Suprastin pills and injections - instructions for use, price

Suprastin is a popular antihistamine drug that has anti-allergic, anti-decongestant and antipruritic effect. It is widely used for the treatment of allergic conditions and the treatment of inflammatory airway diseases in adults and children. The drug is on the list of essential medicines.

The active ingredient of the drug is chloropyramine. Suprastin is produced by the well-known Hungarian pharmaceutical company Pharmaceuticals Plc. This drug is recognized as one of the most effective for providing emergency medical care for the management of acute allergic symptoms.

Suprastin is a vivid representative of the first generation of antihistamines, the mechanism of application of which is directed to blockade of histamine receptors and the provision of spasmolytic effect. In this article, we will dwell in detail on the therapeutic effect of the drug, tell you what Suprastin helps with and how to apply it correctly to children and adults.

How does Suprastin work?

The action of Suprastin in allergic reactions is aimed at inhibiting the production of histamine. As you know, the body begins to produce active protective substances( histamine, serotonin, bradykinin) in response to ingestion of foreign agents( allergens).Histamine refers to highly active biological compounds that are released when cells are damaged by exposure to allergens.

This substance in high concentrations contributes to the occurrence of rashes, burning and itching of the skin, the development of an allergic cough, rhinitis and conjunctivitis. Allergy sufferers suffer from a general decline in strength, swelling, and hypotension.

Suprastin, blocking histamine receptors, prevents the development of allergy symptoms and effectively removes skin itching. In addition, it has a moderate antispasmodic and sedative effect, has an antiemetic effect. Chloropyramine, getting into the body, is completely absorbed from the digestive tract, as a result, after 15-30 minutes the therapeutic effect of the drug appears.

The maximum effect from the use of Suprastin is observed within the first hour after taking the drug and lasts from 3 to 6 hours. The drug is quickly distributed in the body, affecting the central nervous system. Metabolized in the liver, excreted as metabolites mainly by the kidneys. In adults, this process is slower than in children.

Dosage forms, composition

Suprastinum from an allergy is made in the form of tablets for reception inside and in the form of a solution for injections.

• Tablets Suprastin disc-shaped with a bevel, white, odorless, have risk on one side, on the other - engraving "SUPRASTIN".In one tablet of the drug contains 25 mg of chloropyramine. The following auxiliary substances are present: gelatin, talc, stearic acid, lactose, potato starch, sodium carboxymethyl starch. Tablets of 10 or 20 pieces are packed in blisters. In cardboard packs with the drug can be 1 or 2 blisters. Another form of packaging - brown glass bottles with lids, containing 20 pieces of tablets.
• Suprastin Solution is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. One ampoule containing the solution contains 20 mg of chloropyramine. The preparation is packed into 5 ampoules in the cell outline packaging. In a cardboard box is one package with ampoules.

The drug is stored in a dry place inaccessible to children, at a temperature of 25 ° C.Shelf life - no more than 5 years.

The drug has several analogs:

• Chloropyramine
• Chloropyramine Ferein
• Chloro-pyramine hydrochloride

Suprastin, like its analogs, should be prescribed by a doctor. In this case, the specialist will take into account possible contraindications, severity of allergic manifestations and explain how to take Suprastin correctly.

Indications for prescribing

Suprastin is indicated for use in the following conditions:

• For allergic diseases, including serum sickness, urticaria, seasonal allergic rhinitis( rhinitis), conjunctivitis, and hay fever. The drug is used to eliminate allergic reactions to insect bites, food and drug allergy symptoms( resulting from medication administration).Suprastin helps prevent the development of life-threatening conditions such as angioedema( angioedema) and anaphylactic shock.
• With dermatological diseases, suprastin is prescribed to eliminate rashes, itchy skin. As part of complex treatment the drug is used for contact and atopic dermatitis, acute and chronic eczema, dermatoses.
• Suprastin is used in the treatment of bronchial asthma and infections of the ENT - organs( sinusitis, otitis, rhinitis), since the drug helps to reduce swelling of mucous membranes.

Suprastin is used in pediatric practice in children from the age of one month. It is prescribed, in addition to the above conditions, to alleviate symptoms in acute infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract, as well as to prevent allergic manifestations caused by preventive vaccinations.

Instructions for use Suprastin for children and adults, dosage

The optimal treatment regimen and dosage of the drug is selected by the doctor. It depends on the severity of the symptoms, the presence of concomitant diseases, the age and body weight of the patient. Take the tablets should be done during meals, swallowing whole, without chewing and drinking with a lot of water. According to the instructions for the use of Suprastin, adults and children older than 14 years are recommended 3-4 times a day to take 1 tablet. The daily dose should not be more than 100 mg.

