Fenkarol: reviews. Antiallergic "Fenkarol": the price, analogues

The drug "Fenkarol", reviews and descriptions of which are presented in this article, is an excellent antiallergic agent. The low price and different kind of packing make it one of the most popular drugs of this class. "Fenkarol" children's often used by pediatricians in the treatment of allergic reactions. On sale there is a preparation in the form of tablets, and it in the form of a powder from large colorless grains.

Indications for use

When appointing a course of treatment, the patient often needs a drug that will soothingly act on the body in the process of treatment. In this case, appoint Fenkarol tablets. From what and for what purpose it is appointed, we will try to highlight in this section of the article. So, the medicine is used:

• As a remedy that soothes itching on the skin;
• As a drug that eliminates swelling of the extremities and reduces inflammation of the soft tissue of the body;
• As a means of reducing the manifestation of an allergic reaction to any drug or process;
• Also applies to allergies to a food product;
• As a drug that helps to reduce the too high sensitivity of the body to the introduction of somebody else's substance for it, basically this substance has a protein structure; When the body is injected with another's protein substance, it releases antibodies; Later antibodies, reacting with protein, can cause allergy or even so-called serum sickness; To prevent this from happening, use drugs such as "Fenkarol"; Analogues of the drug are also widely used by specialists;
• As a medicine for diseases such as urticaria, rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, hay fever, dermatosis.

If the disease occurs in acute form and urgent intervention of the antiallergic agent is required, then injections are given intramuscularly. Most often it is done with such diseases as:

• hives;
• Pollinosis;
• Angioedema.

Types of packaging

The drug is released in the form of tablets and in the form of a powder. Tablets have a convex shape. There are two variants of dosing of tablets "Fenkarol": 10 mg and 25 mg. This means that one tablet of the drug contains ten or twenty five milligrams of the active ingredient: hifenadine hydrochloride. In addition, the composition of the drug is such components as:

• Sucrose;
• potato starch;
• Calcium stearate;
• Citric acid;
• Peach flavor;
• Flavor of orange;
• Aspartame;
• Manitol.

Tablets are available in ten in one blister packaged in cardboard boxes with instructions inside. If we talk about the powder version, the dosage of the powder is ten mg of hifenadine hydrochloride. As for the auxiliaries, there is glutamic acid. Powder is used for intramuscular injection if there is an urgent need.

Principle of action of the drug

The main substance of the drug protects the body from excessive sensitivity and, by blocking receptors, significantly reduces vascular permeability. Also, the function of hifenadine is to reduce muscle spasms in the bronchi and intestines. Fenkarol, whose analogs we list below, has a number of advantages over them:

• Does not have the effect of excessive excitation and increased levels of adrenaline, as other means;
• Never leads to symptoms such as a drowsy or sluggish state of the body;
• The drug does not penetrate the physiological barrier that exists between the nervous and circulatory systems;
• It improves the functioning of the heart in arrhythmia.

The medication begins its operation after half an hour after ingestion. The maximum effect comes after an hour. Complete disintegration of the drug occurs in the liver, and it is excreted through the urethra and the intestine.

Analogs

In the world there are many drugs that can be called analogues of the drug "Fenkarol": Suprastin, Diazolin, Loratadin, Fexadine, Erespal, Dimedrol and many others. These preparations are sufficiently known to the buyer. But there are also those, whose names are not so often come to their eyes, but their application is also possible:

• "Claritin."
• "Parlazin".
• Fenistil.
• "Aviomarine".
• Rapido.
• "Cetirizin" and others.

The drug "Fenkarol": the price

The price of the drug varies depending on the manufacturer. There is a manufacturer of Russian "PFC Baltimor", and these tablets are more expensive. And there is a manufacturer from Latvia, the firm "Olainfarm". In any case, the price fluctuation ranges from 250 to 370 rubles. The dosage here also influences. The higher the concentration of the active element, the more expensive the tablet. Solution for injection costs more, besides do not forget that for the procedure you need water for injection, syringe, alcohol and cotton wool.

Method of application

The drug "Fenkarol", reviews about which only positive, take after the appointment of a doctor inside and after eating. Dosage for an adult is approximately 25 mg three times a day. But you can not exceed the rate of 200 mg per day. Take the drug for ten days. By appointment, a doctor can extend the duration of treatment.

Little babies take five mg twice a day. Children older than three take 10 mg twice a day. Children of school age can take fifteen mg twice a day.

Contraindications and side effects

Before taking any medication, it is necessary to consult with your doctor. That there was no unforeseen reaction, the doctor with knowledge of business can appoint that preparation which will approach individually to you. Who should not use Fenkarol:

• Pregnant women;
• Breastfeeding women;
• People who are hypersensitive to the elements contained in the drug;
• Patients with fructose aversion;
• When the body lacks sucrose or glucose;
• Babies;
• People with cardiovascular diseases, stomach and intestinal problems, liver or kidney problems;
• People who drive vehicles or work with a variety of mechanisms;
• People whose occupation requires increased attention or acuteness of the reaction of the psychomotor system.

To identify the main side effects, studies were conducted, during which people were observed taking the drug Fenkarol. The responses of these people were recorded and were summarized in the general picture. So, the main side effects are:

• headache;
• Propensity to sleep;
• Periodic nausea;
• Possible vomiting.

If you experience any of the above symptoms, stop taking the medication and seek medical advice. Changing the dosage usually always removes an unpleasant symptom and fixes the problem.

The drug "Fenkarol": reviews

Described medicine is very helpful for people to survive all sorts of unpleasant moments associated with the manifestation of allergies, skin diseases in both children and adults. "Fenkarol" children are especially praised, because it is in children most often observed a skin reaction to food and various medications. It is very unpleasant when a child suffers from itching or other symptoms of an allergy. Tablets also help to remove these symptoms. Many patients take the drug in conjunction with other drugs that are not contraindicated by the doctor. Excellent medicine works in tandem with folk remedies.

ethnoscience

Nature gives us a lot of means to fight with ailments, and allergy is no exception. The recommended ways to combat it in conjunction with medications:

• Dermatitis. Broth from the bark of oak perfectly soothes the skin and helps the medicine to fight itch. You can wash the affected areas of the skin and make compresses. Also, rosehip oil helps . Having drunk gauze or bandage, you need to impose it on the wound twice a day.
• Hives. Freshly sour celery juice. Take inside half a teaspoon three times a day on an empty stomach.
• Eczema. Gadgets of apple cider vinegar will help. You can also make compresses from birch, cabbage juice. Sometimes a cabbage leaf is applied, which is applied to the sore spot for several days, and then changed to a fresh leaf and left further.