Allergy is a reaction of the body to external irritating factors, such as household chemical products, flower pollen, medicines, household dust and many others. Itching, runny nose, sneezing, tearfulness, various rashes on the skin are all signs of an allergy.
In the modern world, allergy pills are most popular among people who suffer from this problem. They are unable to independently remove allergic reactions, but can prevent their development.
In order not to harm yourself, it should be remembered that if the pathogen is still ingested, even the largest doses of the drug will not help to stop this process and everything will be ineffective.
Allergy tablets: list and prices
When choosing drugs, we ask ourselves the question: "Which allergy skin pills are better?" To answer this question, you need to make sure that before taking any remedy for allergies the main allergen is eliminated. If this does not happen, any drugs will not give the desired result, even if the dose is raised.
List of the most effective antiallergic tablets:
- Cetrin;
- Cetirizine;
- Claritin;
- Lordestin;
- Erius;
- Zirtek;
- Loratadine;
- Fenkarol;
- Telfast;
- Tavegil;
- Diazolin;
- Zodak;
- Ketotifen;
- Kestin.
Thanks to a wide range of tablets against allergies, you can choose any product that is right for you. The average price of such drugs is from 200 to 600 rubles. A variety of drugs allows you to purchase both a cheap analog, and the best of the latest generation.
Antihistamines 1 generation
Today, preparations of this group by doctors are practically not appointed, but still offer a list:
- Suprastin, Chloropyramine - the safest of the 1 group. Price of 128.00 rub.
- Tavegil - allergic reactions to its ingredients occur. Price 159.00 руб.
- Dimedrol - affects the central nervous system. Price 75.00 rub.
- Diazolin - irritates the shell of the gastrointestinal tract. Price 69.00 руб.
- Peritol - increases appetite.
- Pipolphene - reduces peristalsis of the intestine.
- Diprazil - affects the activity of the nervous system.
- Fenkarol - low drug efficacy. The price is 376.00 rub.
These drugs are used today much less often than preparations 2 and 3 generations, because they have a number of side effects:
- dry mouth.
- excitement.
- constipation.
- tachycardia.
- decreased visual acuity.
- depression of the central nervous system: drowsiness, retardation of reaction, decreased concentration of attention.
Suprastin and chloropamine are the only one of the 1 generation that continues to be popular, as it does not cause strong cardiotoxic effects. Nevertheless, we do not recommend their use, since there are more effective drugs.
Antihistamines 2 generations
The second generation of drugs with antihistamine effect was developed relatively recently. An essential advantage of these drugs is the absence of a negative effect on the central nervous system, that is, they do not cause drowsiness and inhibition.
The most popular second-generation medicines are
- Claritin is a popular drug that is even for the elderly and for children from year to year. Acts quickly and for a long time, does not affect the work of the heart and has no sedative effect. Price 174.00 руб.
- Semprex is a medicine combining high antihistaminic and minimal sedative effects.
- Trexile - the first medicine against allergy of the second generation. Acts effectively, but depresses the work of the CAS.The price of 97.45 rubles.
- Fenistil - tablets from allergies, not causing drowsiness and sedation. The price is 319.00 rub.
- Gistalong is an effective drug in the fight against chronic allergy, since it has an antihistamine effect for up to three weeks.
When used in the treatment of children, Claritin is often prescribed, this drug is approved for use in the treatment of diseases in infants and has the smallest group of possible side effects.
Antihistamines 3 generations
To effectively combat allergies, the best third-generation drugs have been developed. They are the most progressive and perfect and help. For such drugs, the effect on the heart's work, as well as the negative impact on the human central nervous system, is not characteristic. They, in essence, are active metabolites of second-generation drugs.
List and prices:
- Telfast is a metabolite of terfenadine, it also does not interact with other drugs, is not metabolized in the body, causes drowsiness and does not interfere with psychomotor functions. It is considered a safe and effective remedy among antihistamines. These pills against allergies can not be taken for children under 6 years. Price 570.00 руб.
- Fexofenadine is an analogue of the previous preparation. He also does not affect the brain and nervous system, does not interact with drugs and alcohol and is an effective and safe means. The price is 281.79 rubles.
- Cetirizine - effective for skin irritations. It is not metabolized in the body and quickly penetrates through the skin, so it eliminates dermatitis well. Can be used in children after 2 years. The price is 105.00 rub.
- Zirtek - practically has no side effects, it acts throughout the day( the effect occurs approximately in 1-2 hours).Since the substance of the agent is excreted by the kidneys, then with renal failure and other problems, the drug should be used carefully and under the supervision of a specialist. Price 199.00 руб.
- Cetrin - its use is possible in the treatment of both adult and small patients with an allergist, starting at the age of two. It is considered to be the safest and most effective remedy for allergy symptoms. The drug does not inhibit the functioning of the central nervous system and almost does not cause sedation. The price of 164.00 rub.
Only an expert can select and prescribe tablets against allergies on the skin. He must take into account the existing diseases, as well as the manifestations and severity of allergies.
Tablets from the latest generation of allergies: the
list There are not many similar medicines, however, the result from their application speaks for itself:
- Erius promotes the blocking of peripheral histamine receptors, as a result of which the whole cascade of negative reactions of the body brakes.
- Zirtek prevents development, and greatly facilitates the course of an allergic reaction. In addition, the preparation is excellent in combating itching.
- Telfast can be used for a long time without any harm to health. The action of the drug begins an hour after taking and reaches a maximum of about six hours.
Despite such positive qualities, antiallergic tablets of the latest generation should be prescribed by a specialist. This will allow more effective treatment and not spend extra money on the purchase of unnecessary expensive drugs.
Glucocorticoids
Can be administered topically and systemically in very severe forms of allergy. Locally - in the form of ointments and gels, systemically - in the form of injections and tablets.
Allergies take glucocorticoids in most cases, in fact they are hormones of steroid nature, produced by the adrenal cortex and have a powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect.
Hormonal drugs include:
- Prednisolone;
- Dexamethasone;
- Beclethamethasone.
Regardless of the preparation that the patient uses, it is necessary to do this with extreme caution and in no case independently prescribe one or another medicine. In the case of antihistamine drugs can still be guessed, but the independent intake of hormones in most cases ends in pernicious health.
Allergy treatment program
In the treatment of any allergic reaction to the skin, you must adhere to a specific program of therapeutic measures:
- Partial or absolute elimination of the causative agent of an allergic reaction in any possible way.
- Restriction of the influence of irritants( overheating, overcooling, over-drying and waterlogging of the skin).
- Refuse from those foods that can increase the risk of allergies. These include sweet foods, citrus fruits, dairy products, chocolate and coffee;
- Exception of excessive physical and mental overstrain.
It is advisable to use tablets against allergies only if the effect of these factors is minimized - if this rule is not observed, you must constantly increase the dose of medications, but the expected effect will not be obtained.