Zodak: why is the drug prescribed?

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

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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.

Zodak drops reviews

Zodak, in the form of an oral solution in a dosed dropper bottle, is widely used for the treatment of allergic diseases in children over 1 year of age, as well as for the treatment of other pathological conditions accompanied by severe tissue swelling.

I know of cases where the age limit is deliberately violated when applied in the practice of a doctor. My colleagues really like to prescribe Zodak before vaccination and for a few days after. I consider this practice unacceptable in healthy children, when everyone prescribes antihistamines before DPT to reduce the reactogenicity of the vaccine. I use Zodak for these purposes, only in children with allergies (bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitis, seasonal allergic diseases, etc.), and only after 12 months. Most children with allergies under 12 months have a temporary medical exemption from vaccinations, associated with a severe course of allergic diseases, a high risk of relapse and a high risk of post-vaccination complications.

In children over 1 year of age, this drug has proven itself very well. Being one of the newest representatives of its pharmaceutical group, Zodak does not have a pronounced sedative effect, therefore it can be used at the beginning of the day in schoolchildren during the “working” shift.

The drug was found to be highly effective. Throughout the history of clinical practice, there have been isolated cases of intolerance to this drug (1), as well as reliable signs of side effects (3).

Intolerance to an allergy drug is something of a paradox. Allergy to allergy medications. Man is very complex, so different things happen.

Adverse reactions that I have registered in various years are due to therapy as part of the Zodak monomedicine for allergies to spring flowering (hay fever). Identified in the form of a paradoxical reaction - exacerbation of the severity of allergies with the appearance of drowsiness and dizziness. Which stopped after cancellation after 1-2 days.

So, the drug Zodak has proven itself to be a worthy representative of the latest antihistamines. Every doctor must warn parents if there is a discrepancy in age restrictions, because These actions without consent undermine the authority of the doctor as a specialist. Like all medical products, it has a number of advantages (indications) and disadvantages (contraindications + side effects). Rare episodes of Zodak's shortcomings indicate that they still exist. Thus, its uncontrolled use in pediatric practice is not permissible. As evidenced by the release form: the bottle with a dispenser is very carefully closed with a lid with a special mechanism to prevent accidental opening of the drug by inquisitive fidgets.

Doctor's assessment:

2017-08-06 21:24:25

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.

Review of dosage forms

The drug is available in tablets, drops, and syrup. The main component of the drug is cetirizine. The dosage forms differ in the excipients:

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
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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
https://otzovik.com/review_337392.html

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.

Zodak with hepatitis B

As indicated in the instructions, the drug is not recommended for use during breastfeeding. This is due to the fact that medical studies have not been conducted on lactating women. The opinion of doctors on this issue differs: some argue that the drug can cause negative reactions in mothers and newborns, while others believe that the drug is safe for breastfeeding (provided the dose determined by the doctor is followed). Therefore, some women continue breastfeeding, while others transfer their children to artificial nutrition.

The online medical directory E-Lactancia states that the medicine is compatible with lactation and the likelihood of negative reactions is low. The antihistamine does not cause drowsiness and has low toxicity even when the dose is exceeded.

Thus, Zodak can be taken during breastfeeding if the mother experiences allergic reactions.
Before using the medication, you need to visit a doctor who will determine the dosage and frequency of its use. It is important to comply with the therapeutic dose, then there will be no adverse reactions. Subscribe to our VKontakte group