"Diazolin" (application of the drug).

Already for many decades, this drug is one of the most popular among antihistamines. His name is Diazolin. The use of this drug in the treatment of various types of allergic diseases is due to its properties.

The drug "Diazolin", whose composition is fairly simple, is a crystalline white or cream powder (mebhydroline). This substance is practically insoluble in water and organic solvents. The drug "Diazolin", the use of which is not allowed for ulcer of the duodenum, stomach and inflammation in the digestive tract, in contrast to suprastin, diprazine and diphenhydramine does not give a sedative and hypnotic effect. This property allows the use of this drug in those cases when it is not desirable to inhibit the antihistamines on the central nervous system. Produce the drug in powder or dragees (0.05 g) in packages of 20 pcs.

The drug "Diazolin", the use of which is recommended only after eating, when taken on an empty stomach can greatly irritate the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract.

There are such schemes for taking the drug "Diazolin" (per day):

- adults: 1-2 r. By 0,05-0,2 g;

- Children: 1-3 r. On 0,02-0,05 g. (Up to 2 years - to 0.02 g, from 2 years - to 0.05 g).

The highest doses for adults are: single dose - 0.3 g; Daily - 0,6 g.

The duration of therapy is determined individually. In a large number of allergic conditions, doctors prescribe exactly the drug "Diazolin". Its use is possible with allergic rhinitis (chronic and seasonal); Pollinosis; Urticaria; Allergic conjunctivitis; Eczema; A skin reaction that occurs on a bite of insects. Often it is used in combination therapy of bronchial asthma and itchy dermatoses. This drug is remarkable in that it acts equally effectively on the painful condition of various internal organs and external (skin). Even with some food allergies, this drug is good for patients.

Despite the effectiveness, this drug has a number of serious contraindications. These include: phases of exacerbation of ulcerative diseases, hypersensitivity to the drug, inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. There are also restrictions for the use of the drug. It should be taken with extreme caution in epilepsy, angle-closure glaucoma, pyloric stenosis, cardiac dysfunction.

With the simultaneous administration of this drug with oppressive CNS drugs, it significantly enhances the effect of the latter. The side effects that occur when taking this medication include: dizziness, tremor, fatigue, paresthesia. Undesirable effects such as drowsiness, slowing of reaction, visual impairment are observed, as a rule, when taking large doses of the drug.

With irritation of the mucous GIT, nausea, dryness in the oral cavity, heartburn, vomiting, dyspeptic phenomena, constipation are often noted. In the urinary system, there may be impaired urination. Very rarely, such abnormalities of the hemopoietic organs as agranulocytosis and granulocytopenia are observed.

The drug "Diazolin" in lactation and pregnancy is prescribed with great care. In this case, it is possible to reduce the dose and increase the intervals between doses of the drug. The safest period for taking the drug is the end of the second trimester. At this time, the possible effect on the future child is reduced to a minimum. In pregnancy and during lactation, the drug "Diazolin" is taken once a day for 1 tab. Also, it is necessary to exclude from the diet products that can cause an allergic reaction. You should also use the drug carefully against the background of kidney and liver diseases. Store this medication in a dark and dry place at normal temperature.