Suprastin: overdose in adults and children

Due to the complex ecological situation, more and more people suffer from allergies, so antihistamines have become more in demand. Allergic reactions are susceptible to both children and adults. Every year pharmacological companies produce all new drugs of this group.

In this article, the drug "Suprastin" will be considered. An overdose of a medicinal product is a frequent occurrence.

Description of the medicament

The drug "Suprastin" is a proven and widely used remedy for allergies. As a rule, the allergy is seasonal, its aggravations occur in the early autumn and spring-summer period. Flower pollen of trees, poplar fluff, herbage are strong allergens, seriously complicating the life of allergic people. Other factors that often cause allergies: sun, perfume, food, pet hair, household dust, insect bites.

During the periods of exacerbation, allergy sufferers have the following symptoms: nasal congestion, lacrimation, hyperemia of the mucous membranes, itching, severe swelling of the throat, interfering with breathing, sore throat, an allergic cough may start. Against the background of these signs there are headaches, drowsiness, apathy develops, there is a decline in strength, there are cases of even depressions. In what cases can an overdose occur from the drug "Suprastin"?

What leads to an overdose?

Trying to remove allergy symptoms, some people begin to increase the dosage and frequency of taking antihistamines, hoping that there will be relief, and they will be able to return to the old rhythm of life. At such times, the person's head is occupied only by one - to alleviate the symptoms of allergy, and that one can overdose the drug, do not even think about it. Let's figure out how to take Suprastin, how to dose it and what can happen during an overdose.

Dosage is calculated for each patient by a doctor individually. However, some do not rush to the polyclinics and prescribe their own medications. As a result of self-medication, an overdose may occur from the drug "Suprastin". In children, it happens several times more often.

Indications for use

The main active substance of the drug "Suprastin" is chloropyramine. It alleviates allergy symptoms and helps prevent their appearance.

Easily absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, after half an hour the drug begins to act. It is rapid absorption makes it dangerous in terms of overdose. An hour later, the maximum effect of the drug comes and lasts about 6 hours.

The following indications for the use of the medicament can be noted:

• Allergies of various etiologies (food, medicinal), seasonal irritations;
• Insect bites;
• Skin diseases, for example, various types of eczema;
• Conjunctivitis;
• Prevention and treatment of anaphylactic reactions.

Also, the drug "Suprastin" is prescribed for the treatment of acute viral diseases.

But it should be used only according to the doctor's prescription, since the medicine is far from safe, as it may seem.

Dosage

Adults Appoint 1 tablet 2-3 r / s. The maximum dose per day is 6 tablets. You can take this amount only after consulting a doctor.

In children, the dosage depends on the age. For infants from 1 month to 1 year, the drug is prescribed by one fourth of the tablet, pre-rubbed to a powder and dissolved in water.

Children under 6 years of age are prescribed on a quarter of a tablet three times a day, as much as half a tablet, but twice a day.

Dosage for children under 14 years, half a tablet, 3 r / d. Maximum dosage three times a day for one tablet of "Suprastin". Overdose will not occur if you follow the instructions for use.

Contraindications

The drug also revealed contraindications, which should also be taken into account during the appointment of "Suprastin".

These include:

• Individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
• Asthma attacks in acute form;
• Newborn and premature babies are not prescribed;
• Pregnancy and lactation.

In all these cases, an overdose of "Suprastin" is more likely. The consequences of this are very serious.

Use of the drug during pregnancy and breast-feeding is contraindicated. But if the danger from the disease exceeds the negative effect of the drug, an exception is made. With caution, the drug is prescribed to patients who suffer from kidney and liver diseases, to the elderly.

The composition of the drug is lactose, which should be taken into account when assigning it to patients with its intolerance, especially for children.

When treatment with the drug "Suprastin" to drink alcohol is strictly prohibited.

Adverse events

The drug has side effects, but they do not occur often:

• drowsiness;
• nausea;
• Slight dizziness;
• Pressure reduction;
• Impaired pulse, arrhythmia;
• Muscle weakness.

