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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Indications for use
- Zirtek, which is shown in a variety of allergic dermatoses, for example, with atopic dermatitis, the symptoms of which are a rash and persistent itching.
- Loratadin has the following indications for use - it is taken with dermatitis, hives, allergies to bites of non-poisonous insects.
- Cetirizine is prescribed for allergic itching dermatoses.
- Fluticasone may be administered by stinging or biting a non-poisonous insect to remove an allergic reaction, as well as with dermatitis.
- Ketoconazole is used for damage to the hair, nails and skin that arise from dermatophytes, as well as with seborrheic dermatitis, the causative agent of which is Pityrosporum ovale.
- Exifin is taken with severe, often occurring dermatomycosis, developing on the skin of the limbs and trunk. Such diseases require systemic treatment.
Pharmacodynamics
Tablets from dermatitis Loratadin perform antipruritic, antiallergic antiexudative function. Pharmacodynamics of the drug is as follows: it inhibits the release of mast cells from histamine, as well as leukotriene C4. Selectively blocks the receptors of H1-histamine, and also prevents histamine from affecting the vessels and smooth muscles, reduces the level of capillary permeability, reduces exudation, erythema and pruritus. Antiallergic effect begins after half an hour after taking the pill, maximum activity reaches 8-12 hours, and the whole lasts for 24 hours. The drug has no effect on the central nervous system, has no sedative and anticholinergic function.
Allertec tablets are an anti-allergic antihistamine drug. They include cetirizine, which is included in the group of antagonists of histamine competitors - it blocks the receptors of H1-histamine, and has almost no antiserotonin and anticholinergic effects. It is able to perform anti-allergic, antiexudative and antipruritic function. Cetirizine also affects the first stage of the allergy, which depends on histamines, reduces the spread of inflammatory cells, inhibits the process of excretion of mediators, which appear even with a late allergic reaction. The drug makes the permeability of capillaries smaller, removes spasms that arise in the smooth muscles, prevents the appearance of swelling in the tissues. Therapeutic doses do not have a sedative effect on the body. The drug begins to function after 20 minutes (half of patients) or after 1 hour (in 95% of patients). The effect of the effect persists for 24 hours.
Pharmacokinetics
The drug Loratadin is completely and quickly absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract, reaches Tmax for 1.3-2.5 hours, while eating this process can be slowed down for another hour. In elderly people, Сmах becomes higher by 50%. Absorption of the medication is 40% faster if consumed with food; the active metabolite is also increased by 15%. The connection with plasma proteins is 97%. Css loratadine, as well as a metabolite in plasma occurs on the 5th day after the administration of the drug. The drug does not pass through the blood-brain barrier.
Tablets from dermatitis Cetirizine fairly quickly absorbed. In plasma, their maximum concentration occurs after 1 hour. Absorption index is not affected at all by the fact of taking the drug with food, although its speed decreases slightly - the maximum concentration is reached for 1 hour longer. Tablets are metabolized in small amounts, forming a pharmacologically inactive metabolite. This they differ from other blockers of H1-histamine receptors, which are metabolized in the liver. The drug (60%) is excreted through the kidneys unchanged after 96 hours. Another 10% goes through the intestines.
The drug Allertec has the following pharmacokinetics. Quickly absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, reaching a maximum concentration after half an hour / hour. Absorption rates do not affect food intake, although its speed decreases slightly. The drug forms an inactive metabolite, as it is poorly metabolized in the liver. It is excreted through the kidneys (about 70%), usually unchanged. With a single dose, the half-life occurs after about 10 hours. For 5-6 hours, half of the children's organism is 2-12 years old.
Names of tablets from dermatitis
The most effective and popular drugs that help cope with dermatitis, there are still antihistamine tablets that cope well with the external signs of skin diseases, remove irritation and itching, as well as swelling. These drugs have only one side effect - they cause severe drowsiness.
Antihistamine tablets from new generation dermatitis no longer have such a disadvantage, besides they are not addictive, so they can be taken for a long time. Among modern medicines the most effective are considered Zirtek, Claritin, Loratadin, and also Cetirizine.
With dermatitis, you can also take corticosteroids - these drugs have hormones in their composition, and in addition they give a qualitative anti-inflammatory effect. But this medicine can not be taken for a long time, as they can cause skin atrophy. Names of tablets from dermatitis (corticosteroids): Dexamethasone, Prednisolone, Flumethasone, and also Fluticasone.
