How to give Aquadetrim, vitamin D to children: instructions for use and reviews


In this article we will look at how to give Aquadetrim to children.

One of the most important vitamins for young children is the well-known vitamin D. In order to prevent its deficiency, many children are prescribed medications that contain it. One of the most popular products is Aquadetrim. How to give it to a child? First of all, you need to figure out what time of day it is prescribed, how many drops to take and when the medication is not required.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

This drug is topical glucocorticosteroid Its main substance, betamethasone dipropionate, can inhibit the accumulation of leukocytes , the process of releasing lysosomal enzymes , as well as anti-inflammatory mediators at the site of inflammation.
In addition, phagocytosis is inhibited, vascular-tissue permeability is reduced, preventing the occurrence of inflammatory swelling.

Pharmacological properties

Colecalciferol is a physiological form of vitamin D, formed under the influence of sunlight in the human epidermis. Vitamin D3 is several times more effective than D2. Its activity is approximately 25-30%. Regulation of phosphate and calcium metabolism in the human body is the main function of vitamin D3. This property ensures the growth and mineralization of the skeleton. The lack of this substance especially negatively affects newborns, young children, pregnant and lactating women.

With insufficient intake of vitamin D, a person experiences calcium deficiency and malabsorption. Extra-skeletal disorders develop, for example, immunity decreases, and there is a risk of developing cardiovascular pathologies and diabetes mellitus.

The aqueous solution has a high absorption capacity in the intestine. Colecalciferol is eliminated from the blood within 2-3 days. Most of the medicine is excreted from the body along with bile, a smaller part - by the kidneys.

Indications for use

Main indications for the use of Akriderm ointment and cream:

  • various allergic skin diseases, for example: dermatitis, neurodermatitis, itching, eczema ;
  • psoriasis;
  • various forms of non-allergic dermatitis.

Contraindications

The use of Akriderm cream or ointment is not recommended for:

  • hypersensitivity to the drug;
  • skin tuberculosis;
  • skin manifestations of syphilis;
  • chicken pox;
  • herpes simplex;
  • skin post-vaccination reactions;
  • open wounds;
  • lactation;
  • children under one year of age;
  • trophic ulcers;
  • acne vulgaris.

The drug Aquadetrim general information

Aquadetrim is a colorless liquid with an anise aroma and a not particularly pleasant taste, which is confirmed by reviews from children and adults.
The drug is offered in 10 ml bottles. made of tinted glass. The dispenser allows you to easily measure the required volume of the drug, eliminating contact with it with a syringe, spoon or pipette. You can purchase the product without a prescription, but before use you should definitely consult with your pediatrician, who will determine how many drops to give your baby. The formula of the drug includes: active substance (colecalciferol or vitamin D3), sucrose, anise flavor, sodium hydrogen phosphate, citric acid monohydrate, water, macrogol glyceryl ricinoleate, benzyl alcohol. Cocalciferol is a natural, highly active form of vitamin D. Its content is in 1 ml. drug - about 15,000 international units (IU). For the convenience of users, the dosage of the drug is calculated in drops and IU.


The doctor should prescribe the drug based on the child’s age and individual developmental characteristics.

Instructions for use Akriderm (Method and dosage)

Akriderm ointment, the instructions for use of which recommend applying it to the affected surface of the skin, is used twice daily. A different therapeutic regimen may also be prescribed, taking into account the severity of the disease.

When treating mild cases, Akriderm cream, instructions for use, allows for application once, and for more severe lesions - up to several times a day.

The duration of treatment may depend on various factors: the effectiveness and tolerability of the drug, the severity of the disease and the characteristics of the patient’s body. On average, the therapeutic course is 2-4 weeks.

When improvement does not occur for a long time, urgent clarification of the diagnosis is necessary.

Compound

We will tell you below how to give your child Aquadetrim with vitamin D. In the meantime, let's talk about its composition.

The active ingredient is colecalciferol. This is the name of vitamin D3, of which there are 15 thousand units in one milliliter of medicine. Thirty drops of the drug are placed in 1 milliliter. One drop of this medicine contains 500 units of vitamin D.

Additional ingredients of the product are citric acid along with sodium hydrogen phosphate and macrogol glyceryl ricinoleate, as well as benzyl alcohol and purified water. The sweet taste of the medicine is provided by sucrose added to the composition, and the special smell is achieved thanks to anise flavoring. Next, we will find out how the described medicine and vitamin D act on the child’s body, and how to properly give Aquadetrim to a child.

special instructions

The appearance of signs of hypersensitivity, itching and irritation of the skin during treatment requires stopping the use of this remedy and choosing a more suitable treatment for the patient.

Long-term therapy, application of the drug in large quantities to a large surface of the skin, the use of occlusive dressings and treatment of children can cause systemic absorption of GCS.

Treatment of children must be carried out strictly according to the indications and prescription of the doctor, which will allow monitoring the possible development of systemic undesirable effects. It is possible that the full functioning of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system is suppressed, symptoms of hypercortisolism appear, a decrease in the excretion of hormone , and an increase in intracranial pressure.

