Fenistil drops inside. Contraindications for use

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Composition of the drug

active substance: dimethindene maleate;

1 ml contains dimethindene maleate 1 mg

Excipients: sodium phosphate dodecahydrate; propylene glycol; benzoic acid E 210; trilon B; citric acid monohydrate, sodium saccharin, purified water.

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Dosage form

Oral drops.

Colorless transparent solution, practically odorless.

Manufacturer name and location

Novartis Consumer Health SA / Novartis Consumer Health SA,

Route de L'Etraz, 1260 Nyon, Switzerland.

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Pharmacological group

Antihistamines for systemic use. ATC code R06A B03.

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Pharmacological properties

Pharmacological. Dimetindene maleate is a histamine antagonist at the level of H1 receptors. In low concentrations, it has a stimulating effect on histamine methyltransferase, which leads to the inactivation of histamine. It has a high affinity for H1 receptors and is a stabilizer mast cells. Dimetindene maleate does not affect H2 receptors. It also has local anesthetic properties.

Dimetindene maleate is an antagonist of bradykinin, serotonin and acetylcholine. It exists as a racemic mixture with R - (-) - Dimetindene, which has more pronounced H 1 -antihistamine activity.

Dimetindene maleate significantly reduces capillary hyperpermeability associated with immediate hypersensitivity reactions.

In combination with histamine H2 receptor antagonists, it suppresses almost all types of histamine effects on the circulatory system.

Studies have shown that the effect of a single dose of 4 mg dimethindene drops on skin reactions determined up to 24 hours after drug administration.

Pharmacokinetics. The systemic bioavailability of dimethindene in the form of drops is approximately 70%. The body's initial response to the drug is expected within 30 minutes after administration, the maximum response is expected within 5:00. After taking the drops, the maximum concentration of dimethindene in the blood plasma is reached within 2:00.

At concentrations from 0.09 to 2 μg/ml, the binding of dimethindene to plasma proteins is approximately 90%. Metabolic reactions of dimethindene include hydroxylation and methoxylation.

Its half-life is approximately 6:00. Dimetindene and its metabolites are excreted by the liver and kidneys.

Preclinical studies on safety, toxicity and genotoxicity have not revealed any risk when using the drug in humans. Studies on rats and rabbits did not reveal a teratogenic effect of the drug. Also, studies in rats showed no effect on fertility or fetal and neonatal development when administered at doses 250 times higher than human doses.

Indications

Symptomatic treatment allergic diseases: urticaria, seasonal (hay fever) and year-round allergic rhinitis, allergies to medications and food.

Itching of various origins except those associated with cholestasis. Itching in diseases with skin rashes, such as chicken pox. Insect bites.

An auxiliary remedy for eczema and other itchy dermatoses of allergic origin.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to dimethindene maleate or any other component of the drug. The patient has stenosis duodenum/ gatekeeper.

Proper safety precautions for use

As with other antihistamines, caution should be exercised when using Fenistil in patients with glaucoma, with urinary disorders, incl. with prostatic hypertrophy, as well as with chronic diseases lungs.

As with all H1 receptor and partially H2 receptor antagonists, this drug should be used with caution in patients with epilepsy. Antihistamines can cause agitation in children.

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Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Animal studies did not reveal the teratogenic effect of dimethindene or any of its direct or indirect effects. harmful influence for pregnancy, embryonic development and/or postnatal development. However, since there is currently no information on the use of the drug during pregnancy, Fenistil drops can be prescribed only when absolutely necessary. It is not recommended to take the drug during breastfeeding. If necessary, breastfeeding should be stopped during treatment.

The ability to influence the reaction rate when driving vehicles or other mechanisms

When taking Fenistil, a slowdown in the speed of psychomotor reactions, drowsiness, and dizziness may occur, so you should refrain from driving or operating machinery.

Children

Do not administer to children under 1 month of age, especially premature infants. Prescribe the drug in the form of drops with caution in children under 1 year of age; sedation may be accompanied by episodes sleep apnea. In young children, antihistamines may cause agitation.

Fenistil drops can be used in children aged 1 month to 1 year only after consultation with a doctor and if there are clear indications for treatment with antihistamines. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Directions for use and doses

Adults, children over 12 years of age and elderly patients.

