FENISTIL dragées english, Itching in chickenpox, Allergic colds, hay fever
Areas of application:
- Itching
- Itching in chickenpox
- Hives
- Allergic colds, eg hay fever Instructions for
- Itching
- Itching in chickenpox
- Hives
- Allergic colds, eg hay fever Instructions for
FENISTIL dragees english, Itching in chickenpox, Allergic colds, hay fever use:
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
Type of application?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).
Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of symptoms and/or the course of the disease. You should see your doctor if you have persistent or recurring symptoms.
overdose?
There can be a variety of overdose symptoms, the first signs are headaches, ringing in the ears, dizziness, nausea and vomiting. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.
Forgot to take?
Continue taking it as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.
In general, pay attention to a conscientious dosage, especially for babies, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
A dosage prescribed by the doctor may deviate from the information on the package leaflet. Therefore, since the doctor adjusts them individually, you should use the medicine according to his instructions.
Mode of FENISTIL dragees english, Itching in chickenpox, Allergic colds, hay fever action:
How does the ingredient in the drug work?
The active ingredient helps with allergies, calms itching and has a pain-relieving effect. It suppresses the effects of the body's own substance histamine. As a kind of messenger substance, histamine plays an important role in the development of inflammation and allergic reactions. Blocking this messenger substance interrupts the course of the allergic reaction.
Contraindications:
What speaks against an application?
Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this:
- Increased intraocular pressure (glaucoma)
- Prostate enlargement
Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 3 years of age: The medicine should not normally be used in this group. There are preparations that are more suitable in terms of the strength of the active ingredient and/or dosage form.
- Children under 6 years: In this age group, the drug should only be used for certain indications. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist, if you have questions regarding this topic.
What about pregnancy and lactation?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the drug should not be used.
- Breast-feeding: consult your doctor or pharmacist. He will examine your particular starting position and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.
If you have been prescribed the drug despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit can be higher than the risk that the use entails in the event of a contraindication.
Side effects:
What side effects can occur?
- Tiredness
If you notice any discomfort or changes during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
For the information at this point, side effects are primarily taken into account that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
Important FENISTIL dragees english, Itching in chickenpox, Allergic colds, hay fever information:
What should you consider?
- The ability to react can also be impaired when used as intended, especially in higher doses or in combination with alcohol. Be particularly careful when driving or using machines (including household ones) that could injure you.
- Be careful if you are allergic to talc!
- Be careful if you are allergic to wheat and rye flour, or if you have a pollen allergy (hay fever)!
- Be careful if you are allergic to Arabic gum (E number E 414)!
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicine you are already using before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
For medicines: Read the leaflet on the risks and side effects and ask your doctor or pharmacist.