Also in the treatment of dermatitis can not do without immunosuppressants. The substances included in these drugs completely inhibit immunity, thereby helping the body to minimize the skin reaction. Among this group of drugs, the most effective are Mielosan, Chlorbutin, and Cyclophosphamide.
Tablets from seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis occurs on the scalp, if there is excessive colonization of the fungus malassezia furfur.
With seborrheic dermatitis, antihistamines are good. These drugs qualitatively remove redness, itching and swelling. Take them no more than a week (maximum - 10 days). Antihistamines are chloropyramine, clemastine, loratadine, which remove inflammation and relieve itching.
Seborrheic dermatitis can be treated with a variety of pharmacological agents. There are tablets from seborrheic dermatitis of various kinds and medicinal groups:
- Antihistamines - Citrine, Telfast, Loratadine;
- Complexes of minerals and multivitamins, including Merz, Nicotinic acid, Multitabs, Alphabet, vitamins B2 and A, and Perfectil.
If you start treatment in time, take pills for dermatitis and follow the doctor's recommendations, the disease will pass quickly enough. It should be noted that dermatitis on the trunk and face are cured faster than seborrheic dermatitis of the head - the hairy part of it. Longer therapy is needed here.
Antifungal tablets against seborrheic dermatitis
In some cases, in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis antifungal tablets are used. They contain Nizoral, Lamifen, and Orungal.
Antifungal tablets from seborrheic dermatitis Orungal are an antimycotic used to kill infections caused by the appearance of pathogenic fungi. Such can be yeast-like, yeast, mold forms. The drug has a fairly wide range of action.
Terbinafine is allylamine, which copes well with fungal parasites that damage hair, skin, and nails. It qualitatively destroys dermatophytes.
Tablets from dermatitis Exifin include terbinafine hydrochloride (a part of the group of allylamines synthetic substance), and have a wide range of antifungal activity. Small concentrations of terbinafine can exert a fungicidal effect on dermatophytes, as well as mold and dimorphic fungi. On yeast fungi terbinafine usually has a fungicidal or fungistatic effect. This drug is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, nails and hair that have appeared due to dermatophytes.
Tablets from atopic dermatitis
Dermatitis is called inflammatory skin diseases. There are several types of this disease - seborrheic, atopic, contact, etc. The most common is atopic dermatitis.
Tablets from atopic dermatitis Allertec help remove the rash on the skin and soothe the itching. The drug is very effective, it quickly removes the symptoms of the disease and contributes to an early recovery.
Asmoval 10 is prescribed for skin diseases, including dermatitis. It is very effective in atopic dermatitis.
Ketotifen is indicated for atopic dermatitis. Its therapeutic effect is fully manifested after 1.5-2 months after the start of the course of treatment.
Tablets from dermatitis Clarifer are prescribed for itching dermatoses, such as allergic contact dermatitis, and also when an allergic reaction to an insect bite occurs. 1 tab. Medication contains 10 mg of loratadine.
Clarotidine tablets are indicated for atopic dermatitis. Contraindicated for children under 2 years of age. During treatment with these tablets, do not engage in potentially dangerous and risky activities that require a fast psychomotor reaction and high concentration.
Tablets for allergic dermatitis
Allergic dermatitis is a rather complicated disease, and curing it is completely a very difficult task. But its symptoms can not only be eliminated, but prevented in advance. Treatment requires an integrated approach.
It is very important to properly and carefully care for your skin, and also to follow a diet - this will help prevent the appearance of the disease or its return.
But sometimes even adherence to the rules of hygiene and diet do not help to escape from the aggravation of allergic dermatitis. In this case, additional methods of treatment are used - dermatitis tablets. Doctors often prescribe antihistamines that relieve itching. If an extensive infection develops, the patient may also be prescribed antibiotics.
To remove puffiness, stop itching and reduce infiltration, the doctor can prescribe the most commonly used tablets for allergic dermatitis - such as Telfast, Claritin, Tavegil, and Claritidine. These drugs are also part of the antihistamine group
It should be noted that the newest antihistamines do not have side effects like distraction and drowsiness.
Tablets from sun dermatitis
Skin disease, which is called sun dermatitis, is referred to the form of photodermatoses. With such a disease, the main cause of the appearance of irritation is the sun's rays, which negatively affect the skin.
Tablets from sun dermatitis are classified as a group of anti-inflammatory drugs - their systemic method allows you to quickly and effectively get rid of the manifestations of photodermatosis. Among them, indomethacin and acetylsalicylic acid - they need to be consumed after eating. To avoid the occurrence of side effects that affect the gastrointestinal tract, together with anti-inflammatory tablets should take drugs from the group of proton pump inhibitors, such as omeprazole.
