Phenistil for allergies

"Fenistil" is one of the types of antiallergic drugs, which is related to antihistamines. Fenistil for allergies is the only medicine that can be taken by children from one month of age.

"Fenistil" is recommended for the following diseases:

• skin allergic reactions to medications and foods, including eczema;
• insect bites;
• sunburn;
• measles, rubella, chickenpox.

"Fenistil" is popular due to its fast action, after 45 minutes. That is why most doctors prefer this drug, and allergists recommend "Fenistil" for allergies as the best remedy.

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Indications for the use of Fenistil

"Fenistil" for allergies is used as tablets, drops and ointments. Namely, the methods of application depend on the form of release.

In any case, regardless of the type of drug, you should not purchase Fenistil without a doctor’s recommendation.

"Fenistil" is prescribed for symptomatic treatment of:

• allergic rhinitis, seasonal fever;
• skin itching of all kinds (except for diseases related to cholestasis). There is also itching caused by a skin rash (chickenpox, insect bites;
• food and drug allergies;
• eczema and other allergic reactions regarding skin processes.

Fenistil for allergies is usually prescribed by an allergist or immunologist.

Release form

"Fenistil" for allergies is available in several forms:

• "Fenistil" in drops, the main component of which is dimethindene maleate - a histamine antagonist by the degree of H1 receptors. Its properties include: antikinin, weak anticholinergic and sedative effects. It does not have antiemetic functions. It has the ability to reduce the increased level of capillary permeability, which is related to allergic processes of the immediate variety. Its volume is 20 mg, that is, 20 drops. "Fenistil" consists of: dimethindene maleate - 1 mg, ethanol 94% - 52.5 mg, preservative E 218 - 1 ml.
• "Fenistil" in capsules (solid gelatin) prolonged action: color - red-brown, size - 4. Inside each capsule are white-yellow granules. As in the previous version, the active element is dimethindene maleate. The packaging has a cardboard base, where capsules of 10 pieces are in a blister made of a material made of PVDC, PVC, PE and aluminum foil. Instructions for use are included.
• "Fenistil" is a gel, the active ingredient of which, as in other forms of its release, is dimethindene maleate, namely: 1 g of gel - dimethindene maleate. The auxiliary substances include: benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, benzalkonium chloride, carbopol 974 P, purified water. Intended for external use. It has no color or odor.

"Fenistil" for allergies comes in three forms, two of them for internal use (drops and capsules) and one for external use (gel).

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Pharmacodynamics of fenistil

"Fenistil" for allergies belongs to the antihistamine, antiallergic, antipruritic group of drugs. If we talk about the H1-histamine receptor blocker, it is one of the most famous histamine antagonists.

In capsules or drops, Fenistil for allergies, when used in combination with histamine H2 receptor antagonists, kills almost all the effects of histamine on the bloodstream.

If we talk about gel forms of release, then "Fenistil" normalizes the permeability of capillaries that arose on the basis of an allergic reaction. The gel itself, applied to the problem area of the skin, eliminates itching, irritation, provoked by dermatological allergic processes. This action is carried out with the help of antikinin and anticholinergic actions of "Fenistil".

As for the result, it won't take long to wait. Just a few minutes after applying the product to the skin, a person feels a significant improvement because, in addition to what has been said, Fenistil has other properties: cooling, softening and moisturizing.

Pharmacokinetics of fenistil

"Fenistil" for allergies in the form of:

• drops - bioavailability of dimethindene - 70%. Its maximum peak is reached after administration within two hours. Half-excretion occurs after six hours. With proportions of 0.5 - 5 mcg / ml, the combination of dimethindene and plasma proteins is about 90%. Regarding the metabolic reaction: methoxylation and hydroxylation are included. Dimethindene with its components is excreted with urine and bile.
• capsules, as in the previous version, the connection with plasma proteins is approximately 90%, dimethindene with metabolites is excreted with urine and bile. But, the maximum concentration reaches somewhere 7 - 12, half-life - 11 hours.
• gel - bioavailability of approximately 10%.

