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Composition

The active ingredient of levocetirizine dihydrochloride is included in the film-coated tablets. Additional constituents: silicon microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, low-substituted giprolose, magnesium stearate. The tablet shell consists of: hypromellose, titanium dioxide, lactose monohydrate, macrogol and triacetin.
Drops for ingestion also include the active component of levocetirizine dihydrochloride. Additional components: glycerol, propylene glycol, sodium saccharinate and acetate trihydrate, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, acetic acid ice, purified water.

Form of issue

Suprastinex is available in the form of tablets and drops for ingestion.
Tablets contain 5 mg of active substance, packaged in 7 or 10 pieces in blisters, 1-3 blisters per pack.
Drops for ingestion also contain 5 mg of active ingredient per ml. The preparation is packaged in bottles of 20 ml of brown glass with a dropper.

pharmachologic effect

The drug has antihistamine and antiallergic effect.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Suprastinex influences the histamine-dependent stage of various allergic reactions, reduces the migration of eosinophils, reduces vascular permeability, reducing the release of inflammatory mediators. During the reception of this drug, allergic manifestations develop less often and their course is much easier. In addition, there is an antiexudative and antipruritic effect, without causing sedative, antiserotonergic and anticholinergic action.
The therapeutic effect of the drug develops after 12-60 minutes from the moment of taking a single dose and persists for 24 hours.
Suprastinex is characterized by rapid absorption, while eating does not affect the usefulness of this process, but reduces its speed. 90% of the active substance binds to plasma proteins. In metabolism, an inactive metabolite is formed from a part of the substance in the liver. Complete removal of the drug from the body occurs during 96 h, mainly with the help of kidneys.

Indications for use

The drug is prescribed for symptomatic treatment with: all-the-year-round and seasonal allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis, manifested by itching, sneezing, rhinorrhea, lacrimation, congestion hyperemia;
    hay fever - pollinosis;
    urticaria, for example, chronic idiopathic urticaria;
    edema Quincke;
    allergic dermatoses, accompanied by itching and rashes.

Contraindications for use

Suprastinex is not recommended for:
    hypersensitivity to the drug;
    severe renal failure;
    Children under 6 years of age - tablets, up to 2 years - drops, due to lack of information on their effect on the child's body;
    lactation, pregnancy;
    intolerance to lactose, hereditary form of lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome.
Caution is required in the treatment of patients with chronic renal failure and in old age.

Side effects

In the treatment of Suprastinex, side effects affecting the functioning of the immune system may develop, for example: various allergic reactions.
In addition, there may be disturbances in the activity of the nervous system: severe drowsiness, headache, high fatigue, asthenia, migraine and so on.
Also, deviations in metabolism, functioning of the respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, subcutaneous fat and some other systems and organs are not excluded.

Instructions for use of Suprastinex (Method and dosage)

This drug in any form is intended for ingestion, before or during a meal. In this case, the tablets are taken in a general form, washed down with water, and the Suprastinex drops recommends the use of a spoon or a glass of water. It is necessary to take the medicine immediately after dissolution.
The daily dose of the drug is designed for a single dose. Adults and elderly patients, as well as children from 6 years of age, are prescribed one tablet or 20 drops per day. The maximum dosage should not be more than 5 mg
For small patients 2-6 years of age, it is recommended to take the drug in drops of 1.25 mg per 2 doses per day - this is 5 drops per each time. The maximum allowable dosage is 2.5 mg.
Patients with impaired renal function are prescribed a regimen taking into account individual characteristics. Patients with chronic renal failure are prescribed half the allowable form. Complex forms of the disease are a contraindication to admission.
Dysfunction of the liver does not require special changes in dosing and therapeutic regimens. If the patients are found to have a simultaneous violation of the liver and kidneys, the dosage is reduced.
The duration of treatment depends on the complexity of the disease. The fact is that with different deviations the therapeutic course can last for as long as a week or six months.

Overdose

Cases of overdose Suprastinex can cause drowsiness in adult patients, and in children excessive excitement, anxiety, often replaced by drowsiness.
This requires treatment with gastric lavage and compulsory medical examination. Specific antidote is not developed, therefore symptomatic and supportive procedures are recommended. In this case, hemodialysis is ineffective.

special instructions

The preparation in the form of tablets contains lactose, therefore it is not prescribed to patients suffering from intolerance to this substance, hereditary deficiency of lactase or glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome.
Drops for internal reception are not recommended for children under 2 years of age, since their effect on small patients has not been adequately studied. In addition, drops can lead to the development of allergic reactions to the components of this drug.
Patients taking this medication should be refrained from performing hazardous work for the treatment period, which requires special attention and quick reactions.

Interaction

According to laboratory studies, the interaction of levocetirizine and pseudoephedrine, cimetidine, ketoconazole, Erythromycin, Azithromycin, Glypyside, Diazepam has no important clinical significance. The combination with ketoconazole and macrolides does not affect the change in ECG parameters.
Simultaneous reception with Teofillinum can lower the general clearance of levocetirizine, without changing the kinetics of Theophyllin.

Terms of sale

You can buy Suprastinex without a prescription.

Storage conditions

For storing each form of the drug, a cool place is not suitable for children.
Shelf life - 3 years.

Alcohol

It has been established that levocetirizine is not able to enhance the effect of alcohol, but patients with hypersensitivity can feel the development of pronounced side effects. In addition, the combination of levocetirizine with alcohol and other drugs that depress the activity of the nervous system can have a very negative impact on it.

Reviews of Suprastinex

In recent years, the popularity of antihistamines has increased many times. However, as testimonials about Suprastinex show, only some people take this remedy.
According to experts, they also prescribe to their patients other, more well-known medicines, for example, Fenistil, Loratadin.
Some users say that they took the drug in drops as part of complex therapy for infectious and inflammatory diseases, accompanied by manifestations of various forms of allergic reactions. In all cases, reviews about suprastinex drops are positive, since the medicine was highly effective and helped not only to alleviate, but even eliminate allergies.
Therefore, we can note the efficacy of this drug, especially since none of the users reported any side effects. Despite this, before starting the treatment you need to get advice from a competent specialist.