More recently, one of the most common drugs that were used in various emergency cases in adults and children was Diphenhydramine. This is a fairly cheap medicine that effectively relieves pain, inflammation, swelling, an allergic reaction. In addition, Diphenhydramine has sedative properties. But this drug causes a lot of side effects. Therefore, recently it has almost been abandoned. It is believed that it is better to use some analogue of Diphenhydramine, which is equally effective, but safer. The advent of new drugs has allowed many old drugs to be abandoned. Although in a hospital, "Diphenhydramine" is still often used to stop allergic attacks.
Instructions for use
The price, analogs and side effects of this medicine are now known mainly to doctors. In recent years, it is almost impossible to buy Diphenhydramine in a pharmacy. Although before it was used very widely, even for young children. Now this drug is not only available in tablets or injection. You can use rectal suppositories , a suspension for children or an external remedy for allergies - "Psilo-balm."
Any analogue of "Diphenhydramine", like the drug itself, is contraindicated in such cases:
- with peptic ulcer;
- bladder pathologies;
- epilepsy;
- prostatic hyperplasia;
- during lactation;
- children under 7 months.
Why Diphenhydramine is less commonly used
Diphenhydramine, which is the basis of this drug and its analogues, often negatively affects patients. Although this substance is excreted from the body during the day, it manages to cause considerable harm. Therefore, it is very dangerous to take Diphenhydramine alone, without a doctor’s testimony. It is especially not recommended for young children and people who require an increased concentration of attention in work.
Any analogue of Diphenhydramine containing the same active ingredients has the following side effects:
- weakness, drowsiness;
- worsening of psychomotor reactions;
- dizziness, euphoria;
- agitation, irritability;
- convulsions, epileptic seizures, tremor;
- impaired coordination of movements;
- dry mucous membranes;
- lowering blood pressure;
- heart rhythm disturbance.
How to purchase an analogue of "Diphenhydramine" without a prescription
This drug is now very difficult to buy in a pharmacy. Although it costs a penny - about 30 rubles for 10 pieces. Suppositories and a suspension for children are a little more expensive, but you need a doctor’s prescription to buy. Indeed, due to the fact that in large doses, the drug has a hallucinogenic effect and causes euphoria, drug addicts often used it.
If you really need to buy an analog of "Dimedrol" without a doctor’s prescription, you can ask for drugs containing the same active substance:
- Allergin
- "Diphenhydramine Bufus";
- Dimedrol Vial;
- "Grandim";
- "Psilo-balm."
But it’s better not to take these medicines on your own. If you really need to stop, for example, an allergic reaction, you can use safer antihistamines that have the same effect as Diphenhydramine: Zyrtec, Claritin, Diazolin, Suprastin and others. And as a sleeping pill it is best to use herbal preparations containing extracts of motherwort, valerian, mint.
What is the effect of "diphenhydramine"
This drug belongs to the first generation antihistamines. When ingested, Diphenhydramine is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream, enters the brain and blocks histamine receptors. Due to this, already in 15-20 minutes after taking the drug, its effect is manifested:
- spasms of smooth muscles of internal organs are removed;
- capillary permeability decreases;
- pains go away;
- the urge to vomit is reduced;
- allergic reactions are prevented;
- itching, allergic rhinitis;
- the patient calms down, falls asleep easier.
"Diphenhydramine" acts quickly, so it is now used in hospitals to stop allergic attacks. Moreover, the result of its use lasts 10-12 hours.
When is the use of Diphenhydramine indicated?
A few decades ago, this drug was in every family and it was used often. Doctors prescribed it even to small children. In the pharmacy, you could buy any analog of Dimedrol in tablets without prescriptions, and it cost a penny. This drug is effective in such cases:
- anaphylactic shock;
- Quincke's edema;
- urticaria, hay fever;
- angioedema;
- conjunctivitis;
- vasomotor rhinitis;
- dermatoses with severe itching;
- chorea;
- seasickness;
- insomnia.
