The drug “Allergodil” is included in the category of H1 receptor blockers (histamine), is a derivative of phthalazinone. The medication is characterized by a pronounced long-lasting anti-allergic effect. The medicine helps to reduce capillary permeability, decrease exudation, inhibits the release of histamine from mast cells. In addition, the medication inhibits the synthesis or release of chemical mediators involved in the early and late stages of allergic reactions. The active substance is azelastine. Means "Allergodil" (the instruction indicates this) effectively prevents bronchospasm, inhibits inflammation in the respiratory tract, and reduces calcium transport to the cytoplasm.
Indications
Eye drops are prescribed for conjunctivitis of an allergic type of seasonal and year-round course. The tool "Allergodil" (nasal spray), the instruction recommends for rhinitis (allergic different course).
Dosage regimen
Drops are prescribed one in each conjunctiva twice during the day. The drug is used until the symptoms of pathology are completely eliminated. The medication can be used for a long period (up to six months). A nasal spray is prescribed one injection into each nostril. Frequency of use - twice a day. Duration of use - until symptoms are completely eliminated. When irrigating the nasal passages, you should not throw your head back - you need to keep it straight.
Contraindications
The medicine "Allergodil" (the instruction warns about this) is not recommended for lactation, during pregnancy. Due to the lack of sufficient safety information, the drug is not prescribed for children under four years of age in the form of drops, up to six years of age - in the form of a spray. Contraindications include hypersensitivity to the components. Caution during treatment should be observed in patients with renal failure.
Side effect
Allergodil drops (the instructions indicate this) can provoke transient (slight) irritation and dry eyes, probably the appearance of a bitter aftertaste in the mouth, lacrimation, soreness, or a foreign body feeling in the eye. The negative consequences include keratitis, keratopathy, itching, swelling, conjunctival redness, visual disturbance, blepharitis. Nasal spray can cause irritation and dryness of the nasal mucosa, itching, burning, sneezing, taste disturbances. In some cases, nosebleeds may occur. If administered incorrectly (with head thrown back), an unpleasant aftertaste in the mouth may appear.
The drug "Allergodil." Instruction Price. Additional Information
When using the medication, the ability of the active component to enhance the sedative effect of alcohol and other drugs that depress the central nervous system should be taken into account. Combined use of the drug with local glucocorticosteroids, sodium cromoglycate preparations, anticongestants is allowed. The cost of the drug in pharmacies is from 300 rubles.