The medication "Tavegil" is an anti-allergic drug, an antihistamine of the first generation. The drug is prescribed by doctors mainly for the purpose of stopping an allergic reaction. According to the instructions for use, Tavegil long-acting is actively used both for prophylaxis and for complete disposal of allergic and pseudo-allergic reactions. We will study in the article the indications and contraindications for the use of Tavegil, consider the principle of action and the characteristics of the technique.
Indications
The drug is prescribed when the body reacts to food and substances that provoke hypersensitivity. The agent is especially actively used in the spring-summer period, that is, during the flowering of plants, when the maximum concentration of pollen is observed in the air.
According to the instructions for use, Tavegil is prescribed for adults when the following symptoms are identified:
- conjunctivitis;
- weeping eczema;
- skin rashes (urticaria);
- persistent rhinitis;
- Quincke's edema.
Only in some cases can the drug be used in drug therapy, which is aimed at reducing peeling of the skin and skin rashes, hay fever, pruritic dermatoses, dermatitis and insect bites. Tavegil also effectively helps patients who live in urban conditions and near allergens.
According to the instructions for use, Tavegil injections can be prescribed as part of the secondary therapy of angioedema and anaphylactoid or anaphylactic shock. Take "Tavegil" in this situation is necessary only after the introduction of adrenaline into the body at a dosage of 0.01 mg / kg.
Contraindications
Instructions for use "Tavegil" contains a list of pathologies and chronic conditions, in the presence of which the tool is not recommended to be taken, namely:
- BPH;
- glaucoma;
- upper respiratory tract diseases;
- bronchial asthma;
- kidney disease
- diseases of the liver and gall bladder.
With extreme caution, Tavegil should be taken by children under the age of one year, as well as during medical treatment with MAO inhibitors (antidepressants). It is important to consult with your doctor before taking the drug for pregnant women and women during lactation. Do not use Tavegil if you are hypersensitive to the components of the drug.
Side effects
In case of overdose, according to the instructions for use, Tavegil tablets may cause the following negative side effects:
- Disorder of the central nervous system (high fatigue, drowsiness, weakness and constant feeling of fatigue, headaches and dizziness, lethargy, tinnitus, impaired coordination of movements, tremor of limbs).
- Urticaria, photosensitivity.
- Low blood pressure.
- Malfunction of the gastrointestinal tract (nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, loss of appetite, dyspeptic disorders, pain in the stomach and intestines).
- Rapid or difficulty urinating).
- Nasal congestion, sputum separation occurs with difficulty, thickening of the bronchial secretion is observed).
If we talk about children, then the side effects of an overdose of the drug are: increased activity of the central nervous system, sleep disturbance. This is manifested in the form of anxiety, causeless irritability, nervousness, insomnia, increased arousal, hysteria. In some cases, convulsions and paresthesias may appear.
Release form and composition
"Tavegil", the instructions for use of which are mandatory included in each package with the drug, is available in the form of tablets of 10 pieces in a blister, which is made of a combined material based on aluminum foil. One tablet contains the main active ingredient - clemastine hydrofumarate, as well as such auxiliary components as talc, povidone, corn starch, magnesium stearate, lactose monohydrate. In addition to the instructions for use of Tavegil, two blisters are included in a cardboard pack.
Also in pharmacies you can buy a solution for intravenous and intramuscular administration, which has a pale yellow tint. 2 ml ampoules are mounted in plastic pallets and placed in cardboard boxes.
Tavegil syrup in a 100 ml bottle is an antihistamine for systemic use, contains clemastine fumarate. As excipients, sodium saccharin and sodium phosphate, purified water, flavor, ethanol, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, etc.
Dosage regimen: tablets
Only with the competent selection of drug therapy based on Tavegil is it possible to achieve a positive result. Doctors recommend taking the drug before meals, while drinking pills abundantly with water. Please note that it is forbidden to use the product while drinking it with alcoholic drinks, juices and teas.
According to the instructions for use, Tavegil allergy tablets for adults and children over 12 years of age are prescribed in the following doses: 1 mg 2 times a day. It is advisable to drink the drug in the morning and evening. The daily dose in this case can reach up to 6 grams, that is, up to 6 Tavegil tablets per day.
According to the instructions for use, Tavegil is recommended for children from 6 to 12 years old in such dosages: from 0.5 to 1 tablet at night and before breakfast.