Fenistil allergy drops

The advantages of this drug are that it can be given even to very young children from 1 month. In addition, Fenistil for allergies has a pleasant taste, and children do not even suspect that they are drinking medicine. Parents emphasize an important advantage: the medicine does not need to be diluted with water, but given to the child in pure form with a spoon. Drops can also be added to a bottle of milk. Another positive side is the average price, which is about 5 USD. You can buy Fenistil in drops at any pharmacy (or online) without a doctor's prescription.

"Fenistil" for allergies can be used not only by children, but also by adults, only the dosages in the case of adults are increased.

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Fenistil cream for allergies

There is no Fenistil cream for allergies. Fenistil gel is an antiallergic agent for external use. As for the cream, its name and properties are slightly different: Fenistil pencivir for the treatment of herpes, the so-called "cold sores", on the lips. Its active component is penciclovir. Therefore, if you are interested in an external remedy for allergies, you should buy Fenistil gel-based, and capsules for internal use.

Fenistil gel for allergies is in great demand because it is affordable, has a quick effect, can be applied to the skin of a very small child, eliminates itching, eliminates irritation caused by insect bites, is effective for sunburn, and so on.

If the drug was prescribed by a doctor, then you should specify “gel” or “cream”, since the indications for both substances are different.

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Fenistil gel for allergies

For a long time now, no one has believed in TV commercials and online advertising, so many people visit forums to find customer reviews of a particular drug. As for the Fenistil gel, you won’t be able to find even one negative review. Of course, there may be isolated cases, but only in the situation where a person has not read the contraindications or has not followed the instructions.

So, let's consider the Fenistil gel for allergies in more detail, namely the indications:

• itchy dermatoses;
• hives;
• eczema;
• insect bites;
• burns: sunburn, mild household burns.

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Fenistil ointment for allergies

Regarding ointments, to be more precise, Fenistil for allergies has a gel form of release or in the form of capsules or drops. There is no Fenistil ointment itself. It happens that someone from your friends recommended an anti-allergy drug, but they incorrectly name its form. This is normal, since the gel and ointment are similar in appearance.

So, Fenistil ointment or gel for allergies is one of the most popular medications today. Many mothers cannot do without it during the "mosquito season" as they only use Fenistil to save themselves from an allergic reaction caused by insect bites. Severe itching that does not even let you sleep is easily eliminated with this remedy. If family members are prone to allergic processes, then Fenistil should always be in the home medicine cabinet. The effect of the gel is enhanced by taking Fenistil in capsules.

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Fenistil tablets for allergies

"Fenistil" for allergies in tablets, or to be more precise, in capsules, has a quickly effective anti-allergic effect.

Why do most doctors recommend Fenistil to their patients?

• Firstly, affordable price. In most cases, patients refuse to take prescribed medications because of their high cost. In the case of Fenistil, this is impossible;
• secondly, the effect occurs almost instantly, that is, you don’t have to wait a week or two for the result to manifest itself;
• thirdly, the drug does not have a bitter unpleasant taste;
• fourthly, the duration of action of Fenistil is 24 hours.

In fact, Fenistil for allergies has many advantages. We have listed only a few of them.

Method of administration and dosage

Like any other drug, taking Fenistil for allergies must be done strictly following the instructions:

Fenistil drops:

• Children aged 1 month to 1 year: 3 to 10 drops - one-time dose. More than 30 drops per day should not be taken;
• Children from 1 to 3 years old: 10 to 15 drops at a time. No more than 45 drops per day;
• Children from 3 to 12 years old: 15 to 20 drops at a time. The dose should not exceed 60 drops per day.

Important to remember! Fenistil cannot be heated, as its therapeutic properties are lost. For small children, the medicine is added to food (milk, porridge). Older children drink it from a spoon.

