There are a number of medicines thatare designed to treat allergy symptoms. One of them is the drug "Fenistil" (drops for children). The instruction refers it to a group of nonselective histamin blockers. The drug is considered highly effective antipruritic and anti-allergic drug for external and internal use. It is worth to clarify that the drug "Fenistil" treats only the symptoms, but does not eliminate the cause of the disease.
For children, the use of the drug is allowed from the first month of life. A simplified scheme for the dosage of drops is provided. It directly depends on the age of the baby:
This scheme is applicable to children whomeet the generally accepted criteria of development (normal growth, weight). In the event that a child is weakened or born prematurely, the medicine should be dosed more accurately, 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, first you need to calculate the daily dose for admission. For example, a baby weighing 10 kg should receive 1 mg. Let's translate the resulting figure into drops: 1 mg = 20 drops. This number should be divided into several (usually 3-4) receptions. Since drowsiness is noted among side effects, the drug "Fenistil" (drops for children) instructs to take the following schedule: in the morning, in the afternoon give a lower dosage (5 drops), and in the evening - increase the amount (give 10 drops). This will protect your child from excessive drowsiness. 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 this, then let the drops only in the allowed amount: the calculated dose should be reduced to the maximum allowable rate. The tool "Fenistil" (drops for children) allows the instruction to be given both in pure form and in dissolved form. You can mix the substance with juice, milk or water. The drug is pleasant taste and does not cause disgust in children. Remember that the drops can not be heated!
The agent acts on the receptors of the nervoussystem, so one of the side effects is severe drowsiness. In rare cases, in children, the drug may trigger a stop in breathing, convulsions, and a strong heartbeat. This should be taken into account when using the drug "Fenistil" in newborns.
The price of the drug for today is in the range of from 280 to 350 rubles per bottle. More information you can find in the pharmacy nearest to your home.
