How to take Suprastin

Allergy - a frequent pathology of the immune system, resulting in an immune response to the introduction of the allergen into the body proceeds more pronounced than expected. To facilitate the allergic conditions are often assigned Suprastin. This drug is the first generation, it has long been known in medical practice and is quite effective. How to take it, and if possible unintended consequences?

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Suprastin - composition, release form, properties

Suprastin - synthetic antihistamine based Chloropyramine. This substance penetrates quickly into the bloodstream and blocks the histamine receptors - the culprits of allergic attacks.

The active substance is concentrated in the plasma after 20 minutes after administration and maintains the therapeutic effect to 8 hours. After that completely excreted via the liver.

For convenience Suprastin produced tablets and injectable solutions (used for emergency relief of allergic attack).

Among other antiallergic agents Suprastin has undeniable advantages:

• It is fully bioavailable, regardless of pharmaceutical form.
• Does not accumulate in the tissues, not addictive.
• Suitable for children from 1 month.
• Additionally it has antispasmodic, anesthetic, vasodilator effect.

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Suprastin - indications and contraindications

Appointed Suprastin in many allergic diseases:

• Allergic rhinitis, including seasonal.
• Conjunctivitis.
• Allergies to medications.
• Dermatitis.
• Hives.
• Angioedema.
• In acute SARS (as an adjuvant).
• Post-vaccination status (fever, rash, fever).
• Angioedema.
• insect bite.
• Food allergy.
• Eczema.

Have drug contraindications:

• Hypersensitivity to Chloropyramine.
• Exacerbation of asthma.
• Arrhythmia.
• Myocardial infarction (acute or history).
• urinary retention.
• Closure glaucoma.
• MAO inhibitors therapy.

Advice! If the patient has liver problems, it is recommended to reduce the daily dose due to problems with the removal of the drug from the body.

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How to take suprastin to adults and children

The dose and duration of treatment with suprastine is calculated taking into account age and form of the drug:

• Babies from 1 month to year shown 1/4 ampoules or ½ tablet per day.
• Children from 1 to 6 years old ½ ampoules per day or ½ tablet twice a day are prescribed.
• Children from 6 to 14 years old are recommended to take 1 ampoule per day or ½ tablets 4 times a day.
• For adults and children from 14 years old, 3-4 tablets or 1-2 ampoules per day are prescribed.

The duration of treatment can be different, but on average the course is 10-12 days.

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What side effects should be expected after taking suprastin

Suprastin extremely rarely causes complications from different organs in the form of such adverse reactions:

• sedative effect;
• pain in the head;
• loss of consciousness, dizziness;
• fatigue;
• drop pressure;
• tachycardia;
• nausea and vomiting;
• pain in the stomach;
• anorexia;
• diarrhea or constipation;
• hemolytic anemia;
• myopathy;
• problems with urine release;
• an increase in intraocular pressure;
• deterioration of blood formula.

Important! In the event of an overdose or intolerance of the drug, there may be a coma, cramps, cardiovascular collapse.

Suprastin, despite its availability and efficiency, is considered a fairly serious drug, so before its use you need to consult the doctor.