• "Fenistil" capsules are used by children from 12 years of age and adults according to the same scheme: 1 capsule 1 time per day. The effect of one capsule lasts 24 hours. It is recommended to take "Fenistil" at night, as it can provoke fatigue or drowsiness, which can be an extremely dangerous phenomenon in some situations, for example, work in production.
• "Fenistil" gel has the same dosage rules as "Fenistil" drops. The only difference is that "Fenistil" gel is for external use, and "Fenistil" drops are for internal use.

"Fenistil" for allergies works in an enhanced mode when used in combination, for example gel + capsules.

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Use of Fenistil during pregnancy

"Fenistil" for allergies, regardless of whether drops, capsules or gel, should be taken with caution. If the pregnancy period is less than 12 weeks, that is, the first trimester, then the drug is strictly contraindicated. Starting from the 13th week and until the end of pregnancy, it is prescribed if the expected result is higher than the probable risk to the child.

1. Gel. If there is severe irritation or bleeding wounds, it should not be applied. Also, it should not be done on large areas of skin.
2. Capsules. The doctor prescribes them if there is a threat to life-threatening conditions for the pregnant woman, for example, Quincke's edema.
3. Drops. The doctor prescribes them to a pregnant woman for the same reasons as capsules.

It is better to exclude Fenistil from allergies during pregnancy altogether. If allergic processes do not leave the pregnant woman alone and cause her severe discomfort, then you can always find a safer alternative, for example, Telfast, Erius, Claritin or other anti-allergy drugs.

Contraindications to the use of Fenistil

"Fenistil" for allergies has the following contraindications:

Drops:

• hypersensitivity to the drug,
• first trimester of pregnancy and breastfeeding period,
• age up to 1 month,
• prostatic hyperplasia,
• closed-angle glaucoma.

Caution! For children under one year old + patients with bronchial asthma + people with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, cases of apnea - lack of breathing - especially at night are possible.

Capsules:

• hypersensitivity to the drug.

Caution! If the patient has the following problems: intraocular pressure, bronchial asthma, hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular (here and arterial hypertension), stenosing gastric ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction, bladder obstruction, prostatic hypertrophy. Women during lactation are recommended to replace other drugs. Pregnant women - only in case of extreme necessity.

Gel:

• hypersensitivity to the drug;
• children under 1 month of age;
• prostatic hyperplasia;
• closed-angle glaucoma.

Caution! Pregnant and breastfeeding women only under strict medical supervision!

In addition to contraindications, Fenistil for allergies also has side effects.

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Side effects of fenistil

Before using Fenistil for allergies, you should inquire not only about contraindications, but also about side effects.

"Fenistil" - gel has only a local effect, for example, dry skin, skin rashes, itching, burning sensation.

Capsules and drops of the same drug have the same characteristics regarding side effects. So, let's consider them:

• from the central nervous system:
  • excitation,
  • fatigue and drowsiness,
  • headache and dizziness.
• from the gastrointestinal tract:
  • nausea, vomiting,
  • dry mouth,
  • pain in the stomach, up to and including exacerbation of gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers.
• from the respiratory system:
  • disturbed respiratory rhythm,
  • a feeling of tightness in the chest,
  • in children under 1 year old - sleep apnea.
• Besides:
  • edema,
  • skin rashes,
  • muscle spasm.

"Fenistil" for allergies should not be taken by drivers or people whose work requires increased visual concentration, as the side effects (drowsiness, dizziness) may have unpleasant consequences. If "Fenistil" for some reason cannot be replaced by another similar drug, then during the intake, you should take a day off.

Overdose

Failure to follow the instructions may result in an overdose. Fenistil for allergies, if used incorrectly, may also have certain consequences:

Fenistil drops:

• dilated pupils,
• low pressure, even collapse,
• elevated body temperature,
• convulsions,
• lack of urine,
• tides,
• dry mouth,
• hallucinations,
• tachycardia.

