Both Eirus and Cetrin are effective antihistamines. Act almost the same way, block H1-histamine receptors. Both drugs are well absorbed from the digestive tract. Eating does not affect the volume of the substance, but lengthens this process.
The main difference is that the maximum concentration in the blood when taking Cetrin is reached 3 times faster. However, the duration of Erius is about 3 times longer. Both drugs are used in the early and late stages of allergies. Eliminate itching, swelling, redness, and other allergy symptoms. Since Tsetrin has a half-life less than that, sometimes the daily dosage is divided into 2 doses.
Cetrin is able to reduce psychomotor reactions, as well as cause drowsiness. Therefore, after taking it, it is recommended to refrain from driving a car.
Admission Erius significantly less suppresses the central nervous system. Cetrin is able to accumulate in the tissues of the body even after discontinuation of the drug.
For children, starting from 6 months old, Erius syrup is suitable. Cetrin can be prescribed only from the age of two.
The following positive aspects of Erius can be noted:
- It has no effect on the central nervous system.
- It is enough to take 1 time per day.
- Reception is possible for children from 6 months.
- It has a long action.
Positive aspects of Cetrin:
- Affordable price.
- It has a speed.
- Not addictive.
From this we can summarize that Erius has many more positive aspects, since it is a newer drug. However, if you compare the price category, then it costs about 3 times more expensive than Tsetrin.
Thus, both drugs are effective in the manifestation of allergic reactions. Reception is allowed for both children and adults. With proper use, the patient will be able to avoid the appearance of side effects of drugs. Despite this, a specific drug should be prescribed by a doctor. Only he can determine what is best with a particular type of allergy.
Allergic reactions are quite common in both adults and children. They arise with a high sensitivity of the body to various stimuli and are manifested by peculiar symptoms. Scientists have not yet studied for what reason an allergy occurs. However, a number of drugs have been developed that help relieve symptoms. These are Cetrin and Erius. Some patients are interested in which drug is more effective. To understand this, you need to study each of them in more detail.
Cetrin
It is an antihistamine drug, the active substance of which is cetrizine hydrochloride. Available in the form of tablets and syrup. It has anti-allergic effect. The active substance selectively blocks H1 histamine receptors, which reduces itching, swelling and redness. In half of patients, the action occurs 20 minutes after taking the medicine. In 95% of patients, significant improvement is observed after an hour. The active substance is rapidly absorbed from the digestive tract. Eating does not affect this.
Indications are:
- Symptoms of allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis.
- Hives.
- Angioneurotic edema.
- Dermatitis.
- Itching with allergic diseases.
- Quincke’s edema.
An additional indication is atopic bronchial asthma.
The medicine can not be used for:
- Hypersensitivity to the components that make up the composition.
- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Children under 2 years (syrup) and up to 6 years (tablets).
It is prescribed with caution to the elderly and patients with chronic renal failure. In this case, the dosage is selected individually.
Tablets should be washed down with a sufficient amount of water. The recommended dose for an adult is 10 mg (1 tablet) per day. Children from 6 years old are recommended to take 5 mg twice a day (half a tablet) or 1 time 10 mg.
The daily dose of syrup for an adult is 10 m. Treatment can start from 5 mg / day. The maximum daily dose is 20 mg / day. Children from 2 to 6 years of age are recommended 2.5 mg / day of syrup. With appropriate indications, it can increase by 2 times. For children over 6 years of age, the dosage of syrup is 10 mg / day.
Side effects are rare. However, a number of patients may experience dry mouth, drowsiness, gastrointestinal tract disorders, and migraine.
Erius
The active substance is desloratadine. It has a long-lasting effect and eliminates various allergic reactions. Relieves itching and swelling. The effect is observed for 30 minutes and lasts throughout the day. After oral administration, it is well absorbed from the digestive tract. In blood plasma observed after 30 minutes. The highest concentration of a substance in the blood is observed 3 hours after ingestion. The elimination half-life is approximately 27 hours.
Indications for use are:
- Quick relief of symptoms in allergic rhinitis and hay fever (lacrimation, cough, runny nose and others).
- Reduced rash and itching in hives.
It can also be prescribed for other allergic diseases at the discretion of the doctor.
Contraindications are:
- An allergic reaction to substances in the composition.
- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Children under 6 months (syrup), children under 12 years (tablets).
- Genetic diseases (impaired glucose absorption, fructose intolerance).
- A relative contraindication is renal failure.
Adults are prescribed 1 tablet per day. Without chewing, washing down with water. Usually, treatment ends after relief of symptoms. However, it can be continued at the discretion of the doctor with prolonged contact with the allergen.
From 6 months to 5 years, the therapeutic dose of syrup 2.5 ml 1 time per day. From 6 to 11 years, 5 ml of syrup. Starting from 12 years old, the dosage is increased to 10 ml. Syrup is recommended to drink with water.
Among the side effects observed: headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia. Children are characterized by diarrhea, insomnia and fever.