In the event that there is severe itching with sunny dermatitis, doctors prescribe to patients the use of antihistamines. A qualified specialist will be able to select from a large number of different preparations of this type the optimal variant suitable for the patient - good tablets against dermatitis.
Immunosuppressive therapy is prescribed only in cases of very severe course of photodermatosis. Thanks to cytostatic drugs, such as chloroquine, you can quickly remove inflammation. In addition, they have almost no side effects.
Dosing and Administration Method for Dermatitis Tablets
The way of application and dose of tablets from dermatitis Asmoval 10 - the drug is taken before meals in doses: children 12 + and adults: 1 table / day, children 6-12 years: half a tablet / day.
Allertec tablets are taken regardless of meals. You need to drink with water and not chewing. It is best to drink in the evening. Children 12+ and adults - 1 table / day, children 6-12 years - half a tablet / twice a day. If the patient has a kidney failure, you need to use half of the recommended dose in the recommendation. If there are problems with the functioning of the liver, the dosage is selected individually.
Loratadine should be taken no later than 1 hour before meals. Children 12+ and adults - 1 table / day. Children 3-12 years (weight less than 30 kg) - half a tablet / day; (weight more than 30 kg) - 1 table / day. If there are problems with liver function - the initial dosage is half a tablet / day.
Tablets from dermatitis Cetirizine are usually taken in the evening, washed down with water and not chewing. Taking medicine for food does not depend. Children 6+ years (weight not less than 30kg) and adults take 1 table / day.
Use of dermatitis tablets during pregnancy
The main task in the treatment of dermatitis is to remove redness and inflammation, as well as reduce itching. It is very important to take medications that will be completely safe for the health of both mom and baby. Usually in the treatment of using steroid ointments or creams, as well as moisturizers.
How should I use dermatitis tablets during pregnancy? The doctor prescribes steroid tablets only in extreme cases. Take these medications for a short period of time and in a small dosage. Tablets from dermatitis Prednisolone may be administered during pregnancy if there is a serious exacerbation.
Women of childbearing age should be warned about the potential risk to their fetus, as corticosteroids are able to pass through the placenta. For newborns, whose mothers took corticosteroids during pregnancy, careful observation is necessary, because there is a risk of development of adrenal insufficiency in a fetus and a newborn baby.
Medicines can not be taken for a long time and in a large dosage. Women who are breastfeeding are advised not to take the drug (especially if large doses are prescribed), or to stop breastfeeding. This precaution is due to the fact that corticosteroids can penetrate into breast milk, and also overwhelmingly affect the production and growth of endogenous corticosteroids. For a newborn this can have extremely negative consequences.
Pregnant, who suffer from dermatitis, note that the drugs recommended by them are not always able to exert the necessary effect. In this case, the difficulty lies in the fact that the most effective drugs for treating dermatitis in pregnancy can not be taken.
Contraindications for use
Contraindications to the use of tablets Loratadine: can not be used by pregnant women, people who are highly susceptible to drugs and children under 2 years old.
Contra-tablets Zirtek: renal failure, which is in the terminal stage (CC <10 ml / min), during breastfeeding, pregnancy; lack of lactase, galactose intolerance (hereditary), glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, children of 6 years of age, high sensitivity to hydroxyzine and other components of the drug. It is necessary to carefully prescribe to patients who have chronic renal failure (the dosage needs to be adjusted individually), as well as chronic liver diseases. Also it is not recommended to take elderly patients - because of the possible reduction of glomerular filtration.
Tablets from dermatitis Allertec have the following contraindications: can not be taken during pregnancy, children under 6 years old, while breastfeeding, with high sensitivity to the components of the medication. It is necessary to appoint with caution patients who have chronic renal failure in the severe and medium stage (the dosage needs to be adjusted individually), as well as chronic liver diseases. Also it is not recommended to take elderly patients - because of the possible reduction of glomerular filtration.
Side effects of tablets against dermatitis
Side effects of tablets from dermatitis Loratadin usually can be manifested depending on the individual sensitivity of the person. They are rather short and completely disappear after stopping the medication:
- Nervous system - anxiety; fast fatiguability; children may suffer from hyperexcitability; dizzy and headache; insomnia or vice versa, constant drowsiness; hyperkinesis; blepharospasm; dysphonia; the state of amnesia; the emergence of depression.
- Skin along with subcutaneous tissue - alopecia, rashes on the skin.
