11 best allergy products

In the modern world there is no person who at least once in his life has not felt the charms of allergy. For some, this phenomenon is seasonal, manifesting itself only in response to pollen, or the sun. Others suffer throughout the year, avoiding cats or dust. Reddening of the skin, tearing, itching - these and other symptoms occur due to a substance present in the body called histamine. Allergy medications have become a real salvation for humans. They aim to suppress the effect of histamine and eliminate the allergic reaction. Preparations are divided into several generations:

1. Preparations of the first generation. They appeared first, and have many negative consequences. In addition, they cope with the problem through the nervous system, depressing its work. They have a soothing effect. But aimed at the rapid removal of the manifestations of an allergic reaction.
2. Drugs of the second generation appeared later. Their sedation is weaker, but the side effects are much smaller. But these drugs affect the work of the heart muscle. Therefore, people with heart problems should be more careful when taking such funds.
3. Preparations of the third generation. In addition to relieving symptoms, they are also suitable for treating a disease. In addition, act at the cellular level, without affecting the central nervous system.

All three generations of drugs are approved for sale in pharmacies. And everyone chooses for themselves the best. Someone just wants to eliminate the symptoms of an allergic reaction. And someone needs her systemic treatment, as a rule, such a need arises already with the existing chronic problems. Here are some features that should be guided when buying funds:

• efficiency. It is worth paying attention not only to how quickly the medicine works, but also whether it can have a therapeutic effect.
• effects on the nervous system;
• the ability to take during pregnancy and lactation;
• From what age are children allowed?
• does it affect the speed of psychomotor reactions;
• How compatible with other drugs.

We have studied the popular anti-allergy products that you can buy at the pharmacy. Based on consumer feedback and expert advice, we ranked the best antihistamine drugs.

The best first generation allergy products

Appeared several decades ago, but today they do not lose their popularity. And this despite the many side effects. The main feature of these drugs is the effect on the central nervous system. They give sedative, hypnotic and sometimes tranquilizing action. In addition, they can cause tachycardia, dry mucous membranes, blurred vision, problems with the stool.

Yes, and with a systematic reception are addictive. But there are positive aspects. Among the drugs in this group there are forms produced in injections. Therefore, they are used in acute cases of allergy, when it is impossible to delay.

4 Diphenhydramine

The founder of anti-allergy drugs. Simultaneously with the antihistamine property, it has a hypnotic effect.In addition, diphenhydramine included in the well-known "triad". Antihistamine action is quite fast, but short. Effective from the manifestations of allergic reactions on the skin, allergic rhinitis, angioedema. It is used for allergies to pollen and sun.

Allowed for use by children after a year. During pregnancy and lactation is prohibited. Care must be taken to receive people whose work requires quick decisions. The tool is popular due to its affordable price.

3 Diazolin

Relieves the symptoms caused by pollen allergies, medicines, insect bites, pet hair, especially cats. Serves as prevention of rhinitis. Quite a popular tool that has a quick effect. After 15 minutes, the symptoms are relieved. This action can last up to 2 days.

But due to the effect on the nervous system, care must be taken. Elderly is not recommended, as well as pregnant and lactating women. Children are allowed to receive from 3 years, but strictly on doctor's prescription. Already at this age, diazolin may cause increased excitability.

2 Tavegil

Available in the form of tablets, syrup and injections. It begins to act in 15-30 minutes. Efficiency lasts up to 12 hours. Fights allergies on the skin: itching, various dermatitis, urticaria. Appointed when angioedema, reactions to pollen and flowering. But children tablet form is allowed from 6 years. Syrup can be from the age of one on the recommendation of a doctor.

Sedation compared with Suprastin pronounced less. But the use of people whose activities require quick response and attention is limited.

1 Suprastin

It has an effect in 15-30 minutes. It is a leader in the ranking among first-generation antihistamine drugs. A single dose eliminates the problem for 6 hours. The manufacturer produces the drug in the form of tablets and ampoules. But injections are given in special cases where immediate assistance is required. And under the supervision of a doctor.

Reception is possible for children after one month of life, but this applies only to injections. Pregnancy and lactation are contraindicated. In adults, at-risk groups include the elderly and drivers. Elderly drug is prescribed very carefully, because they more often than others experience a side effect in the form of dizziness and drowsiness. Drivers are not recommended to use the drug, since "Suprastin" slows down the speed of psychomotor reactions and has a sedative effect. Also, its use is forbidden in acute bronchospasms.

The best second generation allergy products

Preparations of this series have an undeniable advantage over the first generation: they almost do not cause drowsiness. And their action occurs almost immediately after admission and can last up to several days.

Injectable forms are not available, mainly tablets, syrup, drops, which allows the use of the tool for children. Some medicines have gels and emulsions. But there is one serious side effect - the effect on the heart. Therefore, patients with heart problems are advised to be careful when taking or abstain altogether.

4 Zyrtec

Acting begins within 60 minutes. The drug has a long-lasting effect, up to 3 days. It is used not only to alleviate the symptoms of an allergic reaction, but also in the treatment of chronic forms.It is used for all sorts of dermatitis, urticaria, other reactions on the skin, reactions to pollen, cold allergies.