Many parents are interested in whether it is possible to give Suprastin to children? In children, the dosage of the drug is calculated by the doctor and depends on the age and body weight of the child. Here is a standard treatment regimen for young patients of different age categories:

• For babies from 1 to 12 months, the tablet is divided into four parts and given a quarter of a drug 2-3 times a day. So that the child can swallow the medicine, the necessary dose is ground into powder and mixed with baby food.
• Children from 1 to 6 years are given 1/3 tablets two to three times a day.
• For children from 6 to 14 years, a single dose is half the tablet of Suprastin, it is taken two to three times a day.

How to give Suprastin to children is determined by a specialist, with good tolerability and no side effects, the dosage can be increased, but the maximum daily dose should not be more than 100 mg. Duration of treatment with the drug depends on the individual characteristics of the patient, with exacerbations of allergies, it is sufficient to take the drug within a week.

In severe cases, with acute allergic reactions requiring urgent medical attention, Suprastin solution is used. It is used for injections intramuscularly or intravenously. Adults for the introduction of muscle appoint 1-2 ampoules of the drug per day. Children are selected individually. When intramuscular administration of the drug for children from 1 month to 1 year, use 1/4 ampoules solution( 0.25 ml), from 1 year to 6 years - 1/2 ampoules( 0.5 ml), from 6 to 14 years, 1 ampoule Suprastin.

With threatening anaphylactic reactions, the solution is administered intravenously, the procedure is very slow, since a rapid infusion of the drug can cause a sharp drop in blood pressure. For children, the dose of the drug with iv injection is 0.5 ml( 10 mg).After relief of acute symptoms, they switch to intramuscular injections or prescribe oral administration. With the development of anaphylactic shock, the medication is poured into the vein after adrenaline administration.

The drug has a pronounced sedative effect, therefore, in the treatment of depleted patients and the elderly, special care should be taken. In patients with liver and kidney pathologies, a dose reduction and adjustment of the drug use regimen are required.

Overdose of

Overdose Suprastin can cause serious adverse reactions from the nervous system. In adults, there is a violation of coordination of movements, anxiety, ataxia, fever. The period of short excitement ends with cramps, post-convulsive depression, or confluence with a coma.

In children with an overdose, the pupils are dilated, excited, anxious, red face, urinary retention, signs of tachycardia. In the absence of timely assistance, a child may fall into a coma. In such conditions, patients are rinsed with stomach, prescribe sorbents, conduct symptomatic therapy or carry out rehabilitation measures.

Suprastin during pregnancy

During pregnancy, Suprastin is not allowed in the first trimester and in the last month. As for the rest of the period, it is a relative contraindication. In this case, the treatment is carried out strictly for medical purposes and under the supervision of a specialist.

The active substance of the drug easily penetrates the placental barrier, its effect can negatively affect the development of the unborn child during the period of the laying of the main organs and systems. Chloropyramine easily penetrates into breast milk, so if there is a need for the drug during lactation, breastfeeding is temporarily stopped.

Contraindications to

Contraindications to the use of Suprastin are the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity or individual intolerance of the components of the preparation
• Acute attacks of bronchial asthma
• Pregnancy, lactation

Suprastin is not allowed to appoint newborns and premature infants. With extreme caution, it is necessary to administer the drug to patients suffering from urinary retention, hyperplasia, and closed-angle glaucoma. Control of the doctor is necessary in the treatment of elderly patients, as well as those who suffer from impaired liver and kidney function, cardiovascular pathologies

Side effects of

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Adverse reactions to taking tablets or injections of Suprastin are rare, they are temporaryand quickly pass after discontinuation of the drug.

1. From the digestive tract can be observed such manifestations as dry mouth, painful sensations in the epistress, discomfort in the abdomen. In some cases, disorders of the digestive system, alternation of diarrhea and constipation, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite.
2. From the central nervous system may be increased fatigue, lethargy, drowsiness. In some cases, excessive nervous excitement, headaches, tremors, dizziness, a state of euphoria were noted.
3. Cardiovascular system can respond to the drug with a sharp drop in blood pressure, arrhythmia and tachycardia. On the part of the organs of hematopoiesis possible violation of blood indicators. Other adverse reactions include muscle weakness, difficulty urinating, increased intraocular pressure.

If any of the above symptoms occur, the drug should be discontinued and consult a doctor to adjust the subsequent course of therapy.

