Suprastinum from an allergy

Suprastin (international name Chlorpiramin) is one of the most popular antihistamines in Ukraine. Suprastinum from an allergy is issued in two medicinal forms - in the form of a solution for intravenous and intramuscular injection, and in the form of tablets.

Suprastin is a blocker of H1-histamine receptors, has a sedative, hypnotic, antihistaminic and m-holinoblocking action. This drug is widely used in the complex treatment of allergic diseases in adults and children.

Tablets from allergies Suprastin

Indications for prescribing and taking suprastin tablets from allergies:

• allergic conjunctivitis
• vasomotor rhinitis
• hives
• hay fever
• angioedema
• serum sickness
• drug rash
• insect bites
• skin diseases (atopic and contact dermatitis, toxicoderma, eczema)

Suprastin tablets can be white and white-gray in color, generally or almost odorless. Excipients that are included in the preparation: lactose monohydrate, potato starch, sodium carboxymethyl starch (type A), talc, gelatin, stearic acid.

When ingested, Suprastin is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. Approximately 2 hours after taking the drug, its maximum concentration in the blood comes. But the therapeutic effect is observed already in 15-30 minutes after its reception, and it lasts about 6 hours.

How should I take Suprastin for allergies?

Before you start taking suprastin tablets from allergies, you need to consult a doctor. After all, the dosage of treatment, as a rule, directly depends on the severity of the disease, the age and weight of the patient. The dose should not exceed 2 mg / kg of the body weight of the patient. The standard scheme described in the instructions for this drug is this dosage: for adults, while eating, without chewing, take 1 tablet (25 mg) 3-4 times a day, with enough water.

By the way, applying Suprastin against allergies, you should abandon the use of ethanol, or, more simply, alcohol. In addition, whenever possible, it is necessary to refrain from potentially dangerous activities that require increased attention.

Elderly, emaciated patients, it is necessary to take suprastin with caution from allergies. Because these patients most often have side effects. People with a dysfunction of the liver will probably need to reduce dosage. And patients with abnormalities in the kidneys generally have to change the regimen of taking the drug and reduce its dose.

Also it is necessary to remember: Suprastin, especially at the initial period of treatment, can cause drowsiness, fatigue and dizziness. Therefore, it is better to give up driving.

Suprastin for children from allergies

Contraindication to the use of Suprastin against allergies is the patient's early age. Therefore, newborns, up to 1 month old, should not take Suprastin for allergies.

For children from 1 to 12 months, the dosage should be no more than 6.25 mg 2-3 times a day (1/4 tablet). By 8.3 mg (1/3 tablets) of the drug 2-3 times a day can be given to children aged 1 to 6 years. It is recommended to crush the tablets before the powder state, and dissolve it in water or a milk mixture. We must not forget that Suprastin in children can cause drowsiness and inhibition. In such cases, children should be given the opportunity to sleep more, rather than trying to disinhibit them by any possible means.

Dosage of the drug for children aged 7-14 years is 12.5 mg (poltabletki), too, 2-3 times a day.

Using Suprastin during Pregnancy

Until now, doctors have not come to a consensus whether it is possible to take Suprastin from allergies during pregnancy. Adequate and well-controlled studies regarding the use of antihistamines in pregnancy have not been conducted. Therefore, the drug is administered to pregnant women (especially when it comes to the first trimester and the last month of pregnancy) only when the benefits outweigh the possible risk to the fetus. All because some of the components of Suprastin can pass the placental barrier. Little is known about how they affect the development of the baby. Very rarely, however, doctors make an exception and prescribe to pregnant women Suprastin for allergies. But it must be remembered that this is done as an exception. Therefore, use the drug at its own discretion - it is dangerous for the health of the baby.

If there is a need to use the drug in the lactation period, then we need to consider the option of suspending breastfeeding of the baby.

Contraindications to the use of Suprastin

Using Suprastinum from an allergy it is necessary to remember a number of contraindications, which this preparation has. First of all, we are talking about the hypersensitivity of the organism to its components. It is also not recommended to take Suprastin against allergies to patients who have closed-angle glaucoma, prostatic hyperplasia, respiratory failure. Acute attack of bronchial asthma and pregnancy are also contraindications to the use of Suprastin. In addition, this drug is contraindicated with the simultaneous administration of MAO inhibitors. And do not give it to young children who have not turned 1 month from the moment of birth. With caution, prescribe and apply Suprastin for allergies should be taken with a peptic ulcer of the gastrointestinal tract.