The recommended daily dose is 3-6 mg, divided into 3 doses - 20-40 drops 3 times a day. For patients prone to drowsiness, it is recommended to prescribe 40 drops before bedtime and 20 drops in the morning, during breakfast.

For children.

It is recommended to take the drug after consultation with a doctor; children aged 1 month to 1 year can only be used after consultation with a doctor. The recommended daily dose is 0.1 mg (i.e. 2 drops) per kg of body weight per day, divided into 3 doses.

20 drops = 1 ml = 1 mg dimethindene maleate.

Fenistil drops should not be exposed to high temperature. They should be added to a bottle of warm baby food immediately before feeding. If the child is spoon-fed, the drops can be used undiluted in a teaspoon. The drops have a pleasant taste.

The duration of the course of treatment is determined by the doctor individually.

Overdose

In case of overdose of Fenistil, oral drops, as well as others antihistamines, the following symptoms may occur: depression of the central nervous system(CNS), drowsiness (primarily in adults), CNS stimulation and anticholinergic effects (especially in children), including agitation, ataxia, tachycardia, hallucinations, convulsions, tremor, urinary retention and fever. Also after this it is possible to develop arterial hypotension, commas and cardiorespiratory collapse.

There is no specific antidote for an overdose of antihistamines. Standard measures should be taken, including the patient taking activated charcoal, a saline laxative, and measures should be taken to maintain cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The use of stimulants is not ordered. Vasoconstrictors can be used to treat arterial hypotension.

Side effects

The main side effect of the drug is drowsiness, especially at the beginning of treatment. Very in rare cases Allergic reactions may occur.

Fenistil is a children's antihistamine drops that can be given from the first month of life. The medicine belongs to the first generation drugs, which are used to block histamines in a non-selective way.

You can buy it at any pharmacy without a doctor's prescription.

Let's take a closer look at the instructions for using Fenistil drops for children: how to take the drug for children under one year of age and older, how many drops to give at one time, what is the maximum daily dose, price and reviews of the medicine.

Composition and release form

These drops are taken orally. They have no color and are completely transparent. There is almost no smell.

Dimethindene maleate is used as the active substance.

Auxiliary ingredients include sodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate, citric acid, monohydrate, benzoic acid, disodium edetate, sodium saccharinate, propylene glycol and purified water.

The drug is packaged in 20 ml bottles. They are made from opaque dark glass and are equipped with a special dropper dispenser.

Sold in cardboard boxes. The kit includes instructions for using Fenistil drops indicating the dosage for children.

How the drug works

The action of Fenistil children's drops is directed to block histamine receptors in body cells.

A signal about the need to release various biologically active substances in the form allergic reaction not served.

During classic allergies, itching, swelling, redness and rash, and Fenistil prevents the appearance of these symptoms by blocking one of the stages of the appearance of an allergic reaction to an external irritant.

The drug only relieves allergy symptoms, but does not have any effect on the causes of its appearance, so histamine continues to be released and can cause the body to become hypersensitive to one of the ingredients of Fenistil under ideal conditions.

If there is a need for allergy treatment, other drugs are prescribed in parallel for complex therapy.

The drug reduces the permeability of capillary vessels, which prevents the formation of edema and the release of fluids into the soft fabrics.

The main therapeutic effect is fight itching and allergies.

Maximum concentration in the body is achieved within two hours. Well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.

Approximately 90% of the drug binds to proteins in the body and penetrates soft tissue to relieve or prevent allergy symptoms.

Basic metabolic processes pass through the liver. The half-life of the active substance takes 6 hours. It is excreted from the body along with bile and urine.

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Indications

Various allergic reactions, which occur in the form of swelling and rashes on the body.

Skin problems that manifest as itching, eczema, insect bites, measles, etc.

Prevention of allergic reactions during hyposensitizing therapy.

special instructions

Children's Fenistil should be given with caution to children under one year of age and in the presence of obstructive diseases of the respiratory system.

When identifying anxiety symptoms You must immediately stop using the drug and consult a doctor.

If the child eats from a spoon on his own, it is better to give the drug undiluted.

Interaction with other drugs

The medicinal product enhances the effect of anxiolytics and sleeping pills. There is a slowdown in reaction simultaneous administration ethanol-based drugs.

Intraocular pressure may increase, if Fenistil is used together with M-anticholinergics and antidepressants.

MAO inhibitors enhance the anticholinergic and inhibitory effects.