Drug Interaction

Suprastin should be administered with caution when administered simultaneously with sedatives, analgesics, antidepressants, tranquilizers, atropine, the action of which depresses the nervous system. With the simultaneous administration of such drugs, there may be an increase in side effects, manifested in weakness, drowsiness and inhibition. In contrast, the simultaneous administration of Suprastin with preparations containing caffeine, can reduce the sedative effect on the central nervous system.

The use of Suprastin in conjunction with ototoxic drugs may mask the early signs of undesirable side effects of the latter, expressed in the reduction of hearing and vestibular disorders.

Special instructions

Patients with liver and kidney damage may need to adjust( decrease) the dose of the drug and change the frequency of admission. Suprastin should not be taken at night to patients with gastrointestinal diseases, since it is possible to increase the symptoms of reflux esophagitis.

Suprastin greatly increases the adverse effect of ethanol on the nervous system, so during treatment with the drug is strictly prohibited from drinking alcohol.

In patients with lactose deficiency or with a syndrome of malabsorption of this substance, taking the drug may cause the development of unwanted reactions, since each tablet of Suprastin contains 116 mg lactose.

At the beginning of treatment, Suprastin is able to cause increased fatigue, dizziness and drowsiness. Therefore, during this period, patients taking the drug should refuse to drive the vehicle or work associated with an increased risk and require concentration of attention.

In general, the drug is well tolerated by patients and has a pronounced therapeutic effect. The only drawback when taking the drug, most patients call increased drowsiness and weakness. In such cases it is recommended to seek medical advice from a doctor who can choose more modern antihistamines of the 2nd or 3rd generation that do not have a sedative effect and do not depress the functioning of the nervous system.

Price

Suprastin in the form of tablets - OTC, a solution in ampoules can be bought at a pharmacy by prescription. The average prices for the drug are:

1. Tablets Suprastin ( 20 pieces) - from 130 to 150 rubles
2. Suprastin solution for injections ( 5 ampoules) - 150-150 rubles.

Feedback on the application

Review No. 1

Already almost a year the son has a food allergy( diathesis).Allergen can not be detected, cheeks can blush after any meal. It remains to fight with manifestations with the help of antihistamines. The polyclinic was advised by various preparations of the second generation.

However, none of them particularly did not help. Suprastin, albeit an obsolete remedy, but in our case it turned out to be the most effective. I give my child about half a tablet a day. During the week, allergy symptoms and redness on the cheeks become less pronounced. The drug has quite a few side effects, but during the application, no headache, or anything else the child was not bothered.

Anastasia, Nizhniy Novgorod

Review No. 2

Suffered such an unpleasant thing as atopic dermatitis. It is extremely difficult to treat the disease, but I will tell you what helped me. At first, after contacting the polyclinic, she received a recommendation to drink Zirtek's course. However, no improvement was observed, and then the doctor decided to prescribe Suprastin injections. I knew the drug.

He also helped me with various allergic reactions. This time the doctor prescribed the drug within ten days. During the reception, no adverse reactions were noted, but the itch gradually passed. From reddening and traces of scratching, too, gradually got rid of. It turns out, Suprastin completely coped with its task. In addition, the drug is cheaper than the more modern antihistamines.

Ekaterina, Moscow

Review No. 3

I really love the sweet, I can not live without it. Unfortunately for me, such an innocent weakness in my body is allergic. It appears as a rash on the face. After the next eaten cake, unpleasant redness may appear, and if they do not pass for a couple of days, then I resort to Suprastin's help.

The drug is always in my medicine cabinet and helps out in similar situations. I take one pill at night until the rash passes. It usually takes four to five days. In one package 20 tablets, and the whole drug costs less than two hundred rubles. While I am not going to pass to more modern means because any side effects and a dyscomfort at reception Suprastinum I do not test.

Valeria, Omsk

Review No. 4

In spring and early summer in early summer, I have real anguish. When plants and trees start to bloom, my body reacts to this with a terrible cold and reddened eyes. The general condition also leaves much to be desired. Prior to this, I coped with the symptoms with a variety of means, but not all of them gave a positive effect.

I decided to try Suprastin. I was not embarrassed by the fact that this is an obsolete drug and for the sake of experiment bought a medicine package. She cost me 150 rubles. I took one tablet three times a day. I will not say that this miracle is a remedy, but it is no worse than the advertised antihistamines.

Suprastinum appeared drowsy, but since I often suffer from insomnia, it was even good for me: I fell asleep more quickly. For the morning I felt much better. Thus, Suprastin is a good remedy for seasonal allergies, and the price is quite affordable.

Dmitry, St. Petersburg