- Genitourinary organs - vaginitis; pain when urinating; the color of urine varies.
- Metabolism - thirst, profuse sweating, weight gain.
- Musculoskeletal organs - calf muscles reduce cramps, the appearance of arthralgia.
- Cardiovascular organs - tachycardia, palpitations palpable.
- The digestive tract is a state of nausea, accompanied by vomiting; dry oral cavity; constipation, exacerbation of gastritis, meteorisms; the appetite rises.
- Respiratory organs - bronchospasm, dry nasal mucosa, cough.
- The sense organs - vision problems, pain sensations (eyes and ears), the appearance of conjunctivitis.
- Allergies - itching, angioedema, photosensitization, the appearance of urticaria.
Tablets from dermatitis Allertec have the following side effects:
- The senses and the nervous system: the head is aching and dizzy, very excited, sleepy.
- Gastrointestinal organs: the stomach hurts, dryness in the oral cavity, flatulence, dyspeptic manifestations.
- Allergies: swelling, urticaria, dyspnea.
Side effects of the drug Asmawal 10 - weight gain, increased appetite, sometimes there is oppression of the central nervous system.
Overdose
Tablets Asmoval 10, overdose - manifestations: arrhythmia of the ventricles, stopping breathing or palpitations, syncope, the onset of seizures. Treat the manifestations with the help of washing the stomach, calling for vomiting, taking saline laxatives and activated charcoal. Also monitor the electrocardiogram, perform maintenance treatment aimed at getting rid of the symptoms if you need intravenously injected isotonic sodium chloride solution. Antiarrhythmic medications that do not increase the QT interval, and hypertensive medications may be prescribed. Hemodialysis in this case will be ineffective.
In case of an overdose with Allertec there are such manifestations: poisoning, manifested as drowsiness in adults; the occurrence of increased irritability and excessive anxiety in children, as well as constipation, delay of urination, dryness in the oral cavity. For treatment, it is necessary to wash the stomach, induce vomiting, drink activated charcoal and immediately call a doctor. There is no individual antidote to the medicine. Hemodialysis here is ineffective.
Tablets from dermatitis Loratadin can cause drowsiness, headache, and tachycardia (doses 40-180 mg, which is significantly higher than the recommended figure of 10 mg) in adults in case of an overdose. Children weighing less than 30 kg (a dosage greater than 10 mg) felt palpitation, as well as extrapyramidal symptoms. To treat an overdose it is necessary to use activated charcoal, rinsing the stomach, causing vomiting, supporting treatment aimed at getting rid of symptoms. With hemodialysis, the drug can not be removed from the body.
Interactions with other drugs
Interaction with other medications of the drug Asmoval 10. In combination with imidazole antifungal drugs like miconazole or ketonazole, macrolides like erythromycin, as well as quinine and metronidazole reduce the rate of biotransformation occurring. The drug is not advised to combine with HIV protease inhibitors and reverse. Seizure of serotonin. Medications that increase the QT interval, such as terfenadine, calcium channel blockers, antiarrhythmic drugs cause cardiotoxicity. Asmoval 10 can weaken the ototoxic effect of other tablets. In combination with it, the side effects of photosensitizing drugs are enhanced.
Allertec should not be taken with other medications without consulting a specialist. The combination with bronchodilator drugs, in which there is theophylline, can increase the frequency of occurrence of side effects of Allertec.
Tablets from dermatitis Loratadin together with erythromycin and ketonazole increase the concentration in the plasma of loratadine substance, but this does not give any clinical symptoms (on the ECG including). Loratadine has no effect on the metabolism of ethanol.
Storage conditions
- Conditions of storage of the drug Asmovat 10 - a cool and completely dry place.
- Allertec must be left in a place protected from sunlight, which is closed from small children. Need dryness and temperature within 15-25 ° C.
- Loratadin is stored in a place protected from moisture and sun, inaccessible to small children. The temperature should not exceed 25 ° C.
- Tablets from dermatitis Cetirizine should be kept out of reach of children, protected from the sun, at a temperature of no more than 25 ° C.
Shelf life
- Tablets from dermatitis Asmoval 10 can be stored for no more than 60 months.
- Allertec is stored for no more than 4 years. The expiration date is indicated on the package, after its expiration the drug can not be used.
- The shelf life of Loratadin is 2 years, at the end of which the drug is not recommended.
- Cetirizine has a shelf life of 3 years, the dates are indicated on the package. At the end of the period of application is prohibited.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Dermatitis tablets" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.