomach yourself. After washing the stomach to take a few tablets of activated charcoal Activated carbon - old but indispensable . If the condition does not improve, then further treatment should be carried out in a hospital.

Zirteka Dosage in Renal Impairment

If the kidney function Zirteka excretion from the body is broken, so it creates the risk of overdose. If renal failure slight, the dose can be Zirteka normal, standard, but violations of moderate and severe when the kidneys do not actually do their job for the removal of toxic substances from the body, the dose Zirteka should be reconsidered.

It is best if zirtek in this case, prescribed by a doctor, but allergic reactions are unpredictable and sometimes the drug is required to adopt urgently. In such cases it is recommended to take half the standard dose, ie, 5 mg. It is half a tablet or ten drops.

How to take Zyrtec in allergic diseases

In allergic diseases (allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, asthma, allergic skin diseases) are taking Zyrtec on prescription, since it must "fit" in the complex treatment prescribed by the doctor. But there are general guidelines for receiving Zirteka. In the first place - is the regularity of: Zyrtec should be taken once or twice a day, always at the same time - this is very important. Time dosing (morning or evening) is not critical and depends on the individual patient's daily routine.

Dose Zirteka and the duration of his course is determined by the attending physician, they depend on many factors: on the stage and severity of allergic disease (exacerbation, remission), comorbidities (such as the presence of kidney disease), age of the patient (elderly patients is recommended to reduce the dose of the drug), and etc.

To take Zyrtec is contraindicated

Zyrtec should not be taken during pregnancy, infant feeding Breastfeeding - a personal choice   feeding, children up to six months and are hypersensitive to the components of the drug. With care it is recommended to appoint kidney disease and in the elderly, often disrupted when the urinary system.

Zyrtec - this drug without prescription. This means that one-off and it can be taken alone, but long - only on prescription.

Galina Romanenko