Exploration of the Problems and Improvement Measures of Dosage of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup for Children

VernacularTitle:盐酸西替利嗪糖浆儿童给药剂量存在的问题及改进措施探讨
Author: Defeng YAN ; Chuanjun ZANG ; Hui PEI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Cetirizine hydrochloride syrup; Children; Dosage; Problem; Countermeasures
From: China Pharmacy 2015;(24):3347-3348
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: OBJECTIVE:To improve the accuracy of the Cetirizine hydrochloride syrup pediatric dose for children. METH-ODS:The dosage of Cetirizine hydrochloride syrup for children with chronic urticaria was accurately measured and compared with before and after pharmacists’intervention. RESULTS:The dosage before and after pharmacists’intervention was significantly high-er than prescribed dosage,the dosage after intervention was lower than before intervention,the differences were statistically signifi-cant(P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:It is commonly existed that the dosage to children is higher than the prescribed dosage. It is sug-gested that doctors should strictly follow the printed label to make a prescription,pharmacists should strengthen the guidance and in-tervention on medication,and pharmaceutical manufacturers can manufacture suitable Cetirizine hydrochloride preparations special-ly for children to improve drug compliance and dosage accuracy.