The injection solution and tablet form of the drugs Suprastin and Tavegil are popular antiallergic drugs today. They are used to eliminate unpleasant symptoms at any age.
The injection solution and tablet form of the drugs Suprastin and Tavegil are popular antiallergic drugs today.
Characteristics of drugs
Although the medications have similar effects, they are not the same drug and have different characteristics that should be studied before making a choice. The drugs have different manufacturers: Suprastin is produced in Hungary, Tavegil - in Switzerland.
Tavegil
The active ingredient in the drug is clemastine. The spectrum of action of this component is wide: it has anti-inflammatory and sedative effects, and reduces the permeability of vascular walls. At the same time, the hypnotic effect does not appear, which is an important point when treating with medication.
Tavegil helps block the development of vasodilation, which is a consequence of the action of histamine.
The drug relieves itching, locally eliminates irritation, prevents swelling from developing, while its carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic effects are minimized. After taking the product, the maximum effect is observed after 5-6 hours and lasts for 12 hours.
It is used in the form of tablets and injections. When determining the dosage, the patient’s body weight, age and severity of the disease are taken into account.
Tavegil is often prescribed to eliminate the following health problems:
- rash on the skin;
- presence of urticaria;
- development of angioedema;
- the appearance of rhinitis and conjunctivitis during flowering of plants;
- allergic manifestations after using medications;
- weeping eczema;
- allergy to insect bite.
The drug can be used for prophylactic purposes before vaccination if the patient is prone to an allergic reaction.
Tavegil relieves itching, locally eliminates irritation, and prevents swelling from developing.
Suprastin
The drug provides an antiallergic therapeutic effect and reduces the severity of the allergic reaction. The active ingredient in the drug is chloropyramine.
In addition to the main antiallergic properties, the medicine also has antiemetic and antispasmodic characteristics. Suprastin belongs to the group of 1st generation antihistamines. The substance effectively blocks histamine type H1 receptors. Chloropyramine has an effect on the central nervous system, reduces the permeability of capillaries and blood vessels, and relaxes smooth muscles.
After taking the drug, the first symptoms of improvement are noted within 20 minutes. The maximum effect from using the drug is observed after 6 hours.
In severe forms of the disease, treatment often begins with intravenous administration, then switches to intramuscular injections and tablet form.
Indications for the use of the drug are the following conditions:
- presence of urticaria;
- serum sickness;
- dermographism;
- allergic itching;
- skin rashes;
- food allergies;
- the presence of acute or chronic eczema;
- conjunctivitis of allergic origin;
- the appearance of contact dermatitis.
The medicine also effectively relieves swelling of the mucous membranes of the middle ear and nasal passages during the occurrence of infections (sinusitis, otitis).
Indications for use
Both drugs in question are antihistamines. They effectively relieve allergy symptoms, but do not act on its cause, so they cannot help in serious cases. Tavegil or Suprastin are mainly prescribed for mild allergies or as part of complex treatment. Indications for their use are the following pathologies:
Comparison of Tavegil and Suprastin
Medicines have their similarities and differences both in composition and in their effects on the patient’s body.
Similarities
The products have almost the same effect, the effectiveness of use has been proven over time. Both drugs have a quick effect and relieve the condition within 15-20 minutes.
Suprastin is not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.
Among the negative aspects, one can note the emergence of similar negative consequences when using medications. These include the following conditions:
- the appearance of dyspeptic disorders;
- psychomotor agitation:
- development of hypotension;
- fatigue and weakness in muscle tissue.
There have been cases of changes in quantitative indicators of blood composition during drug treatment.
During pregnancy and lactation, medications are not recommended for use. If necessary, the question of their use should be decided individually by the attending physician.
What is the difference?
There are slight differences in the characteristics of medications. Medicines contain different main components.
Tavegil has less sedative effect, the drug practically does not cause drowsiness. Suprastin is practically non-toxic, so it combines well with other antiallergic drugs.
Suprastin is prescribed to infants. Tavegil is prescribed to small patients only from 1 year of age. But the antiallergic effect of its use is longer lasting.
Which is stronger and more effective?
Both drugs are similar in their effects on the body, so only a doctor can determine which one is better and stronger on an individual basis.
The remedy is selected individually in each individual case, taking into account the characteristics of the patient’s body and differences in the therapeutic properties of the substances.
If you need to drive a vehicle, the choice should be made in favor of Tavegil, whose hypnotic effect is less.
Which is cheaper?
Suprastin is more affordable.
Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
Both medications are available without a prescription.
What will help with STDs?
In complex therapy of sexually transmitted diseases, one or another drug can be prescribed. The choice is made by the attending physician, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient’s body.
Difference from new generation antihistamines
There are several generations of drugs of this kind:
- first generation antihistamines, which include diphenhydramine, chloropyramine, clemastine, diazolin, fenkarol;
- second generation drugs such as loratadine and cetirizine;
The drug "Loradadin" of domestic production - metabolites and derivatives of 2nd generation substances, such as levocetirizine (the main difference between Suprastinex and Suprastin), desloratadine and fexofenadine.
The first generation of H1 blockers, due to their high solubility in fat, penetrates the blood-brain barrier well. Due to their less specific action, these substances bind not only to histamine, but acetylcholine and serotonin receptors of brain cells.
The second generation of H1 blockers was developed to make them more specific, longer lasting, and less drowsy. Nowadays, this group of drugs is the most popular in the practice of treating allergies.
