Fenistil (Gel for external use)

Active material: Dimethindene
When ATH: D04AA13
CCF: The drug with anti-allergic effect for external use
ICD-10 codes (testimony): L20.8, L23, L24, L28.0, L29, L30.0, L50, L55, T14.0, T30
When CSF: 13.01.02
Manufacturer: NOVARTIS CONSUMER HEALTH S.A. (Switzerland)

Pharmaceutical form, composition and packaging

◊ Gel for external use 0.1% homogeneous, colorless, Transparent or slightly opalescent, practically odorless.

Excipients: benzalkonium chloride, disodium эdetat, Carbopol 974R (carbomer 974R), Sodium hydroxide (solution 30%), propylene glycol, Purified water.

30 g – aluminum tuba (1) – packs cardboard.
50 g – aluminum tuba (1) – packs cardboard.

Pharmacological action

Gistaminovыh blocker H₁-receptors. It has anti-allergic and antipruritic effect. Reduces the increased capillary permeability, associated with allergic reactions. When applied to the skin reduces itching and irritation, cause skin allergic reactions. The drug has also expressed Valium action.

Blocks the action of kinins, It has a weak anticholinergic action, It may cause a slight sedative effect.

For external use because the gel-based action begins in a few minutes and reaches through 1-4 no.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption

For external use well into the skin. Systemic bioavailability of the active substance is 10%.

Testimony

- Itching of various origins (except associated with cholestasis) when dermatoses, krapivnice, insect bites, as well as sunburn, household and industrial light burns.

Dosage regimen

For external use the gel should be applied to the affected skin 2-4 times / day. In cases of severe itching or skin lesions common to the simultaneous use of oral forms.

Side effect

Local reactions: xerosis, burning sensation of the skin.

Allergic reactions: rarely – skin rash, itch.

Contraindications

- Zakrыtougolynaya glaucoma;

- Prostatic hyperplasia;

- Children up to age 1 Months (especially premature);

- Hypersensitivity to dimetindenu and other components, part of the drug.

FROM caution Fenistil should be administered^® Pregnancy (I trimester) and lactation (breast-feeding).

Pregnancy and lactation

Application fenistil^® I trimester of pregnancy is possible only after consulting a doctor.

In II and III trimesters of pregnancy and lactation Gel should not be applied to large areas of skin, especially in the presence of effects of inflammation and bleeding.

Nursing mothers should not apply the drug on breast nipple.

Cautions

Infants and young children should not use the drug in the vast areas of the skin, especially in the presence of inflammation or bleeding phenomena.

In marked itching or extensive lesions of the skin preparation may be used only after consulting a doctor.

The drug is not effective for itching, associated with cholestasis.

When applied topically to avoid prolonged sun exposure of the skin, processed gel.

If the period of application fenistil^® symptoms of the disease is not reduced or enhanced, necessary to consult a doctor.

Overdose

Cases of overdose have not been described.

Drug Interactions

Drug Interactions drug Fenistil^® not disclosed.

Conditions of supply of pharmacies

The drug is resolved to application as an agent Valium holidays.

Conditions and terms

The drug should be stored out of reach of children at or above 25 ° C. Shelf life – 3 year.