Pills
Inside, with food, without chewing and washing down with enough water.
Adults: appoint 1 table. 3-4 times a day (75-100 mg / day).
Children: at the age of 1 to 12 months - according to 1/4 table. (6.5 mg) 2-3 times a day (in powdered grated form together with baby food); from 1 to 6 years - according to 1/4 table. 3 times a day or 1/2 table. 2 times a day; from 6 to 14 years - on 1/2 table. (12.5 mg) 2-3 times a day.
The dose can be gradually increased in the absence of side effects in the patient, but the maximum dose should never exceed 2 mg / kg of body weight.
Injection:
In / m, in / in (applies only in acute severe cases under the supervision of a doctor!)
Adults: the recommended daily dose is 1-2 ml (1-2 amp.) IM.
Children: Recommended initial doses - at the age of 1 to 12 months - 0.25 ml (1/4 amp.) W / m; from 1 to 6 years - 0,5 ml (1/2 amp.) w / m; from 6 to 14 years - 0,5-1 ml (1 / 2-1 amp.) w / m.
The dose can be carefully increased depending on the patient's response and the observed side effects. However, the dose should never exceed 2 mg / kg. In severe allergy, treatment should be started with a cautious slow intravenous injection, then continue to / m injection or taking the drug inside.
Special patient groups (general recommendations for both forms)
Elderly, emaciated patients: use of Suprastin® requires special care, because In these patients, antihistamines often cause side effects (dizziness, drowsiness).
Patients with impaired liver function: a dose reduction may be required due to a decrease in the metabolism of the active component of the drug in liver diseases.
Patients with impaired renal function: it may be necessary to change the regimen of the drug and reduce the dose due to the fact that the active component is mainly released through the kidneys.