Representatives of the latest generation of antihistamines are free from the side effects of 1st and 2nd generation drugs: they do not cause sedation, are highly effective and have reduced toxicity to the heart.
The drug "Erius" based on desloratadine
Which is better: Tavegil and Suprastin?
In some cases, the choice of a particular drug is determined by the disease or the nature of the disease. For example, Suprastin is prescribed for chickenpox.
For allergies
The choice depends on the nature of the allergy.
In emergency situations, intramuscular administration of any of the 2 medications is indicated.
For long-term relief of mild symptoms, Tavegil is better suited because it has a prolonged effect.
From urticaria
For this disease, both drugs show equal effectiveness.
For children
Children are more often prescribed Suprastin. In children under 1 year of age, the use of Tavegil is prohibited.
Brief instructions for use of drugs
Below we will consider the basic rules for taking medications.
Tavegil
Blocks the production of histamine and increases cell resistance to its effects.
- In tablet form. Adult patients take 1 t. 2 times a day, children 6-12 years old - half as much.
- In the form of a solution. Adults - 1 ampoule 2 times a day. Children from one year old - at the rate of 0.025 mg per kilogram of weight.
Side effects
- Reactions from the nervous system (cephalalgia, dizziness, lethargy, decreased reaction speed and drowsiness),
- reactions from the gastrointestinal tract (dyspepsia),
- shortness of breath, suffocation, increased blood pressure.
special instructions
It is not recommended for people whose professional activities require a high reaction rate, or people with liver pathologies. If a mild immune reaction is observed, preference is given to the tablet form of release.
Suprastin
The method of action on the body is identical to Tavegil.
Pills:
- Adults - 1 t. 3-4 rubles/day,
- children from 6 to 12 years old - half a tablet 3 times a day,
- children from one to six years old - half a tablet 2 times a day.
- At the age of one month to one year - a quarter of a tablet twice a day.
IM solution (strictly under the supervision of a physician):
- Adults – 1-2 ml;
- 6 – 14 years – 0.5-1 ml;
- 1 – 6 years – 0.5 ml;
- up to 1 year – 0.25 ml.
Side effects
- Dyspepsia, psychomotor agitation,
- often - drowsiness, decreased blood pressure,
- side effects from the excretory system, musculoskeletal system, hematopoietic system, etc. are also possible.
special instructions
Use with caution in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including the liver and gall bladder, it causes severe drowsiness and has a sedative effect, therefore it is categorically not suitable for some categories of patients.
Patients' opinions
Vlada, 33 years old, Ekaterinburg
I suffer from chronic eczema, so in the autumn-winter period I cannot do without antihistamines. I tried many different tablets in combination with ointment, but nothing helped as well as Tavegil. It quickly relieves itching in areas affected by eczema, helps fight foci of the disease and, during periods of exacerbation, bring the skin to normal condition. The price-quality ratio is completely justified. I didn’t notice any side effects from taking it, not even slight drowsiness. In combination with ointment, it perfectly helps in the fight against eczema.
Marina, 26 years old, Nizhny Novgorod
Suprastin is one of the most effective anti-allergy remedies. The doctor prescribed it when there was unbearable itching on the skin. The skin was red and itched badly. After using it, the itching went away a little and the skin began to itch less. After using the full course, there was no trace of itching left. Its price is not too expensive. But this drug has its drawbacks: it causes drowsiness and reduces concentration. This was a hindrance during my studies. Also, it should not be taken by people who often drive.
Yuri, 42 years old, Volgograd
It often happens that after eating fruits or berries, allergic skin rashes begin to appear, itching in various parts of the body. Only Suprastin comes to the rescue, the use of which reduces to zero all manifestations of allergic reactions, relieves itching, but not immediately, but after 2-3 days of three-time use. This is enough even with severe allergies. But more often I limit myself to 2, less often 3 tablets.
The tolerability of this drug is normal, although I know that drowsiness, lethargy, and even weakness can occur with excessive use of this relatively inexpensive medicine.
Synonymous drugs that replace Cetrin syrup
The Cetrin solution in the form of a syrup infusion can be replaced with medications similar in composition to it. These are synonymous drugs. Their cost is not lower than the original medicine. These include Zetrinal, Zintset, Hexal, and Zodak syrups, the price of which ranges from 130 to 200 rubles.
Synonymous drugs in tablet form are not cheaper than the original drug. These include tablets “Alerza”, “Cetirinax”, “Parlazin”, “Levocetirizine”, “Zodak”, the price of which ranges from 190 to 300 rubles. There are cheaper drugs.
Thus, from a fairly wide list of replacements for Cetrin, the synonymous drug Allertek, the price of which is 160 rubles, is by far the most popular. It helps well with chronic and seasonal allergic reactions.
All drugs reviewed should not be taken during pregnancy and lactation.
And everyone has a standard contraindication - hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. In other words – individual intolerance.
Diazolin - should not be taken for epilepsy, pyloric stenosis, angle-closure glaucoma, heart rhythm disturbances, prostate hypertrophy, gastric or duodenal ulcers, acute inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
DETAILS: Plasmapheresis for allergies
Under medical supervision in case of renal or liver failure.
Suprastin - kidney or liver dysfunction, angle-closure glaucoma, prostate hyperplasia, urinary retention, pathologies of the heart and blood vessels.
Elderly patients can take Suprastin only under constant medical supervision.
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