Allergy is a companion of progress. The higher the level of hygiene, the more cases of allergies. The more pollution in the air, water and earth, the more people suffer from this disease. Fortunately, science does not stand still, and pharmaceutical scientists create more and more new remedies for allergies. The most effective of them are listed in this top 10.
Antihistamines are of I, II and III generations:
- I - effective tablets, powders, ointments, but with a lot of side effects. They quickly relieve symptoms, but are not intended for systemic treatment of allergies.
- II - remedies for allergies of a wider spectrum. They are milder, but also have a number of side effects.
- III - the latest generation of allergy medicines. They act directed at the cellular level without affecting CNS... Suitable for long-term treatment. Practically free of side effects.
10. Donormil
Cost: 330 rubles.
Generation: I
Basically Donormil is used as a sleeping pill, but sometimes it is prescribed for allergy sufferers as part of complex therapy. Indeed, with an exacerbation of allergies, especially accompanied by severe skin itching, it is difficult to sleep well.
9. Suprastin
RUB 150
Generation: I
One of the oldest allergy remedies on the post-Soviet market. Even with prolonged use, it does not cause overdose, does not accumulate in the blood serum. Bonus: antiemetic and anti-pumping effect.
Cons: short-term healing effect. Like other antiallergic drugs of the first group of effectiveness, it has a sedative effect. It also causes side effects such as tachycardia, as well as dryness of the nasopharynx and mouth, which is unlikely to please those suffering from bronchial asthma.
8. Fenistil
370 RUB
Generation: II
Unlike previous medicines, Fenistil comes in the form of an emulsion or gel and is applied to the skin. It is not intended to address the causes of allergies, but relieves symptoms - it cools, softens, moisturizes and has a mild local anesthetic effect.
7. Loratadine
RUB 80
Generation: II
Domestic and, as a result, inexpensive drug (those who wish can buy Hungarian production, a little more expensive). Unlike other agents of the second group of effectiveness, it is practically devoid of cardiotoxic action.
The second generation drugs have a number of advantages over the previous ones - for example, there is no sedation effect, mental activity remains at the same level. And, most importantly, the prolonged action of the drug. One tablet a day is enough for people with pollen allergies to feel quite tolerable even during the times of violent flowering.
6. Claritin
RUB 200
Generation: II
Claritin's active ingredient is loratadine. It acts quickly, within half an hour after administration, and lasts a day, which made Claritin one of the most popular and effective remedies for allergies. For children, the drug is available in the form of a syrup.And adult allergy sufferers will appreciate that Claritin does not increase the effects of alcohol on the nervous system.
5. Cetrin
240 RUB
Generation: III
In fifth place in the ranking of the best allergy remedies is Cetrin. It helps to cope with various symptoms with virtually no side effects, and relieves spasms in mild bronchial asthma. The active substance is cetirizine, which has a high ability to penetrate the skin. This makes it especially effective for skin allergies. In addition, cetirizine is an effective third-generation drug, which means it has neither cardiotoxic nor sedative effects.
4. Zodak
RUB 200
Generation: III
Zodak is also made on the basis of cetirizine (like Cetrin), but it is produced in the Czech Republic.
3. Zyrtec
320 RUB
Generation: III
Means based on cetirizine produced in Belgium. One of the best pills for allergies, a highly effective drug that acts quickly, facilitates the course and prevents the development of an allergic attack.
2. Eden
120 RUB
Generation: III
The active substance of Eden is desloratadine, an antihistamine of the third group, a descendant of loratadine. Like all substances in this group, it practically does not cause drowsiness and does not affect the reaction rate. Perfectly helps with tissue edema, lacrimation, itching. An effective product made in Ukraine.
1. Erius
Average cost of Erius: 500 rubles.
Generation: III
In the first place in the ranking of the best drugs for allergies are two drugs at once - Erius tablets / syrup and Dexamethasone drops / solution for injection.
Erius is the most effective third generation antihistamine. Erius's active ingredient is also desloratadine. The drug itself is manufactured by Bayer, USA, which is easy to guess looking at the price. Acts quickly and almost immediately, effectively eliminates itching, rashes, runny nose and redness on the skin - one of the most effective allergy pills at the moment.
1. Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone price: from 50 rubles per drop to 150 per set of ampoules.
Dexamethasone can be compared to heavy artillery among the most effective allergy remedies. It is used in emergency cases when it is required to stop a very strong allergic attack or severe inflammation. Along with antiallergic, it has anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive and anti-shock effects.
Remember that self-medication for allergies can make you feel worse. There are contraindications. Allergy medicine can only be prescribed by an allergist.
Only dexamethasone saves me in acute attacks, by the way, his ambulance also has colitis with Suprastin.
And what is the fastest-acting drug for angioedema?
Potassium chloride or calcium was injected intravenously.
I was injected with an intravenous prednisone for Quincke's edema.
Adrenaline subcutaneously or intramuscularly.
Dexamethasone is generally not the safest drug, it is strange that it comes first.