Fenistil is a gel intended for external use, homogeneous (homogeneous), transparent, colorless or with a slight opalescent (milky) hue, practically odorless. The active ingredient is dimethindene maleate. Auxiliary ingredients: carbomer, purified water, disodium edetate, benzalkonium chloride, sodium hydroxide, propylene glycol.
"Fenistil" gel instruction refers to histamine-H1 receptor blockers. The drug has an antipruritic, anti-allergic effect. The medication is able to reduce high capillary permeability against the background of allergic reactions. When applied to the skin, it reduces irritation and itching. Fenistil gel also has a pronounced local anesthetic effect. The drug blocks the effect of kinins, having a slight anticholinergic effect. Thanks to its gel base, Fenistil begins to act after a few minutes. Maximum exposure is achieved after one to four hours. The drug penetrates well into the skin.
Fenistil gel. Instruction for use
The drug is applied externally. Apply on the affected areas of the skin a day two or four times. For common lesions and severe itching, the use of Fenistil gel gel recommends in combination with oral medications.
No cases of drug overdose in clinical practice have been reported. Also, the interaction of the drug with other drugs is not described.
With caution, "Fenistil" gel instructions for use during pregnancy. After consultation with a specialist, application in the first trimester is allowed. In large areas of the cover, it is not recommended to use the medication in the second, third trimesters, as well as in lactation, especially when detecting bleeding and inflammation. It is contraindicated to apply to the nipples of the mammary glands of lactating women.
When using the gel, a burning sensation, dryness on the skin is possible. In rare cases, itching, rash is noted.
The drug is contraindicated in case of hyperplasia in the prostate gland, angle-closure glaucoma, with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, for children up to one month, especially premature.
"Fenistil" is indicated for pruritus of various origins (with the exception of that caused by cholestasis). The drug is prescribed for eczema, itchy dermatosis, urticaria, solar, industrial, household burns, insect bites.
Fenistil gel for young children is not recommended for use on large skin areas, especially with bleeding or inflammation.
If, when using the drug, the severity of the manifestations of the pathology does not decrease or, on the contrary, increases, you should consult a specialist.
Application for severe itching or lesion in large areas of the cover is allowed after consultation or on the recommendation of a specialist. During the use of the drug, especially over a large area, sunlight should be avoided.
For recurrent herpes simplex localized on the lips, Fenistil Pencivir is recommended. Reviews about the drug can be found different. For some patients, the remedy did not help, while others use only it. The specified drug contributes to a quick recovery, reducing the intensity of pain. In addition, the medication reduces the likelihood of transmission of the herpes virus. The effectiveness of various drugs largely depends on the individual characteristics of the patients, the nature and duration of the pathology.
In order for the choice of the drug to be correct, you need to visit a specialist and undergo an examination.