Virlix: What is it and what is it for?

What is virlix?

Virlix® is the trademark of a pharmaceutically manufactured synthetic drug that uses cetirizine as an active ingredient , a chemical compound belonging to the line of second-generation antihistamine drugs, with an effect on some allergic processes in the body .

To highlight: This pharmaceutical product is made by the company named GLAXOSMITHKLINE MÉXICO, SA de CV . (1)

What is the virlix for?

• Thanks to the mechanism of action of the active substance, virlix® works by blocking the action of histamine , a substance present in the body that causes allergy symptoms when its presence is exaggerated. This action mitigates the symptoms associated with allergic processes .
• It is used to treat:
  • Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and associated symptoms. (two)
  • Symptoms of hives.
  • Contact dermatitis .
  • Atopic dermatitis.
  • Allergic skin manifestations.

Dosage and routes of administration of virlix

The presentation of virlix® is in a solution in a box with a 50 ml bottle, which contains 100 mg cetirizine dihydrochloride and in a drop solution containing 10 mg cetirizine dihydrochloride. The administration is orally and the informative dosage can be as follows:

• Children between 1 and 2 years of age: 0.2 to 0.3 mg/kg/day either drops or solution, administered in one or two doses.
• Children 2 to 6 years of age: 2.5 mg twice a day as drops or 2.5 ml of the oral solution twice a day.
• Children over 6 years of age and adults: 10 mg once a day (10 ml of the oral solution).

side effects of virlix

Clinical studies indicate that therapeutic treatment with virlix® can cause some of the following adverse effects in a certain patient population:

• Possible allergic reactions due to patient contact with any component of the formula.
• Drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness and headache .
• Difficulty in urination, ocular accommodation disorder and xerostomia.
• Pharyngitis, diarrhea , rhinitis.

Important: If the patient shows any of these symptoms or another not included in the list during treatment with virlix®, please stop using it and consult your doctor .

Virlix contraindications and warnings

The use of virlix® is contraindicated in the following cases:

• Patient hypersensitivity to hydroxyzine , piperazine derivatives or any of the components of the formula.
• Patients with kidney failure.
• People with fructose intolerance.
• During the pregnancy period.
• During breastfeeding .

You should know: The patient must provide all the information about his health history to his doctor, before starting treatment with this drug.

Avoid if you have:

• History of hypersensitivity to hydroxyzine, piperazine derivatives or any of the components of the drug formula.

Warnings:

• Pharmaceutical products such as virlix® must be administered with a prescription or prescription.
• It should be taken into account that the use of this medicine can enhance the adverse effects, if it is consumed together with drinks that contain alcohol.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions during treatment with this drug.
• This medicine can cause a decrease in the ability to drive vehicles or operate precision machinery, for which caution should be exercised.
• Keep this product out of the reach of children.