This drug is ineffective with bronchospasm of an allergic nature. To stop such an attack, it is better to use the analogue of Diphenhydramine - Diazolin. The main active ingredient in it is another component, and the action is very similar: it relieves allergy and has a sedative effect.
Injectable preparations containing diphenhydramine
Most often, this drug is used in emergency cases. Therefore, in hospitals it is used for injection separately or as part of other drugs. If you need to stop Quincke's edema or other serious allergic reactions, "Diphenhydramine hydrochloride", "Diphenhydramine Vial", "Diphenhydramine Bufus" or simply "Diphenhydramine" are used.
The best analogue of Diphenhydramine in ampoules is the Grandim drug. It helps to relieve bouts of motion sickness, hay fever, recover faster after injuries and burns. After all, it begins to act within 15 minutes after administration.
In a hospital, mixtures containing diphenhydramine are also often used. They have a fast action and are quite effective.
- The most common mix is triad. It includes Diphenhydramine, Analgin and Papaverine. It is used to reduce pressure and temperature, relieve pain after injuries and operations and in other emergency cases. But recently, more and more often the analogue of Diphenhydramine - Loratadine has been included in the composition of this mixture.
- Boyko's mixture is also an effective medicine. It is used to relieve severe pain in diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Its main components are Analgin and Diphenhydramine. They are rarely replaced with analogues, since they are more effective. Other components are added depending on the situation. It can be Papaverine, Novocain, No-Shpa, Proserin, vitamin B12.
Antihistamines - analogues of "Diphenhydramine"
Diphenhydramine is one of the very first antihistamines. It is included in some first-generation allergy medications. In addition to Diphenhydramine, Allergin and Grandim have a similar composition. These drugs have the same contraindications and side effects as Dimedrol itself. Therefore, in the presence of individual intolerance, it is recommended to choose a drug with a different composition.
The best analogue of Diphenhydramine in tablets is Diazolin. Their effect is almost identical. Diazolin also relieves allergic reactions, makes breathing easier and removes itching. In addition, it has a mild hypnotic effect. Therefore, those who are used to escape from malaise with the help of "Diphenhydramine" can buy "Diazolin".
But it is best, especially for children, to use antihistamines of the second and third generation. They are more effective and have almost no side effects. These are “Clarotadin”, “Loraghexal”, “Telfast”, “Zirtek”, “Fenistil” and others. But most often, such drugs do not have a sedative effect.
Sedatives - analogues of "Diphenhydramine"
Now people often suffer from insomnia and other sleep disorders. Many representatives of the older generation are used to taking Diphenhydramine in this case. They liked that it was inexpensive and had a quick effect. In addition, along with the fact that "Diphenhydramine" helps to fall asleep, it relieves itching and pain. But now this drug has become almost impossible to buy. Therefore, many are interested in pharmacists, which drug has the same effect as Diphenhydramine.
Doctors usually prescribe a medicine depending on the cause of insomnia:
- in case of bronchial asthma, “Zopiclone” or “Somnol” calms well;
- "Sondoks" improves the quality of sleep, soothes, relieves itching;
- Often, Donormil is considered a replacement for Diphenhydramine to normalize sleep, as it is also a histamine receptor blocker.
But it is best to use herbal preparations. They have a mild sedative effect and are not addictive. But among them there are those that contain strong chemicals. The most popular drug with this composition is Valemidine. Analogues without Dymedrol on a plant basis are Novo-Passit, Persen, and others.
Reviews about Diphenhydramine and its analogues
Now there are a large number of different drugs. But not all of them have the same complex effect as Diphenhydramine. Therefore, those who have experienced its quick effect on themselves, sometimes can not find a replacement for him. Most often, the best analogue of Diphenhydramine is called Diazolin. The remaining antihistamines do not have such a sedative and hypnotic effect. Therefore, you have to drink several drugs in the case when allergic dermatitis or hay fever do not let you fall asleep. You can choose such herbal remedies that block all manifestations of allergies and have a sedative effect without side effects. But for each person, medications must be selected individually.