Dosage regimen for prevention
For preventive purposes, that is, to prevent the occurrence of anaphylactic shock as a response of the immune system to an irritant, the drug is administered intravenously in a dose of 2 ml. It is worth noting that the injection solution in ampoules can already be diluted with an isotonic sodium chloride solution. In some cases, a 5% glucose solution may appear as an additional solution. The introduction of the drug is carried out slowly, that is, at least 2-3 minutes.
According to the instructions for use, Tavegil tablets are prescribed to adults by a doctor in a dosage of 2 mg or 2 mg intramuscularly or intravenously. If we talk about children, the dosage is 25 mcg per 1 kg of weight per day. The introduction of the drug is divided into two doses.
Dosage regimen: syrup
According to the instructions for use, Tavegil from allergies in the form of a syrup can be used by both adults and children in 10 ml morning and evening. In some cases, when the allergy is especially severe, doctors can prescribe up to 60 ml of syrup per day. To measure the desired volume of syrup, use a measuring container that can be purchased with the medicine.
Tavegil treatment of pregnant women and women during lactation
Often, an allergy begins during pregnancy, at a time when the use of medications should be reduced to a minimum. Please note that the drug should not be taken by women who are diagnosed with hypersensitivity to the components of Tavegil. It is unacceptable to use the drug also with MAO inhibitors. Between courses of treatment should take a short break. This drug is prescribed with special care to expectant mothers who have the following diseases:
- gastrointestinal ulcer;
- malfunctions of the heart;
- pathology of the urinary tract.
Overdose
If you violate the rules for using an antihistamine, you can provoke an overdose. As a result, in different patients, both depression and activation of the central nervous system are observed. In most cases, it is the stimulation of the central nervous system that is recorded in children of different ages. In parallel with this, the following anticholinergic signs of an overdose are observed:
- pupil dilation;
- dry mouth
- violation of the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
- sensations of a rush of blood to the arms and chest;
- nausea;
- pain in the epigastrium.
To alleviate the patient’s condition with an overdose of the drug, vomiting should be induced in the victim, that is, gastric lavage should be performed. To speed up the process of removing excess drug, the patient should take activated charcoal according to the instructions for use. "Tavegil" is not assigned to children under the age of one year.
special instructions
To prevent distortion of the test results (skin tests) to determine the group of allergens, the drug should be discontinued 72 hours before the start of testing.
Tavegil has a slight calming effect, therefore, it is recommended that people taking an antihistamine refrain from driving vehicles, from working with precise mechanisms, as well as from other activities that require an increased concentration of attention.
For the rehabilitation of children aged one year and older, you can use the Tavegil solution for both intravenous and intramuscular injection.
The tablets contain lactose, so the drug is not recommended for patients who suffer from rare congenital diseases associated with latent diabetes mellitus, severe lactase deficiency and impaired glucose-galactose absorption.
Interaction with other drugs
According to the instructions for use, Tavegil tablets in adults are able to enhance the effect of sedatives, sleeping pills and anxiolytics, that is, the normal functioning of the central nervous system is inhibited. It is not recommended to drink alcohol during the course of treatment, which may entail the development of an allergic reaction with negative consequences. Also, do not combine Tavegil with taking MAO inhibitors.
Terms and conditions of storage
The drug in the form of tablets is dispensed in pharmacies over-the-counter, but to obtain a solution for injection, you should take a prescription from your doctor. According to the instructions for use, "Tavegil" from allergies should be stored in a dark place and protected from children at an ambient temperature of 15 to 30 degrees. Shelf life from the date of manufacture - 5 years, after the use of the drug is strictly prohibited.
This applies to the instructions for use. The price of Tavegil ranges from 180 to 250 rubles for a package of two blisters.
Analogs
Antihistamines such as Alagil, Clemastine, Fumartin, Lekazol, Tavist can be considered similar in pharmacological action and method of use.
Reviews
According to the reviews of patients who took the drug, Tavegil effectively copes with allergic symptoms of pollen from flowering plants and insect bites in the spring-summer and autumn period. With an increase in dosage, allergic persons observed the appearance of side effects, such as diarrhea. Instructions for use "Tavegil", the price of which is affordable, understandable and will contain all the necessary recommendations for the dosage and proper administration of an antihistamine.