What is the difference between "Zodak" and "Sitecom"

"Zyrtec" and "Zodak" are anti-allergic drugs, blockers of H1-histamine receptors. The active ingredient of these drugs are equally - cetirizine dihidrochloride.

Is there a difference between "Sitecom" and "Zodak"

"Zyrtec" is an original antiallergic drug, it is produced in Belgium and Switzerland. A generic (analog) "Sirtaki" on the active substance is "Zodak" (Czech Republic). In terms of 1 ml of the active substance of this drug is 10-12 times cheaper "Sirtaki". Both medicines prescribed on the same indications. "Zyrtec" and "Zodak" well facilitate or prevent the development of allergies. Drugs influence allergic reactions in the early stage of development. These medicines prevent swelling, relieve spasms of smooth muscles, greatly reduce the permeability of capillaries. "Zyrtec" or "Zodak" prescribed for seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis, urticaria, skin itch, allergic dermatitis. They can be taken for fever, angioneurotic edema, bronchial asthma.

And "Zyrtec" and "Zodak" designate adults and children over 6 months. Dosages are the same: both need to take 10 mg once a day or twice a day 5 mg. of the Drug in the droplets is dissolved in the water. Drugs are administered in 5 drops per day children 6-12 months, 5 drops 1-2 times a day children 1-2 years old, give 5 drops 2 times daily children 2-6 years, 10-20 drops per day - for adults and children after 6 years. When the available light impaired renal function one or the other drug must be taken daily in a quantity equal to 5 mg, and in the case of severe violations, the daily amount corresponding to 10 mg, should be drunk once in two days. How much time is needed to pass any drug, a doctor must determine individually in each case.

The application is also convenient syrup "Zodak" or "Zyrtec". One measuring spoon of the syrup corresponding to 5 mg of the drug.

"Zyrtec" and "Zodak": contraindications, side effects

"Zyrtec" and "Zyrtec" have the same contraindications. Do not take them during pregnancy, lactation, hypersensitivity to the components. With caution, these funds are designated for the elderly. Syrup and drops is not recommended in infants up to six months, and tablets in children younger than two years. Side effects "Sirtaki"and "Zodak" are the same: drowsiness, dry mouth, allergic reactions, migraines, dizziness, discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract.

During the reception, the "Zodak", in addition to the above symptoms, you may also receive the excitation, fatigue.

During treatment, the "Zodak" or "Sitecom" we need to refrain from performing potentially hazardous activities that require speed of psychomotor reactions and high concentration (e.g., driving). Both drugs are sold without prescription.