Is Hitaxa 5mg suitable for an 8 year old boy?

Yes, the active substance in Hitaxa (desloratadine) is routinely used in children of this age. For a child aged 8 years, the recommended daily dose of desloratadine is usually 2.5 mg, but if the child weighs more than 30 kg, the doctor may recommend a higher dose, i.e. 5 mg.

Pharmacies also offer special forms of Hitaxa dedicated to children, such as an oral solution (syrup) or orodispersible tablets (FastTab) with a strength of just 2.5 mg. They are safer and easier to administer.

Desloratadine is a new generation antihistamine, which means that it does not cause drowsiness in most children, which is important at school age.

If you have doubts about this situation, it is always worth consulting a doctor who can give you more personalized advice. If you are not able to take advantage of the advice, I attach a link to the online teleconsultation:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/z-pediatra

You can check the current availability of Hitaxa in pharmacies in the country here:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/36126/hitaxa-tabletki-ulegajace-rozpadowi-w-jamie-ustnej/apteki