Contraindications

The drug is contraindicated in:

• angle-closure glaucoma;
• prostatic hyperplasia;
• if there increased sensitivity to one or more ingredients that make up the medicinal product.

Dosage and method of administration

The drug must be taken orally. The dosage of Fenistil in drops for children depends on age.

Children from 1 month to 1 year Prescribe 3-10 drops 3 times a day. The daily dose should not exceed 30 drops.

Children under 3 years of age are prescribed 10-15 drops three times a day, but not more than 45 k. per day, and patients from 3 to 12 years old you need to take 15-20 drops three times a day. The maximum daily dose is 60 drops.

If the patient is older than 3 years and is prone to drowsiness, it is better to take 40 drops before bed and 20 drops in the morning with meals. That is, the medicine is taken 2 times a day.

Overdose and side effects

Side effects usually occur as a result of an overdose. These include central nervous system disorders; the patient feels drowsy or agitated.

The development of tachycardia and ataxia, the occurrence of hallucinations, convulsions, and mydriasis are possible.

Some patients feel dry mouth and suffer from low blood pressure. Urinary retention, fever and flushing of the face are possible.

To get rid of these symptoms you need accept Activated carbon and saline laxative, carry out preventive measures to maintain the functioning of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Average price in Russia

How much do Fenistil drops for children cost in pharmacies? Price depends on region and pharmacy kiosk. However, in most cases you can buy it for 250-300 rubles.

In Moscow and St. Petersburg, the cost of Fenistil drops for children can reach up to 400 rubles. Dispensed without a doctor's prescription.

Fenistil drops for children - antihistamine I generation. It is often used in pediatrics to prevent and relieve allergic reactions to diseases, insect bites, and individual intolerance to foods and medications.

One of the advantages of this drug is that it can be used to treat infants. The drops are safe for babies and easy to use - they are easy to dose and can be added to drinks or baby food.

Fenistil is an antiallergic drug that can be given to children from the first month of life.

How does Fenistil work?

1 ml (20 drops) of the drug contains 1 mg of the active substance - dimethindene maleate. Its main action is aimed at blocking H1 histamine receptors. What does it mean?

Histamine is a mediator of allergies that takes part in the regulation of important body functions. Under normal conditions it is inactive, but when pathological processes its quantity increases sharply. It provokes tissue swelling, blood stagnation in the capillaries, and smooth muscle spasms.

The antiallergic effect is that Fenistil suppresses the production of histamine. The drug relieves or reduces itching caused by negative reaction, and eliminates edema, reducing capillary permeability.

Dimetindene easily penetrates into tissues, therefore The drops take effect 30 minutes after administration. The maximum concentration of the substance in the blood is observed after 2 hours, and the half-life is 6 hours.

Within half an hour after taking the drug, the child will feel better.

When and to whom is the medicine prescribed?

Fenistil is suitable for the treatment of babies older than 1 month. Drops are used for the following diseases and reactions:

• Quincke's edema;
• eczema and dermatoses;
• itching accompanying insect bites and diseases (,);
• hives;
• hay fever;
• allergies to foods and medications.

Doctors prescribe the drug and for preventive purposes: before vaccinations (planned) and during activities aimed at reducing the body’s sensitivity to the allergen.

Review from Yulia, Anton's mother (2 years old):

Review from Christina, mother of Lyosha (1 year old):

“My son has been periodically developing a severe rash on his body since he was 2 months old. Gave it to him different drugs, Fenistil including. During the course, the child became a little drowsy. But it’s better than suffering and not sleeping because of the itching. At first the medicine works and the allergy disappears. But after a couple of weeks everything comes back. I try to alternate products and not give them for more than a month. According to our pediatrician, the effectiveness of the drugs decreases due to the body’s addiction.”

How to take the medicine?

For children, the dosage of Fenistil is calculated using the following formula:

per 1 kg of body weight - 2 drops (0.1 mg of the drug).

The dosage of the drug depends on the age and weight of the baby.

The result obtained is the daily dose, it is divided into three doses during the day.

Give your child the medicine every 8 hours, regardless of food intake.

Fenistil can be diluted with liquid. Add drops to baby food - prepared formula or expressed breast milk.

Visual instructions (example)

The child's weight is 9 kg. Using the formula we calculate daily dose medications:

9 kg × 2 drops = 18 drops.

