Description
An allergic reaction can suddenly happen because of any irritators. Everybody should have an effective, cheap and fast acting drug in the medicine box to arrest the allergy symptoms. One of the best antiallergic drugs is Zyrtec.
What is Zyrtec?
Zyrtec is a medicine to reduce the symptoms of the allergy. This is a blocking agent of the histamine H1-receptors which prevents the development of the symptoms and relieves the curse of the allergic reactions, has antipruritic and antiexudative action. Zyrtec contains an active ingredient Cetirizine.
Using Zyrtec in therapeutic doses, the effect occurs in 20-30 minutes. This drug acts during any forms of the allergic reaction and reduces the main symptoms such as itching, irritation of the skin, skin rash, redness, mucus discharge from the nose, and watery eyes.
Zyrtec effectively helps during light allergic dermatitis, as well as during severe forms of hives. The therapeutic effect depends on the consumed dose but it is very important to use the medicine in the reasonable dose in order to avoid the side effects.
Using Zyrtec in the therapeutic doses does not cause a sedative effect. Due to this, Cetirizine differs from other antihistamine drugs which often cause sleepiness and lack of energy.
Indications for the use
Prophylaxis and arresting the symptoms of the allergic processes of any severity:
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- Hives
- Atopic dermatitis
- Hay fever
- Angioedema
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic rhinitis
- Any allergic reactions of the skin
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In what dose should be Zyrtec used?
The length of the action of a single dose of Zyrtec is 24 hours, and therefore it is not recommended to take the pills more than once per day. Due to this, the dose should be properly selected, so that the external irritants will not cause an allergic reaction.
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- The minimal daily dose of Zyrtec for adults and children over 6 years is 5 mg per day
- The standard recommended dose of Zyrtec for adults and children over 6 years is 10 mg per day
- Children at the age of 1 to 6 years are prescribed Zyrtec (Cetirizine) in the form of the suspension, in the dose of 2,5 mg per day
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The daily dose of Zyrtec is taken once, in the evening. According to the results of the studies, the main production of histamine begins after 6:00 pm and ends well along night. Therefore, if the medicine is used in the evening, it is possible to control the production of histamine.
Precautions
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- Patients with chronic diseases of kidneys or liver should take not more than 5 mg of Zyrtec per day
- Due to the probable sedative effect and inhibition of the respiratory function, children under 6 months are not prescribed the medicine
- During pregnancy and lactation, Zyrtec is contraindicated.
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Zyrtec does not cause the side effects in most people. Due to this, Cetirizine is completely excreted from the body within 24 hours and is not accumulated in the tissues.
In rare cases, Zyrtec can cause sleepiness, dry mouth, or lack of energy.
Where to buy Zyrtec?
Zyrtec is a unique product for the treatment of allergy because it helps during any allergic reactions. Due to the high pharmacological safety, this drug has been approved by FDA and Zyrtec may be bought in any pharmacy.
The city pharmacies will offer an expensive Zyrtec because the trade agents set high prices in order to get profit. You can buy Zyrtec at the lower cost in the online pharmacy. The average cost for Zyrtec online is by 2-3 times lower than in the city pharmacies. Buying Zyrtec online will give you’re an opportunity to save money and get an effective and safe medicine for allergy directly from the manufacturer.
