In childhood, the greatest risk of allergic reactions of various etiologies is noted. As a rule, in this case, the doctor prescribes antihistamines. Fenkarol also belongs to such means, which can be given to children from one year.
Fenkarol for children up to one year: indications for use
There is no research in the world that proves that fenkarol for infants is harmful and has a negative impact on the work of all organs and systems. Therefore, with a medical appointment, it can be given to a child, beginning with birth. It helps successfully cure such diseases as:
- hives;
- allergic rhinopathy;
- Pollinosis;
- eczema;
- atopic dermatitis;
- psoriasis;
- itching of an unclear etiology;
- angioedema;
- hay fever;
- neurodermatitis;
- einfektsionnye allergic reactions with bronhospasticheskoy component;
- an allergic runny nose, exacerbated in the autumn-spring period.
How do I take baby phenacarol before vaccination?
If the child is healthy, seldom sick, does not experience any special health problems, then it is not necessary to give fenkarol before vaccination. But if a child often has allergic rashes, then in order to prevent complications before vaccination it is necessary to drink a course of phencarol: several days before the vaccination it is necessary to give the child ¼ or ½ (depending on the age) tablets. This will help reduce the risk of allergic reactions, since fenkarol is an effective antihistamine, which is actively used during the vaccination period.
Fenkarol: dosage for children
Fenicarbon is available in the form of tablets and sachets with powder containing 10 mg of the drug. Use it after eating inside, with plenty of water.
- fenkarol for newborns is used in the minimum dosage: a quarter of the tablet 2 times a day;
- children under 3 years of age give phencarol 5 mg 2-3 times a day;
- children 3-7 years of age receive a dosage of 10 mg twice a day;
- at the age from 7 to 12 years - 10-15 mg 2-3 times a day;
- after 12 years - 25 mg (one tablet) 2-3 times a day.
The full course of treatment is at least 10 days, can vary depending on the degree of manifestation of allergic reactions. The maximum concentration of the therapeutic agent in the child's body is noted one hour after taking the medicine. Fenicarol is completely eliminated from the body after two days.
Fenkarol: side effects and contraindications fenkarola
The use of phencarol can cause side reactions in some cases:
- from the central nervous system: headaches, drowsiness;
- from the digestive system: dry mouth, nausea, rarely - vomiting.
If the child has side-effects, then reducing the dosage helps to exclude them.
In case of an overdose, there is an increase in adverse reactions, which requires immediate medical attention.
Like any drug, fenkarol has contraindications for use:
- Do not give children under 3 years old fenkarol in tablets, in the form of powder - you can;
- deficiency of sucrose;
- intolerance to fructose;
- phenylketonuria.
It should be used with caution if the child has diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system, liver or kidney.
Fenkarol is an effective antihistamine that is widely used in pediatrics during vaccination or for the treatment of severe allergic reactions. Children under three years are forbidden to give pills, but fenkarol in the form of powder has an immediate therapeutic effect.