Overdose of Suprastin: Symptoms

With uncontrolled use of the drug, it is possible to overdose it, manifested by the following symptoms:

• The pupils are dilated.
• Poor coordination of movements.
• Disturbance of motility, weakness in muscles.
• Involuntary pathological movements.
• Hyperemia of the face.
• Convulsions.
• Coma.

Overdose of "Suprastin" in children: symptoms

• Coma.
• Dryness of the oral mucosa.
• Hyperemia of the face.
• Tachycardia.
• Delayed urination.
• Fever.

When an overdose of "Suprastin" is an intoxication of the body, which develops rapidly. Therefore, it is desirable to provide the necessary assistance very quickly. Toxic effects are most often exposed to skin, respiratory system, intestinal tract, mucous membranes.

Treatment

First of all, with an overdose of "Suprastin" it is necessary to take antidote therapy aimed at eliminating signs of intoxication. Since there is no special antidote, an asymptomatic therapy is performed.

First of all you need to wash your stomach and intestines. When rinsing, complications may occur, because The drug "Suprastin" has an antiemetic effect. To fill the lost fluid, salt solutions are injected / drip. Necessarily appoint sorbents, which help to remove toxins from the body, the most famous sorbent - activated carbon.

The next stage of treatment is the resumption of enzyme production. For this purpose, prescribe medications such as "Festal", "Pancreatin", etc. Disrupted intestinal microflora will also have to be restored with biologics and diet. To help in the work of the liver and kidneys, purifying and diuretic drugs are administered.

To improve overall health and restore vitamins and antioxidants. They will also contribute to the fight against allergic manifestations, during the removal of which an overdose of Suprastin occurred.

If an overdose has happened at home, you need to call an ambulance and begin to wash the stomach and intestines, enter any available sorbent.

First aid

Poisoning with drugs - so decided to encrypt in the ICD an overdose of "Suprastin" and other drugs.

When taking a large number of tablets, you need to act immediately, because The absorption of the drug is very fast.

In intoxication, first aid is as follows:

• Call an ambulance;
• Rinse the stomach with plenty of water;
• Do a cleansing enema or give a laxative to cleanse the intestines;
• As much water as possible to remove toxins along with urine.

Parents who have noticed signs of an overdose with Suprastin, and not only him, should not panic and frighten the baby, it is necessary to start first aid as soon as possible.

Even with a significant improvement in the condition of the victim should be hospitalized in a hospital, a survey and some time to monitor his condition.

In very severe cases, a repeated washing of the stomach is performed in a hospital, in especially difficult cases, hemodialysis (blood purification) is indicated. The convulsive syndrome is removed by such means as "Tizerincin", "Dimedrol", "Thiopental sodium". As necessary, special preparations are prescribed to restore the affected organs.

The most important thing for poisoning is first aid. In especially neglected cases, a lethal outcome is possible from excessive use of the drug Suprastin. Overdose in adults and children has some differences, but the consequences can be very serious in both cases.

Conclusion

The consequences of an overdose of "Suprastin" depend on the individual characteristics of the patient's body, the speed of care, and other factors. Such consequences include violations of the liver, kidneys and nervous system.

Severe poisoning is accompanied by a gastrointestinal dysfunction, which will take a long time to recover.

As a rule, poisoning with medicines occurs because of the desire to be cured more quickly or through inattention.

It should be remembered that self-medication is dangerous, it can lead to overdose or other negative consequences. Therefore, you should always seek help from specialists, especially in the treatment of children.

Take any medications, in particular "Suprastin", is only necessary for the doctor's prescription, with the exact observance of the dosage. Overdose of "Suprastin" in adults, and especially in children is dangerous and can lead to death.

Do not increase dosage and change the regimen yourself. It is also dangerous to do injections and take pills at the same time, an overdose may occur. Particular attention should be paid to the treatment of children. Ensure that they do not accidentally eat extra tablets. Therefore, keep medicines out of the reach of children. Before use, consult a pediatrician, check the dosage and learn about side effects and contraindications.