Diazolin: instructions for use

When an allergic reaction occurs, antihistamines are prescribed, which quickly eliminate itching, swelling, rashes and other manifestations of allergies. One of the popular tools of this group is Diazolin. Is it allowed for children when it is used and what kind of negative reactions it can cause in childhood?

Diazolin is produced by many pharmaceutical companies and is represented only by the solid form - pills or tablets. They are characterized by white color, and also a round convex or flat form. The minimum amount of the drug is 10 tablets / pills in a pack. A maximum of one pack can contain 30 tablets or 50 tablets.

The active ingredient of the drug is mebgidrolin. This substance in one tablet or in one dragee can contain 50 mg or 100 mg. Auxiliary substances from different manufacturers differ and are represented by beeswax, starch syrup, liquid paraffin, sucrose, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose and other ingredients.

Diazolin is referred to as antiallergic drugs, as this medicine is capable of blocking histamine-sensitive receptors, with the result that allergy symptoms such as swelling and itching are eliminated. As a result of the action of mebhydrolin, histamine cannot affect the smooth muscles of the intestinal wall, bronchial tree or uterus.

The drug resists an increase in the permeability of the vascular walls and a decrease in blood pressure. It penetrates the brain tissue in a small amount, so Diazolin does not have such a strong hypnotic and sedative effect, as antihistamines, which belong to the first generation. The drug also noted unexpressed anesthetic effect.

The therapeutic effect after taking pills or pills can be observed already after 15-30 minutes. The maximum effect of such a drug occurs after 1-2 hours, and the duration of the action of Diazolin is up to 48 hours. The tool is absorbed in the digestive tract quickly enough, and its bioavailability is estimated at 40-60%. After metabolic changes in the liver, the components of the drug are excreted in the urine.

Diazolin is used both for the treatment of various types of allergies, and for prophylactic purposes.

The drug is in demand:

• In allergic rhinitis.
• When urticaria.
• When allergic.
• If allergic to insect bites.
• With seasonal rhinitis.
• With allergic conjunctivitis.
• With pollinosis.
• With angioedema.

In addition, the medication is prescribed as an additional treatment for SARS, laryngitis, chickenpox and other diseases, the symptoms of which are swelling, coughing, itching or a skin rash.

Diazolin is not prescribed for children under 3 years. A child of three years old or older is prescribed medication in pediatric dosage - this is what pills and tablets containing 50 mg of mebhydroline are called.

It is impossible to treat a child with diazolin if he has:

• Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug.
• Glaucoma in the form of angle.
• Ulcerative lesion of the digestive tract.
• Inflammatory disease of the digestive tract.
• Epilepsy.
• Disturbed rhythm of heartbeats.
• Pyloric stenosis.

Since the composition of the drug includes sugar granules, dragee should not be used in violation of carbohydrate metabolism, fructose intolerance and lack of such enzymes as isomaltase and sucrase. In case of renal failure or severe liver disease, medicine is given with caution, adjusting the dose or regimen if necessary.

• Since Diazolin has an irritating effect on the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract, the drug often provokes dyspepsia in a child. Children after taking this drug may complain of abdominal pain, nausea, heartburn and other discomfort.
• The nervous system of some children reacts to Diazolin treatment for dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, delayed response, tremor, anxiety, paresthesias. There is also a paradoxical reaction to the dragee, which is manifested by irritability, insomnia and increased excitability.
• Occasionally, the medication provokes allergies, problems with urination, dryness in the mouth, as well as changes in the blood test (decrease in the number of granulocytes).

Diazolin should be swallowed with a small amount of water. Chew the drug should not be.

The frequency of administration and dosage is determined by the patient's age:

• At the age of 3 to 12 years old, a single dose will be one tablet or one tablet with an active ingredient 50 mg. For a teenager 12 years and older, one tablet can be given either 2 tablets / 2 tablets 50 mg each, or 1 tablet / 1 tablet with a dosage of mebhydrolin 100 mg.
• A child of 3-5 years old medicine is given 1-2 times a day. At the age of 5-10 years, the frequency of admission is 2-3 times a day. Children 10-12 years old Diazolin can be given from two to four times a day. The frequency of use of the drug in children older than 12 years is 1-3 times a day.

The nature of the disease and the therapeutic effect of the drug affect the duration of the intake, so the doctor should determine how long the pills or tablets should be taken.

If a child accidentally swallows too many diazolin tablets or dragees, this can lead to both CNS depression (drowsiness, confusion, impaired coordination) and a stimulating effect on the nervous system. Symptoms of an overdose of such a drug will also be nausea, dilated pupils, dry mouth, abdominal pain, a feeling of "tides" of blood in the body above the waist, vomiting. Finding an overdose, the drug is canceled, the stomach is washed, and the child is given activated charcoal and other necessary medications.

Diazolin is a non-prescription drug. It can be freely purchased at the pharmacy, paying for 10 tablets or tablets, depending on the manufacturer, 40-80 rubles. Keep pills / pills at home should be in a place hidden from sunlight and small children, where the temperature does not rise above 25 degrees Celsius. Shelf life of the drug is 3.5 years.

The use of diazolin in children speak mostly well, confirming the high efficacy of such a drug for allergies. Drug praise for availability in pharmacies, low price, sweet taste and speed of action. Most children tolerate it well, and since the dragee or tablet has a small size, the medicine is swallowed easily. In negative reviews, there are complaints about side effects (drowsiness and dyspepsia), as well as the need to take the drug several times a day.

Other antihistamines may be substituted for Diazolin, for example:

• Drops Zyrtec. This medication based on cetirizine is approved from 6 months of age.
• Suspension Lomilan. The effect of this drug is provided by loratadine. The drug is used with 2 years.
• Drops fenistil. They contain dimetinden and allowed babies (can be used in children older than 1 month).
• Erius syrup. This medicine based on desloratadine is used in children older than a year.
• Claritin Syrup. In its composition is present loratadine. The drug is used from 2 years of age.
• Suprastin tablets. Such a drug based on chloropyramine is used in children 3 years and older.
• Pills Tavegil. This medicine containing clemastine is approved from the age of 6.

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