Suprastinex for children: instructions for use

"Suprastinex" is one of the modern drugs from the group of antihistamines. This medicine is used by both adults and young patients to eliminate the symptoms of allergies or prevent them from developing.

In pharmacies, you can find two dosage forms of "Suprastex".

• Drops. This version of the medication is represented by glass vials that have a dropper. Inside one bottle there is 20 ml of almost colorless liquid without any inclusions. She has a sweet taste and an indescribable smell of vinegar.
• Pills. They are sold in blisters of 7 or 10 pieces, and one pack contains from 7 to 30 tablets. Such “Suprastinex” has a white shell, which has no odor, and the shape of the tablet is convex and round. In addition, the drug is marked on the one hand with the numbers "281", and on the other - the letter "E".

The active ingredient in both forms of the drug is called levocetirizine. It is located in “Suprastratex” in the form of dihydrochloride. Its dosage in 1 ml of drops is 5 mg. The same amount of active substance is in one tablet. Since one milliliter of solution contains 20 drops, the amount of levocetirizine in 1 drop corresponds to 0.25 mg.

Additionally, there is propylene glycol, acetic acid, glycerin and some other components in the liquid preparation. Cellulose, lactose, hypromellose, and other compounds are present in the inactive substances of the tableted Suprastrax. To clarify the composition of auxiliary ingredients can be on the packaging of the selected form of the drug.

Levocetirizine has the ability to block the receptors that are sensitive to histamine, therefore, Suprastirex affects the course of an allergic reaction. This medication makes the vessels less permeable and reduces the release activity of substances released in response to allergens.

Thanks to the use of “Suprastinex”, the swelling is reduced and the itching is eliminated The drug also helps prevent the development of allergies in the presence of a tendency or risk of contact with allergens. Its healing effects begin to appear within an hour after use and last up to 24 hours.

The reason to appoint a child "Suprastinex" is:

• hives;
• allergic rhinitis in seasonal or year-round form, signs of which are sneezing, stuffy nose, heavy discharge from the nose, itchy nose, and so on;
• angioedema;
• allergic conjunctivitis, which is manifested by redness of the conjunctiva, tearing, itching and swelling of the eyes;
• pollinosis;
• allergic dermatosis, which manifests as a rash and itching (it can also be prescribed for chickenpox).

The use of liquid Suprastinex is possible in children over 2 years old. If treatment is necessary for babies up to the age of two, the drops should be replaced with an analogue approved for such patients. The tablet form of the drug is prescribed to children older than six years, since such a medicine has a shell and it is impossible to divide the Suprastex tablet into parts.

Treatment with both forms of the drug is prohibited in case of hypersensitivity to any component of the tablets or solution. In addition, "Suprastinex" can not be used for renal failure, if it is in the terminal stage.

For the solid form, an additional contraindication is lactase deficiency or milk sugar intolerance, since it is in the composition of the tablets. Precautions in the use of the drug require patients with any kidney disease, as well as injuries of the spinal cord.

If “Suprastinex” is used in the doses recommended by the doctor and manufacturers, the sedative effect of the drug usually does not develop.

However, in childhood, the drug occasionally provokes drowsiness or headache. Even more rare side effects include dizziness, rash, dry mouth, shortness of breath, fatigue, anxiety, nausea, muscle pain and other symptoms. When they occur, a medical examination and the cancellation of Suprastex is required.

It is necessary to give "Suprastineks" to the child or on an empty stomach, or during meals. The pill should be swallowed with water, without breaking its shell. Liquid drug dripping into a spoon, and then immediately give the child a drink. If necessary, the drops can be diluted with a small amount of pure water.

Children older than six years can continue to give a solution but since the daily dose for this age is 5 mg, the liquid medicine is taken 20 drops per day and is usually given to the child once. The solid form of "Suprastinex" patients older than six years should take one tablet per day.

How long it will take to take the drug is determined individually, since the diagnosis affects the duration of use. For example, if the reason for prescribing “Suprastinex” is a year-round allergic rhinitis, the medication can be given during the entire period when there is contact with allergens. With seasonal rhinitis, medication is discontinued after the symptoms disappear, and for pollinosis, the remedy is prescribed in a course of one to six weeks.

If a small patient accidentally receives a large dose of the drug, it can cause a restless and nervous state, which will be replaced by drowsiness.

If the situation is detected immediately after an overdose, you should do a gastric lavage or give the baby a sorbent. With a deteriorated general condition of the child, a medical examination is required for symptomatic treatment.

“Suprastinex” is not recommended to be used together with drugs that can inhibit the central nervous system. According to the manufacturer, this medication is compatible with ketoconazole, azithromycin, cimetidine, diazepam, erythromycin and phenazone. Effects on other medications have not been studied.

Both forms of Suprastinex represent a group of OTC drugs, so they are sold without problems in pharmacies. The average price of one bottle of liquid medicine is 350 rubles, and for 14 tablets in the shell you need to pay about 400-430 rubles.

The shelf life of drops, if the bottle has not yet been opened, is 4 years. However, after the first use of such "Suprastinex" it is permissible to store only 6 weeks. In this case, the drug does not need to be put in the refrigerator, as the recommended storage temperature is + 15 + 25 degrees Celsius.

"Suprastinex" tablets are valid for 5 years from the date of manufacture and can also be stored at room temperature. It is important to note that both drugs should be placed where small children will not get them.

Approximately 80-90% of reviews of Suprastexx are positive. They call the medicine a very effective aid for allergies and note good tolerability. Among the advantages of mom's drops, they call the convenience of dosing, the possibility of use in preschoolers and the lack of sleepiness after taking.

Tablets are praised for taking them only once a day and can be given as long as necessary for treatment or prophylaxis. The disadvantages of both forms of the drug usually include their high cost, due to which they often choose cheaper alternatives.

Instead of "Suprastinex" you can use other drugs, which also provides levocetirizine. Such drugs are Ksizal, Allervey, Zodak Express, Glentset, Levocetirizine Sandoz, Eltset and other means. Almost all of them are represented by tablets with a dosage of 5 mg. Only "Xizal" is also available in the form of drops, so it can replace "Suprastinex", if the child is from two to six years old. This drug is stored after opening a little longer (up to 3 months), but it also costs a little more expensive (about 400 rubles per 10 ml).

Another antihistamine, for example, Zyrtec, may also become a replacement for Suprastratex. Such drops act due to cetirizine and can be used even in infants, for example, at 8 months. Another popular analogue can be called "Erius". This syrup contains desloratadine and is prescribed to children older than a year.

More information about the drug can be found in the following video.