Side effects of Suprastin

Before you start using Suprastin against allergies, you should realize that, like any other drug, it can cause side reactions. Although they happen very rarely. Most often they are manifested by dizziness, weakness, drowsiness, dry mouth. Possible, though quite rare, is also nausea, diarrhea, gastralgia and impaired coordination of movements.

From the side of the cardiovascular system, side effects can manifest as a decrease in blood pressure, tachycardia and arrhythmia. Among other adverse reactions of the body: difficulty urinating, muscle weakness, increased intraocular pressure, photosensitivity.

If any of the above symptoms occur, you must stop taking Suprastin and seek medical advice.

Overdose

In children and adults, an overdose of Suprastin is usually manifested in different ways. Children in such cases are agitated, anxious, hallucinate. It is also possible athetosis, ataxia, convulsions, immobility of pupils. Then - a vascular collapse and even a coma. In adults, the overdose of Suprastin is manifested by depression, inhibition, hyperthermia. In addition, the symptoms of an overdose are also psychomotor agitation, convulsions and coma.

In cases of overdose with Suprastin, it is necessary to immediately rinse the stomach and take activated charcoal. In addition, probably, it will be necessary to conduct symptomatic therapy: taking antiepileptic drugs, caffeine, phenamine. In extreme cases, we can not do without resuscitation.

The interaction of Suprastin with other drugs

Applying Suprastinum from an allergy, it is necessary to remember, that it can be combined far not with all preparations. So, Suprastin enhances the action of medicines for general anesthesia, hypnotics, sedatives, opioid analgesics and local anesthetics. Tricyclic antidepressants increase m-cholinoblocking and inhibitory effect on the central nervous system. In turn, caffeine and phenamine on the contrary reduce the depressant effect on the central nervous system. With ethanol, however, Suprastin is generally incompatible.

Storage conditions and shelf life Suprastin

The drug Suprastin for allergies should be stored out of reach of children and direct sunlight. At the same time, the room temperature should not exceed 15-25 ° C. Shelf life of the drug is 5 years.

Price of Suprastinum

In supermarkets Suprastin in tablets is dispensed without a prescription. The cost of 10 tablets on average is 15 hryvnia. Packing of 20 tablets costs - 25-30 UAH.

Reviews about Suprastin

Tatiana, 27, Kiev: "Suprastin is an antiallergic drug of the so-called" old generation ". Therefore, it has a strong sedative effect. If possible, I would recommend using antihistamines of a new sample. They have a sedative effect if there is, then expressed much weaker than Suprastin. "

Bogdan, 31 year, Kiev: "Once again tortured allergy. A friend advised Suprastin. Found it in the nearest pharmacy. Surprised price: 15 hryvnia for 10 tablets - such a long time we have not seen. Then he doubted whether he would help ... I came home, took one pill according to the instructions. Within an hour there was a tangible relief. By the way, he did not drink more, there was no need. One tablet - it was enough. However, not everything is so cloudless - the side effects of tablets, such as drowsiness, dizziness and dry mouth all the same manifested itself. But, such a critical factor, the more I take into account the price of Suprastin and its almost lightning-fast action, I do not think so. "

Oksana, 36, Kharkov: "I have been allergic since birth. Therefore, with Suprastin "familiar" well, a very long time. I drank and drank it myself, and give it to my children if necessary. A couple of months ago my son had an allergy, took him to an allergist, and she said: have a drink of histamine, but not Suprastin ... ". Like, do not get carried away by it. And this despite the fact that she from the very small years was Suprastin and treated ... "

Natalia, 38, Mariupol: "There are plenty of pluses and minuses in Suprastin. But it was he who chose and will choose to fight with allergic reactions. For example, when vaccinated in children it is simply irreplaceable. We always use Suprastinum with routine vaccinations. We drink two days before, and the day after 1/4 tablet. In general, for me, this tool is time-tested. "