When the long-suffering allergic symptoms, I want to find a tool that helps quickly and without many side effects. This description fully corresponds to Tavegil - an antihistamine drug of prolonged (prolonged) action.
Tavegil - composition and effect produced
The active ingredient of the drug in question is klemastine fumarate. The substance is derived from ethanolamine, has the following properties:
- decreased permeability of blood vessels and capillaries;
- reduction of itching;
- stop puffiness;
- sedative effect;
- inhibition of exudation;
- prevention of smooth muscle contraction;
- local anesthetic action.
For most people, it is important that the drug does not produce a hypnotic effect. In this case, Tavegil is very suitable - indications for use allow it to be taken even by drivers, employees of various industries and machine operators.
Forms of release
The described drug is produced in three types:
- pills;
- ampoules for injections;
- syrup.
Each form contains a different concentration of klemastine fumarate in a single dose.
In the composition of one tablet Tavegil - 1 mg of active ingredient. This amount is more than enough to quickly eliminate allergy symptoms for 8-10 hours.
Tavegil injections in ampoules of 2 ml are more suitable for emergency cases, when signs of the disease lead to shortness of breath or choking, it is urgently needed to relieve swelling and tension of smooth muscles. The concentration of clemastine is 1 mg in 1 ml of the solution.
Syrup Tavegil has a pleasant taste and smell, so it is often used in the treatment of children. In addition, the content of the active ingredient in it is less: 0.67 mg in a spoon (5 ml) of syrup.
Indications for Tavegil
Tablets and syrup are recommended in such situations:
- dermatoses;
- hives;
- rhinitis;
- dermatitis;
- hay fever;
- eczema;
- drug allergy ;
- reaction to insect bites.
For injection, the readings are as follows:
- serum sickness;
- angioedema;
- hemorrhagic vasculitis;
- anaphylactoid reactions, including anaphylactic shock;
- acute iridocyclitis;
- pseudoallergic and allergic reactions.
How to take Tavegil?
In the form of tablets this medication is used twice a day (morning and evening) 1 mg per time. In severe allergies, you can increase the daily dosage, but not exceed 4 mg. Therapy of children from 6 to 12 years implies a reduction in portion - half the capsule in the morning and before bedtime. Tablets should be taken regularly, preferably at the same time, before eating, with a small amount of clean water.
If you prefer syrup, then adults are prescribed 10 ml of the drug twice a day. Children from 3 to 12 years are recommended half the amount of Tavegil, 5 ml at a time. To children under 3 years of age, it is advisable to take a drug no more than 2-2.5 ml of syrup in the morning and evening.
Injections of the drug must be performed intravenously or intramuscularly, slowly injecting the solution. A single dose for adults is 2 ml. In case of treatment of the child, the amount of Tavegil should be reduced to 0.25 ml and divided into 2 injections.
Tavegil - contraindications
The following diseases do not allow the use of this drug:
- diseases of the lower respiratory tract;
- bronchial asthma;
- hyperplasia of the prostate;
- angle-closure glaucoma;
- obstruction of the neck of the bladder;
- stenosis of the pylorus of the stomach;
- thyrotoxicosis ;
- arterial hypertension.
You can not take Tavegil during pregnancy and lactation. Use the drug to treat children can only be 1 year in the form of syrup, tablets and ampoules for injection - only from 6 years.
It is also undesirable to combine Tavegil and alcohol while drinking monoamine oxidase inhibitors.