But in the ranking is not a leading position because of the ability to influence the kidneys. People with renal failure and the elderly are prescribed carefully, with dosage correction. During pregnancy and lactation should not be taken. Causes drowsiness, it is better for drivers to refrain from reception. It is allowed to children from 6 months in a drop form. Does not possess sedative property.

3 Kestin

Starts to act 60 minutes after admission. Efficiency is maintained up to 48 hours, and after 5 days of intake another 72 hours are valid. It is used in cases of angioedema, conjunctivitis, rhinitis caused by flowering, pollinosis (pollen reaction).

But due to side effects in the form of lethargy, drowsiness, reduced performance, effects on the heart, is contraindicated in children under 12 years of age. From 12 to 15 years, take no more than 10 mg per day. While for adults and adolescents after 15 years, the permissible dosage per dose is 2 times higher and does not exceed 20 mg. Pregnant and lactating women drug is prohibited to use. Not recommended for drivers, as Kestin helps to reduce concentration.

2 Phenystyle

After taking the drug is valid for a day. Fenistil's great advantage is that it comes in the form of tablets, drops, gel and emulsions. Due to this, it is allowed to receive children from 1 month of life in drip form. Adult patients can take all forms without exception. In this case, the gel and the emulsion are applied only externally, helping to cope with various skin manifestations of allergic reactions: insect bites, sunburns, and others.

But it should be borne in mind that the tool has a slight sedative and hypnotic effects. It is not allowed to use during lactation and in the first trimester of pregnancy. Particular caution should be followed by people whose activities require high concentration of attention.

1 Claritin

The leader of the rating among second generation allergy products. The action begins after half an hour, and the effect lasts up to a day. It perfectly copes with pollinosis (allergy to pollen) and various skin reactions caused by cats and other pets' hair, food, insect bites. Claritin has almost no side effects and contraindications. Reviews say that drowsiness does not occur at the reception, the concentration of attention is not reduced. Drivers of this drug can be taken without fear.

Claritin affects the functioning of the heart muscle, causing tachycardia. But there are no failures in the rhythms of the heart. Recommended for children from 2 years old. Nursing mothers and pregnant women from the reception is better to refrain.

The best third-generation allergy products

They act efficiently at the cellular level, without affecting the central nervous system. The work of the heart drugs in this group practically do not violate. In addition, these drugs do not cause any side effects and minimum addiction.

Sedation is absent or mild. Means of this group are suitable for the successful treatment of allergies. These properties explain the cost of third-generation antihistamines, it is slightly higher than its predecessors.

3 Allegra

Well known earlier as Telfast. Most commonly prescribed for seasonal rhinitis caused by pollen and flowering, as well as for urticaria. Well blocks the symptoms. Relief occurs an hour after admission. The effect persists until the day.

It has many side effects in comparison with similar drugs. It affects the heart and kidneys. Therefore, the elderly and the heart is appointed with caution. Children are allowed to take from 12 years. In addition, Allegra can dull the concentration of attention, so drivers are rarely appointed. Pregnant women, due to insufficient data on the effects on the fetus, the drug is not recommended. Due to the penetration into breast milk is prohibited to receive during lactation.

2 Erius

It is used against allergies caused by pollen, flowering, cat hair and other irritants. Eliminates such symptoms as itching, sneezing, tearing, coughing, runny nose. Possible to take children from one year old (for syrup). The medicine in the form of tablets is permissible to use from the age of 12.

Numerous reviews talk about rare side effects. Among which adults may experience tachycardia, headache, diarrhea, drowsiness. In children, sometimes there is an increase in temperature due to the use of the drug.

1 Tsetrin

Leading position in the ranking is the drug Cetrin. The drug begins to have its effect within 30 minutes after administration, and the effectiveness lasts up to a day. Fights various manifestations of an allergic reaction caused by cats, dust, blooms, and other irritants. Eliminates not only the symptoms, but also the very cause of allergies. Helps to cope with itching, sneezing, tearing, redness of the skin.

The drug is prescribed to children from 2 years in the form of syrup, from 6 years of age, pills are allowed. Adults often used tablet form. Pregnant and lactating women are not recommended to receive.

Popular vote - who is the best producer of allergies?
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EGIS Pharmaceuticals PLC (Suprastin)

GlaxoSmithKline Healthcare JSC (Tavegil)

PHARMSTANDART-UFAVITA OJSC (Diazolin)

Dalkhimpharm OJSC (Dimedrol)

SCHERING-PLOW LABO N.V. (Claritin)

NOVARTIS CONSUMER HEALTH S.A. (Phenystyle)

Indastry Pharmaceutical (Kestin)

Ucb Pharma, S.p.a. (Zyrtec)

Dr. Reddy `s Laboratories Ltd. (Tsetrin)

MSD Pharmaceuticals, LLC (Erius)

Sanofi-Aventis U.s. Llc (Allerga)

Total votes: 90

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