It is necessary to eliminate the unwanted ones by removing the remains of the drug from the body. Then you should take activated carbon or "Polyphepan". If necessary, resort to symptomatic means.

"Fenistil" capsules:

• rapid heartbeat,
• convulsions,
• hallucinations,
• dilated pupils,
• elevated body temperature,
• dry mouth,
• lack of urine,
• low blood pressure.

As a result of a strong overdose of Fenistil for allergies in capsules, a person can go into a coma with paralysis of the respiratory or vasomotor centers, which does not exclude a fatal outcome. Fortunately, in our country there have been no fatal cases caused by an overdose of this drug.

The methods for treating an overdose are the same as for an overdose of Fenistil drops.

• "Fenistil" gel. Cases of overdose have not been recorded anywhere.

Interactions of Fenistil with other drugs

There are things that you should definitely know before taking any medication. This includes interactions with other medications. So, what can happen if you take Fenistil for allergies at the same time as other medications:

"Fenistil" in drops and capsules enhances the effect of the following drugs:

• sleeping pills,
• antidepressants,
• anti-anxiety.

It is very important to know! Alcohol during the use of "Fenistil" causes a slow psychomotor reaction.

Fenistil gel is not compatible with other antipruritic drugs.

"Fenistil" for allergies is taken on the recommendation of a doctor (despite the fact that the drug is sold in pharmacies without a prescription), which eliminates the possibility of combining incompatible drugs.

Storage conditions of Fenistil

Helium, in drops or in capsules "Fenistil" for allergies is stored, like almost all medications, in a dry place inaccessible to children and sunlight, where the air temperature is no more than 25 ºС.

It is clear why it is necessary to keep Fenistil away from children; it is fraught with consequences.

Light, especially sunlight, has the ability to heat an object that is in its zone of action. And since Fenistil loses its therapeutic properties when heated, light is contraindicated for it. The same applies to air temperature.

Fenistil for allergies should be stored in the package together with the instructions, in order to eliminate the possibility of losing the instructions.

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Best before date

Provided that it is stored correctly, Fenistil for allergies will serve you for a long time and faithfully.

• "Fenistil" gel is suitable for use for 2 years from the date of its production;
• "Fenistil" in drops and capsules can be stored for 5 years from the date of manufacture.

But, again, we emphasize that the shelf life is calculated taking into account proper storage. Otherwise, the drug will lose its functional features and is not suitable for use.

It is better to throw away expired Fenistil for allergies. The date on the package is indicated specifically so that at the end of the expiration date of the drug (any), a person knows that its medicinal properties have been exhausted.

Reviews of Fenistil

Now about the most interesting thing - what do people say about "Fenistil"? It is clear that advertising is advertising, but you can find out what the drug really is only thanks to the comments of those who have experienced the effect of the medicine on themselves.

So, "Fenistil" for allergies is probably one of those drugs that has almost no negative reviews. As proof, you can visit forums (not specialized - medical, where advertisers themselves write a lot of flattering words about themselves, but family, women's and so on), social networks: "vkontakte", for example. In such resources you can find a lot of useful information for yourself, since an ordinary person will not recommend a "bad" medicine, since there is no point in doing this, and besides, in case of disappointment with the drug, a person experiences anger and aggression, and wants to tell the whole world about what "nasty stuff" is supplied to our pharmacies.

What do they say about Fenistil?

It is mainly asked and advised to children because they are most susceptible to allergic reactions, skin irritations, especially when it comes to mosquito bites. Every mother has faced the summer problem of mosquitoes. And many of them really did not get enough sleep because of it. The most popular is the Fenistil gel for allergies. For some reason, modern society trusts topical medications more than oral ones. But, be that as it may, Fenistil, be it drops, capsules or gel, occupies a leading position among consumer demand. For those who do not believe, let them just write in the search engine "fenistil reviews".