Means "Fenistil". Instructions for use

The drug "Fenistil" (instructions for use contains such information) promotes the blocking of histamine H1 receptors, slows the activity of mediators involved in the onset and development of an allergic reaction. The drug reduces capillary permeability, has a sedative and anticholinergic effect. There are two medicinal forms of the drug - a gel for external application and a drop inside. After oral administration, the maximum concentration is observed after two hours. The drug binds to plasma proteins by 90%. The medicine with bile and urine is withdrawn. When applied locally, the medication penetrates the skin quickly enough. Bioavailability in this case is about 10%.

Appointment

Drops are recommended for seasonal and allergic allergic pathologies. In particular, the indications include hives, rhinitis, hay fever. It is prescribed oral administration of the remedy for eczema and other itching dermatoses, food and drug allergies. The drug is indicated for skin itching (except for those associated with cholestasis), on the soil of pathologies complicated by a rash (with chickenpox) including. The agent effectively eliminates the reaction to insect bites. The drug "Fenistil" (ointment) is recommended for the reduction of itching on the background of dermatoses, urticaria, burns (industrial, domestic, sunny). The drug is prescribed externally with insect bites.

Adverse Reactions

When taken orally, the medication can cause dyspepsia, dry mouth, dizziness. Rarely there is headache, drowsiness or agitation. The drug "Fenistil" (cream) (instructions for use contains such information) can cause a skin rash on the application area, dryness, irritation of the cover. Sometimes patients develop muscle spasm, swelling, and breathing disorders.

Dosing regimen

Patients with 12 years inward appoint 20-40 drops. The frequency of admission is three times a day. For children from 1 month to 12 years, the dosage is 0.1 mg / kg per day. The total amount of the drug is divided into three divided doses per day. When predisposed to drowsiness, 2/3 of the dose is drunk in the evening and 1/3 in the morning. Gel "Fenistil" instructions for use recommends applying 2-4 times a day. In severe cases, it is allowed to combine gel treatment and droplet administration.

Contraindications

The drug "Fenistil" instructions for use does not allow for the appointment of intolerance components, disorders of urination (on the basis of prostate hypertrophy). Contraindications include a closed-angle glaucoma. No medication is prescribed for breastfeeding women, pregnant patients, or breast-fed (prematurely) children under 1 month.

additional information

The drug "Fenistil" (instructions for use contains such information) is able to enhance the sedative effect of drugs that depress the activity of the central nervous system (hypnotics, anxiolytics, anesthetics). In obstructive pulmonary pathologies in chronic course and at the age of up to 1 year (in connection with the probability of nocturnal apnea) the drug is prescribed with extreme caution.