This tool helps to feel much better for patients suffering from allergic rhinitis, cold and other types of urticaria. The liquid form of release and the mild action of the drug are very much appreciated in pediatrics. Syrup "Erius" is used to eliminate the manifestations of an allergic reaction and as part of the complex therapy of various diseases.

Release form, composition

Syrup "Erius" is available in glass bottles with a volume of 30 to 120 ml. The medicine looks like a clear liquid, viscous consistency, yellow-brown color. The active ingredient is desloratadine from the group of III generation antihistamines. Its content in 1 ml of liquid is 0.5 mg. The dye in the syrup gives color, the presence of sucrose and flavoring provides a pleasant taste.

Pharmacological properties and indications for use

Desloratadine enters the bloodstream within 30 minutes after ingestion of the syrup. The medicine prevents the development of inflammation involving histamine. The action of the active substance leads to the blocking of the release of inflammatory mediator by mast cells. At the same time, Erius syrup does not change the function of the central nervous system, does not have a sedative effect as antihistamines of the 1st generation, in particular, Diphenhydramine.

The drug quickly copes with irritation, itching of the skin and mucous membranes, nasal congestion and allergic rashes.

Swelling of the nasopharyngeal mucosa is the cause of difficulty in nasal breathing, swallowing.Syrup from allergy "Erius" has an antiexudative effect. After the drug enters the blood, the permeability of the capillaries decreases, therefore, tissue edema and the discomfort associated with this symptom do not occur.

The accumulation of fluid under the skin leads to an increase in the size of individual parts of the body, the appearance of blisters, bands. Desloratadine prevents the spread of rash, reduces itching of the skin and mucous membranes.

Treatment with the drug is indicated for the following diseases and conditions:

  • swelling of the eyelids, redness and itching of the conjunctiva, lacrimation;
  • itching of the hard palate, pharyngeal irritation, dry cough;
  • profuse mucus in the nasal passages (rhinorrhea);
  • allergic rhinitis;
  • acute nasopharyngitis;
  • vasomotor rhinitis;
  • hives;
  • sneeze.

Pediatricians prescribe allergy syrup for children with cold urticaria and other types of this allergic disease, as well as with atopic dermatitis. The drug "Erius" can be used as part of complex therapy of infections of ENT organs. However, pediatric doctors with SARS and angina in a young child are more likely to opt for Zirtek or Zodak drops. Preschoolers over 5-6 years old and adolescents are prescribed Loratadin, Parlazin tablets.

At what age can children be given

Treatment with Erius syrup is allowed from the age of 12 months. Clinical studies of the effectiveness of the drug in a group of patients younger than 1 year have not been conducted. Infants in the first months of life, according to WHO experts, rarely suffer from allergies.

Runny nose and redness of the eyes in infants are most often of viral origin. It is important to remember that the Erius syrup does not eliminate the cause of the disease - the infection.

Children's doctors may, in certain cases, prescribe Erius to a child older than 6 months. If there is a need to prepare a baby older than 1 month for vaccinations, it is better to use Fenistil drops for this.

Syrup for allergies "Erius": instructions for use and dosage

The drug is prescribed in the acute period of an allergic disease (or other pathology with an allergic component). The medicine should be taken once a day. It is advisable to drink syrup at the same time of day. The duration of the therapeutic course is determined by the doctor, focusing on the manifestations of the disease.

For children

The use of Erius syrup for the treatment of a child of 6 to 12 months in some cases is possible, but only after consulting a pediatrician.

  • If the baby is already 6 months old, then give 2 ml of the drug.
  • The officially recommended dosage for children from 12 months to 5 years is 2.5 ml.
  • Schoolchildren and adolescents 6-11 years old should drink 5 ml of syrup per day.
  • After 12 years, the dosage of the drug is increased to 10 ml per day.

For adults

Patients in older age groups take 10 ml of syrup. Adults are advised to drink the medicine before going to bed. If you follow the dosage and the rules of admission, then the tool will not affect the management of transport and complex mechanisms.

Drug Interactions with Other Drugs

Studies do not confirm the mutual influence of Erius syrup and other drugs. The dependence of the effectiveness of the use of the drug on the use of ethanol was also not revealed. In addition, there is no evidence that desloratadine enhances the effects of alcohol on various brain structures.

The simultaneous use of several antiallergic drugs increases the risk of overdose and the development of side effects.

Safe combinations for complex treatment are chosen by the doctor. The doctor can prescribe the patient "Erius" syrup along with the drug "Erespal", corticosteroids.

Contraindications, side effects

Instructions for use contain a short list of cases in which it is forbidden to use Erius syrup. An absolute contraindication is hypersensitivity to the main and / or auxiliary components. The drug is also not prescribed for patients suffering from congenital intolerance to simple carbohydrates, in particular fructose.

  • It is not established whether desloratadine affects the fetus, therefore, the drug is not prescribed for pregnant women.
  • The active substance passes into breast milk, therefore, while taking the medicine, breast-feeding is stopped.
  • The limitation for treatment with Erius syrup is severe hepatic and / or renal failure.

The tool can cause side effects in a young child: drowsiness, chills, diarrhea. Sometimes, after drinking the syrup, adolescents and adults experience dry mouth, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and headaches. Less commonly disturbed by dizziness, abdominal pain, nausea, dyspepsia. The most dangerous side effects are Quincke's edema and anaphylaxis.

Drug Analogs

In addition to the Erius syrup, other drugs with the active component desloratadine are also available.

Analogs for the active substance are:

  • Drops "Desal";
  • syrup Blogir-3;
  • pills "Erius";
  • "Lordestine."

The antihistamine “Loratadin” has a similar therapeutic effect, it is used to treat allergic rhinitis and urticaria. The effect develops in half an hour and lasts for a day.

Often prescribed for allergic reactions based on the active component of cetirizine. These are the preparations Zirtek, Cetrin, Parlazin, Zodak, which are used for allergic dermatoses and diseases of the upper respiratory tract as a symptomatic treatment.

"Erius" is a modern antihistamine of the III generation. The syrup relieves allergy symptoms, helps to avoid damage to large areas of the skin with urticaria. The effect comes quickly and lasts 24 hours.

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