Side effects occur especially often when the drug is applied to the skin of the face. Therefore, the therapeutic course should not be longer than 5 days.

The use of Akriderm in ophthalmology is not allowed. It is necessary to avoid getting it into the eyes and mucous membranes.

If treatment with the drug has been carried out for a long time, gradual withdrawal of therapy is recommended.

Overdose

Excessive dosages of Aquadetrim may cause a reaction in the form of loss of appetite, bouts of vomiting, restless behavior, increased thirst, nausea, and abdominal pain. Among other things, diarrhea or, on the contrary, constipation is possible, along with the release of urine in large quantities, pain in the joints, muscles, and head. Also, sometimes with an overdose, stupor and other mental disorders are observed in combination with a decrease in body weight.

With excessively high doses, for example, when a child drank half a tube of medicine, kidney function may be disrupted, blood pressure increases, and the baby becomes drowsy. In such a situation, there is a risk of eye problems that affect the cornea or iris along with the optic nerve.

Among other things, excessive intake of the drug in question into the child’s body can cause the formation of stones in the organs of the excretory system; it is possible that calcium is deposited on the vascular walls, in the internal organs and in the skin. In rare cases, the described medicine can provoke the appearance of cholestatic jaundice.

In situations where children mistakenly drink a lot of Aquadetrim, it is important to immediately stop this drug and give the child plenty of fluids. Since an overdose of Aquadetrim is dangerous to health, children are most often hospitalized.

It is important to find out in advance how to give Aquadetrim with vitamin D to your child.

Akriderm's analogs

Level 4 ATX code matches:
Rederm

Losterine

Akriderm SK

Akriderm GK

Akriderm Genta

Elokom S

Diprosalik

Belosalik

Triderm

Kanizon Plus

Betasalik

Triacutan

Momat-S

The main analogues of the drug: Triderm and Kanison .

The price of analogues is approximately 470-550 rubles.

Interaction with other medications

Vitamin D from the drug "Aquadetrim" will be much less absorbed if the child is simultaneously taking "Cholestyramine", the drug "Rifampicin" or medications against epilepsy. When children are prescribed thiazide diuretics simultaneously with Aquadetrim, this can increase calcium levels.

If this drug is prescribed to a child who is given glycosides, the toxic effects of such cardiac medications will increase, which threatens arrhythmias. The simultaneous administration of the drug in question and calcium supplements with high dosages of this mineral is not recommended.

Reviews about Akriderm

It should be noted that various skin problems bother many people who use this particular product to solve them. As reviews of Akriderm cream show, they prefer to apply it when mild lesions appear on the skin: slight itching, redness and irritation.

At the same time, reviews of Akriderm ointment show that this form of the drug is usually used by people who know the exact diagnosis. However, even in this case, treatment does not always occur without complications. The main reason for this is long-term use of the drug, which can lead to loss of effectiveness, development of addiction and side effects.

Also, some users report that when they used this remedy for the first time, it helped to eliminate the symptoms of the disease quite quickly. The next time the drug was used, longer treatment was required and the effect was less durable.

Sometimes Akriderm is used for acne and a similar situation is noted. At first, the rashes go away quickly, but then they come back again and this happens much more often. Moreover, the appearance of pigmented and light areas and deterioration of the skin structure are noted. Although such users do not even know exactly how to use Akriderm ointment, what it helps with and how long to apply it.

By the way, such cases are described quite often. This happens because this drug is not able to influence the causes of the development of dermatitis, relieving the manifestations of the disease. Therefore, the use of Akriderm can only bring temporary relief, and then the development of complications.

However, this particular drug helps many patients alleviate the acute period of dermatitis. Of course, at the same time, the causes of the disease are corrected: various vitamins , restorative drugs, adsorbents, and medicinal decoctions are prescribed. To remove external damage to the skin, use ointment or cream.

In addition, users are often interested in whether Akriderm ointment is hormonal or not? The fact is that some patients are afraid to use hormonal drugs. But in fact, you just need to strictly follow the application regimen and adhere to the prescribed dosage. Therefore, experts do not recommend using any medications without a prescription from a competent doctor.

Side effects

A child’s body can sometimes react to the drug with the following symptoms:

  • Loss of appetite, nausea, muscle pain.
  • Vomiting, polyuria, weakness, depression, joint pain.
  • Dry mouth and fever.
  • Headache.
  • Changes in urine tests (increased levels of protein, white blood cells and hyaline casts) and blood (high calcium levels).
  • Some children may experience sleep disturbances (children do not sleep after taking the medicine), constipation occurs, and body weight decreases. In addition, allergies to Aquadetrim may occur, for example, a skin rash.

What should you do if these symptoms appear? First of all, stop the medicine and contact your doctor. The doctor will examine the child, prescribe the necessary treatment and recommend that the food the baby is fed contains less calcium.

We will tell you further how to give Aquadetrim to children.

Akriderm price, where to buy

The price of Akriderm ointment is from 85 rubles.

The price of Akriderm cream varies between 100-300 rubles.

You can buy any form in any Russian pharmacy, as well as outside the country.

For example, the price in Ukraine is 80-385 UAH depending on the volume of packaging.

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