There are a number of medicines that are designed to treat allergy symptoms. One of them is the drug "Fenistil" (drops for children). The instruction refers it to the group of non-selective histamine blockers. The tool is considered a highly effective antipruritic and antiallergic drug for external and internal use. It should be clarified that the drug "Fenistil" treats only the symptoms, but does not eliminate the cause of the disease.
Drug "Fenistil" (drops): instruction
For children, the use of the drug is allowed from the 1st month of life. A simplified scheme for dosing drops is provided. It directly depends on the age of the baby:
- From the first month to a year, take 3 to 10 drops at a time. In this case, the maximum dose (daily) should not exceed 30drops.
- Babies aged 1 to 3 years are prescribed 10-15 drops per dose. The maximum dosage per day is 45 drops.
- Child from 3 to 12 years old can take 15-20 drops at a time. Maximum per day - 60 drops.
This scheme is applicable to children who meet generally accepted developmental criteria (normal height, weight). In the event that the child is weakened or born prematurely, the medicine should be dosed more precisely, based on body weight. This is easy to do. In the preparation "Fenistil" (drops for children), the instruction assumes the following formula: 1 kg of weight corresponds to 0.1 mg of the drug. That is, you should first calculate the daily dose for admission. For example, a 10 kg baby should receive 1 mg. Let's translate the resulting figure into drops: 1 mg=20 drops. This amount should be divided into several (usually 3-4) doses. Since drowsiness is noted among the side effects, the instruction prescribes to take the drug "Fenistil" (drops for children) according to the following scheme: in the morning, in the afternoon, give a lower dosage (5 drops each), and in the evening - increase the amount (give 10 drops). This will keep your child from becoming too sleepy. After you have calculated the daily dose of the drug, be sure to compare it with the maximum allowable rate for the age of your baby. If it exceeds the specified, then give drops only in the permitted amount: the calculated dose must be reduced to the maximum allowable rate. Means "Fenistil" (drops for children) instruction allows you to give both in pure form and in dissolved. Can be mixedsubstance with juice, milk or water. The drug has a pleasant taste and does not cause disgust in babies. Remember that the drops must not be heated!
Adverse reaction of the drug "Fenistil" (drops)
Means affects the receptors of the nervous system, so one of the side effects is severe drowsiness. In rare cases, in children, the drug can cause respiratory arrest, convulsions, and palpitations. This must be taken into account when using the drug "Fenistil" in newborns.
The cost of the drug "Fenistil" (drops for children)
The price of the drug today is in the range of 280 to 350 rubles per bottle. For more information, contact the nearest pharmacy to your home.