We divide the result into three doses and get 6. That is, every 8 hours we drop 6 drops of Fenistil into a spoon and give it to the child. The table below shows the average dosage of the drug depending on age.

Despite the fact that Fenistil can be bought at any pharmacy without a prescription, be sure to consult your pediatrician before giving it to your baby (especially an infant). The drug is safe only when correct use and following the recommendations of the doctor and the manufacturer.

For children in the first year of life, drops are prescribed under the strict supervision of a doctor.

Contraindications

Fenistil drops are not suitable for a child if he has an individual intolerance to the components of the composition. They are not prescribed for the following diseases:

• bronchial asthma;
• angle-closure glaucoma.

Doctors prescribe drops with caution to children under one year of age. This is due to the fact that the drug has a sedative effect and can provoke.

If you notice that your baby periodically stops breathing during sleep, be sure to inform your pediatrician about this - the medicine may worsen the situation.

Side effects

During treatment, children often experience drowsiness, especially in the first days. Possible symptoms include:

• headache;
• dry throat or mouth;
• nausea and slight dizziness;
• muscle spasms;
• breathing problems;
• appearance of a rash.

Simultaneous use of sleeping pills and sedatives increases symptoms of depression of the nervous system and drowsiness.

Review from Yana, Sasha’s mother (7 months):

“For allergies, my daughter was prescribed Fenistil drops and gel. Immediately after the start of treatment, improvements appeared - the rash decreased, the baby began to behave calmer. After 2 days, an adverse reaction began, and it was as if my girl had been replaced! She was capricious, slept very poorly during the day, woke up every 1.5–2 hours at night, and was lethargic all the time. I stopped giving drops and left only the gel. But he alone was of little use, of course. Switched to Zyrtec, that's what it is adverse reaction does not provoke.”

Monitor your child's reaction to the drug very carefully and at the first side symptoms Contact your doctor immediately.

Overdose

If you overdo it with the volume of medicine (even just once), or a child gets to the bottle and drinks the contents, consult a doctor immediately. In case of overdose, children experience the following symptoms:

• fever;
• hallucinations;
• cardiopalmus;
• dry mouth.

Treatment is aimed at maintaining the functioning of the heart, respiratory system and detoxification.

Is there an alternative? - review of analogues

The average price of Fenistil drops is 450 rubles. Not everyone can afford such a cost, so it is not surprising that alternative means are no less in demand. Below is short review popular drug analogues.

First generation antihistamines (like Fenistil):

• Tavegil (from 150 rubles) - acts quickly and for a long time (up to 12 hours). Has a slight calming and hypnotic effect. Contraindicated for children under one year of age and for respiratory diseases.
• (from 100 rubles) - proven and inexpensive remedy, you can find it in the medicine cabinet of almost every family. It is not suitable for the treatment of newborns, pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Antihistamines, like Fenistil, produced in the form of drops (are drugs of a new generation):

Part gel also included dimethindene maleate as an active component, as well as additional components: disodium edetate, 30% sodium hydroxide, propylene glycol, benzalkonium chloride, water.

IN Fenistil drops contains active ingredient dimethindene maleate and a number of inactive substances: monohydrate citric acid, sodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate, disodium edetate, propylene glycol, sodium saccharinate, water.

Part emulsions included dimethindene maleate , as well as additional components: benzalkonium chloride, benzyl alcohol, disodium edetate, butylated hydroxytoluene, cocoyl caprylocaprate, cetostearomacrogol, liquid paraffin, 30% sodium hydroxide solution, propylene glycol, carbomer, water.

Release form

You can buy several in pharmacies different forms of this medicine:

• Fenistil drops For oral administration– transparent, liquid, colorless and odorless. Contained in 20 ml bottles equipped with a dropper.
• Gel Fenistil, used externally, has a homogeneous consistency, it is colorless, odorless, transparent or slightly opalescent. May be contained in aluminum tubes of 30 g or 50 g.
• Emulsion Fenistil for external use has a homogeneous semi-liquid consistency, White color, has a slight odor of benzyl alcohol. Contained in 8 ml bottles. The bottle resembles a roller pencil.
• Also produced Fenistil tablets(capsules), which are produced under the name Fenistil 24.

pharmachologic effect

The abstract indicates that Fenistil is a drug that blocks histamine H1 receptors. The active component of the drug is a competitive histamine antagonist. Acts like antipruritic And antiallergic means. Its use helps reduce increased capillary permeability, as a result of which a person develops symptoms, therefore Fenistil is widely used for allergies. A weak m-anticholinergic and antibradykinin effect of the drug is also noted. If Fenistil drops are used in daytime, a mild sedative effect may be observed.

