Suprastin belongs to the first generation antihistamines. This is one of the most popular medications for allergies. Despite its high effectiveness, it often causes drowsiness and fatigue. Due to the increased likelihood of adverse reactions, it makes sense to pay attention to newer analogues of Suprastin, which have a similar therapeutic effect, but have fewer undesirable manifestations.
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Composition and form of release
This anti-allergic drug is available in two forms - tablets and a solution for injections. It is a histamine receptor blocker, therefore it prevents the development of an allergic reaction and associated allergenic symptoms.
Antihistamine effect is achieved due to the active component in the composition - chloropyramine hydrochloride. 1 ampoule contains 20 mg of the active substance, 1 tablet contains 25 mg.
Russian analogues in tablets for adults
Suprastin tablets can be replaced with a Russian-made drug, which also costs a little cheaper. This is chloropyramine. It is a complete analogue of the drug, since it is developed on the basis of chloropyramine.
The cheapest allergy remedy is Diazolin. It is available in the form of dragees and tablets. The active substance is mebhydrolin, its dosage is 100 mg. The drug also belongs to the first generation H1-blockers, but the price is less than 50 p. per pack 10 pcs.
Another more cost-effective analogue of Suprastin in tablet form is loratadine. The cost varies within 50 p. per pack.Its advantage is that it belongs to the second generation of antihistamines. The drug has a selective effect on H1-histamine receptors, has fewer side effects, and, most importantly, is not addictive and does not have a sedative effect.
Imported substitutes without sleeping pills
All imported analogues that do not cause drowsiness are mainly from the latest generation.
A list of popular allergy medications without a sleeping pill:
- Erius. Germanic tablets based on desloratadine (a derivative of loratadine). The drug is expensive, but after 30 minutes. itching and other allergy symptoms are reduced. The effect is long - up to 24 hours, but not suitable for children under 12 years old.
- Suprastinex. Levocetirizine tablets and drops.
- Tsetrin. The drug does not have a negative effect on the central nervous system, acts after 10 minutes. after taking. The active ingredient is cetirizine.
- Claritin. These are German-made tablets. They are less toxic, well tolerated, the effect lasts up to 24 hours.
- Zodak Express. A medicine from a Czech manufacturer, valid after 20 minutes. after admission, allowed for children from 6 years.
Cheap domestic counterparts in the drops
All domestic allergy medications are predominantly available in the form of tablets or injectable solutions. Clarisens is an inexpensive domestic-produced allergy syrup. It is allowed for children from 2 years. The active substance is loratadine. The substance is well tolerated and costs less than 100 r. per 100 ml.
Similar medicines for children
Children should choose an allergy medication based on age. It can be tablets, syrup or drops. Suprastin in the form of injections is allowed for babies from 1 month, and in tablets - from 3 years.
An effective drug shown to children from the age of 6 is Tavegil. Injections can be done from 1 year. The active component is clemastine, the likelihood of side effects is slightly lower.
Other analogues of the drug for children:
- Fenistil drops - from 1 month;
- Erius in the form of syrup - allowed from 6 months;
- Zodak drops - from 1 year;
- Claritin syrup - from 2 years old;
- Zyrtec drops - from 1 year;
- Loratadine - from 2 years old;
- Cetirizine Sandoz drops - from 1 year.
Each medicine has its advantages and disadvantages. The choice of medication should be done by a doctor.
Brief instructions for use
When buying Suprastin or choosing its analogue, it is important to carefully read the instructions for use. Dosage and frequency of administration do not depend on the name of the medication, but on the active substance and the age of the patient.
For example, Suprastin should be taken up to 3-4 times a day, since the duration of its effect is only 6 hours. The drugs of the last generation last up to 24 hours, so they need to be drunk once a day before bedtime.
Suprastin is recommended to be used after meals according to the following scheme:
- children 3–6 years old - 0.5 pcs. 2 times a day;
- 6-12 years - 0.5 pcs. 2-3 times;
- over 12 years old and adults - 1 pc. 3-4 times.
It is permissible to take preparations based on loratadine 1-2 times a day, with cetirizine - at night.