Fenistil emulsion and ointment, when applied to the skin, reduce the severity and irritation caused by allergic reactions and have a local anesthetic effect. The emulsion moisturizes, cools and softens the skin.

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

When taken orally active substance quickly and almost completely absorbed. The highest concentration in the blood is observed 2 hours after administration. Bioavailability level is approximately 70%. The substance penetrates well into body tissues.

Terms of sale

Sold without a prescription.

Storage conditions

Fenistil should be stored at a temperature of no more than 30 °C. All forms of the drug should be kept away from children.

Best before date

The medicine can be stored for 3 years.

special instructions

The product in the form of drops should not be exposed to high temperatures.

If the drug is prescribed infants, the dosage of drops must be precisely maintained; the product can be added to a bottle of baby food immediately before feeding. It is noted that the medicine has a pleasant taste, therefore, if possible, the child can be given undiluted drops.

Before giving drugs infant, you should consult your doctor to find out how to give the drops and what they are for. Fenistil is used in children under 1 year of age only if indicated.

Fenistil drops, Fenistil New can weaken the severity of the reaction, so during the treatment period you should drive carefully and work with dangerous mechanisms. When applied topically, the medicine does not affect the ability to drive a car.

You should consider what the gel helps with, and do not use Fenistil for infants and children if they have inflammatory manifestations or bleeding.

If the patient has itchy skin or large areas are affected skin, you can use the gel only after a doctor’s prescription.

If the drug is used on large areas of skin, the patient should not long time stay under the sun's rays.

Those who are interested in whether the gel is hormonal or not should take into account that the drug is not hormonal.

Fenistil's analogs

Level 4 ATX code matches:

There are a number of analogues of this product, but the price of gel analogues is slightly different. So, cheap analogues of Fenistil gel are , . There are other inexpensive analogues of Fenistil, which in some cases can replace it. These are anti-allergy medications , , Claritin , etc. You should definitely find out from a specialist how you can replace gel for children or drops for children. At cream is used .

Which is better: Fenistil or Zodak?

Active component of the drug – cetirizine. This drug is produced only in the form oral medications. It is used for the same diseases as Fenistil and provokes similar side effects. But Zodak cannot be used in children under 1 year of age.

Which is better: Psilo-balm or Fenistil gel?

Both drugs act similarly and are used for the same diseases. It is used, like Fenistil gel, against mosquito bites and other insects. However, Psilo-balm is not used to treat children under 2 years of age - childhood is a contraindication.

Fenistil for children

The official instructions for Fenistil drops for children stipulate that this drug is contraindicated for the treatment of children under 1 year of age. Reviews of drops for children left by parents indicate that this remedy effectively relieves allergy symptoms. It is important that the dosage of drops for children is followed very precisely. However, the drug is prescribed with caution, as there is a risk of nighttime .

Fenistil gel for children is used from birth, but ointment for children should still be used under the supervision of a doctor. If parents choose or prefer Fenistil for children, it should be noted that Zyrtec is not prescribed to children under 1 year of age.

Fenistil for newborns

Parents should note that the gel for newborns can be used from the first days of the child’s life, and Fenistil drops for newborns are used when the child is 1 month old. For infants, the drug can be used only according to indications, in the presence of allergic reactions. It must be remembered that this drug can provoke , therefore, recommendations on how to give drops to a baby or how to use a gel must be given by a pediatrician. You should also ask your doctor about how many drops to give your child before vaccination.

Fenistil during pregnancy

Fenistil drops and gel should not be taken in the first months, and in the second and third trimester the product can be used only according to strict indications and under the supervision of a specialist. The gel should not be applied to large areas of the skin.

Reviews about Fenistil

In most reviews, users write that the drug is very effective in helping to get rid of allergies. Often positive feedback Fenistil drops are reported by parents who have used drops for children or drops for newborns. They note that with the help of drops they easily eliminated itching, irritation, and rashes. Many reviews about Fenistil gel indicate that the gel for children is effective means for insect bites, rashes and other manifestations. Reviews of Fenistil gel for newborns inform that the ointment quickly eliminates irritation from abrasions and redness of the skin. Judging by the reviews, the product for infants is used very often. Reviews of Fenistil emulsion are less common, in them we're talking about that this drug is convenient to use and is also effective.

Sometimes there are negative opinions in which users write that the drug did not work. As a rule, this happens if the symptoms did not appear due to an allergy.

Fenistil price, where to buy

The price of Fenistil in drops is approximately 350 rubles per pack. 20 ml. Drops for children can be bought at a pharmacy without a prescription.

The price of Fenistil Emulsion is on average 350 rubles per 1 bottle. How much Fenistil gel costs depends on the volume of the tube. Gel for children in a 30 g package can be bought for an average of 330 rubles. Gel for newborns in pack. 50 g can be purchased at a price of 390 rubles. The ointment can be bought at any pharmacy.

The price of Fenistil 24 tablets in Ukraine is approximately 600 UAH. per pack 20 pcs.

The price of Fenistil gel in Ukraine starts from 100 UAH. per tube 30 g. The cost of the gel in Kharkov is 90 – 110 UAH. You can buy the gel without a prescription.

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Advantages this drug are that it can be given even to very young children from 1 month. Among other things, 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, and pure form give to baby from a spoon. Drops can also be added to a bottle of milk. Another one positive side - average price, which is about 5 USD. You can purchase Fenistil in drops at any pharmacy (or online) without a doctor’s prescription.

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

Fenistil allergy cream

Fenistil does not exist in the form of a 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,” on the lips. Its active ingredient is penciclovir. Therefore, if you are interested in an external remedy against allergies, then you should purchase Fenistil on a gel base, and capsules for oral administration.

Gel "Fenistil" for allergies is in great demand as price category is accessible, quick effect, can be applied to the skin completely 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.

Fenistil allergy gel

For a long time now, no one believes in television commercials and Internet advertising, therefore, many visit forums in order to find customer reviews about a particular drug. As for the Fenistil gel specifically, find at least one negative review It won't work. Of course, maybe there will be isolated cases, but only in a situation where the person did not read the contraindications or did not follow the instructions in the instructions.

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

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

Fenistil ointment for allergies

Regarding ointments, to be more precise, “Fenistil” for allergies is available in gel form, either in the form of capsules or drops. There is no Fenistil ointment itself. It happens that someone you know recommended an anti-allergenic drug, but its form was incorrectly named. This is normal because the gel and ointment are similar in appearance.

So, Fenistil ointment or gel for allergies is one of the most popular today medications. Many mothers during the “mosquito season” cannot do without it as soon as “Fenistil” and save themselves from an allergic reaction provoked by insect bites. Severe itching, which does not even allow you to fall asleep, is easily eliminated with the help of this remedy. If family members are susceptible to allergic processes, then Fenistil should always be in home medicine cabinet. The effect of the gel is enhanced when taking Fenistil in capsules.

Fenistil tablets for allergies

“Fenistil” for allergies in tablets, or to be more correct, in capsules has a quickly effective anti-allergenic effect.

Why do most doctors recommend Fenistil to their patients?

• firstly, affordable price. In most cases, patients refuse to take prescribed medications due to their high cost. In the case of Fenistil, this is excluded;
• secondly, the effect occurs almost instantly, that is, there is no need 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 a lot of advantages. We have listed only a few of them.

Directions for use and doses

Like any other drug, it is necessary to take Fenistil for allergies by strictly following the instructions:

"Fenistil" drops:

• children aged from 1 month to 1 year: from 3 to 10 drops - a one-time norm. You cannot take more than 30 drops per day;
• children from 1 to 3 years: from 10 to 15 drops at a time. No more than 45 drops per day;
• children from 3 to 12 years: from 15 to 20 drops at a time. During the day, the dose should not exceed 60 drops.

Important to remember! "Fenistil" cannot be heated, because it will be lost therapeutic properties. For young children, the medicine is added to their diet (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 once a day. The effect of one capsule lasts 24 hours. It is recommended to take Fenistil at night as it can cause fatigue or drowsiness, which can be extremely dangerous phenomenon in some situations, for example work in production.
• "Fenistil" gel has the same dosage rules as "Fenistil" drops. Their only difference is that “Fenistil” gel is for external use, and “Fenistil” drops are for internal use.

"Fenistil" for allergies acts in an enhanced mode when it complex application, let's say gel + capsules.