Allergy is a companion to progress. The higher the level of hygiene, the more cases of allergies. The more pollution in the air, water and land - the more suffering from this disease. Fortunately, science does not stand still, and pharmacists create more and more new allergy remedies. Most effective of these are listed in this top 10.
Antihistamines are I, II and III generations:
- I - effective tablets, powders, ointments, but with a large number of side effects. They quickly relieve symptoms, but are not intended for systemic treatment of allergies.
- II - drugs for allergies of a wider spectrum. They are softer, but also have a number of side effects.
- III - drugs for allergies of the latest generation. They act on a cellular level without affecting CNS. Suitable for long-term treatment. Virtually devoid of side effects.
10. Donormil
Cost: 330 rubles.
Generation: I
Basically, Donormil is used as a sleeping pill, but sometimes it is prescribed for allergy sufferers as part of complex therapy. Indeed, with an exacerbation of allergies, especially accompanied by severe skin itching, it is difficult to sleep well.
9. Suprastin
150 rub
Generation: I
One of the oldest allergy remedies in the post-Soviet market. Even with prolonged use, it does not cause an overdose, does not accumulate in the blood serum. Bonus: anti-emetic and anti-pumping effect.
Cons: short-term therapeutic effect. Like other antiallergic drugs of the first efficiency group, it has a sedative effect. It also causes side effects such as tachycardia, as well as dry nasopharynx and oral cavity, which is unlikely to please those suffering from bronchial asthma.
8. Fenistil
370 RUB
Generation: II
Unlike previous medicines, Fenistil comes in the form of an emulsion or gel and is applied to the skin. It is not intended to eliminate the causes of allergies, but alleviates the symptoms - it cools, softens, moisturizes and has a weak local anesthetic effect.
7. Loratadine
80 rub
Generation: II
Domestic and, as a result, an inexpensive drug (those who wish can buy production in Hungary, a little more expensive). Unlike other means of the second group of effectiveness, it is practically devoid of cardiotoxic effects.
Second-generation drugs have several advantages over the previous ones - for example, there is no sedative effect, mental activity remains at the same level. And, most importantly, the prolonged action of the drug. One tablet per day is enough to make people allergic to pollen feel even bearable even during the flowering plants.
6. Claritin
200 rub
Generation: II
The active substance of Claritin is loratadine. It acts quickly, within half an hour after administration, and lasts a day, which has made Claritin one of the most popular and effective allergy medications. For children, the drug is available in the form of a syrup. And adult allergy sufferers will appreciate that Claritin does not increase the effect of alcohol on the nervous system.
5. Tsetrin
240 rub
Generation: III
In fifth place in the ranking of the best allergy medications is Cetrin. It helps to cope with various symptoms with virtually no side effects, and with mild asthma relieves cramping. The active substance is cetirizine, which has a high ability to penetrate the skin. This makes it especially effective for skin manifestations of allergies. In addition, cetirizine is an effective third-generation agent, which means it has neither cardiotoxic nor sedative effects.
4. Zodak
200 rub
Generation: III
The zodak is also made on the basis of cetirizine (like Cetrin), but is produced in the Czech Republic.
3. Zirtek
320 rub
Generation: III
Means based on cetirizine manufactured in Belgium. One of the best allergy pills, a highly effective drug, acts quickly, facilitates the course and prevents the development of an allergic attack.
2. Eden
120 rub
Generation: III
The active substance of Eden is desloratadine, an antihistamine of the third group, a descendant of loratadine. Like all substances of this group, it practically does not cause drowsiness and does not affect the reaction rate. It helps with swelling of tissues, lacrimation, and skin itching. An effective means of Ukrainian production.
1. Erius
The average cost of Erius: 500 rubles.
Generation: III
In the first place in the ranking of the best medicines for allergies are two drugs at once - Erius tablets / syrup and Dexamethasone drops / injection.
Erius is the third generation's most effective antihistamine. The active substance of Erius is also desloratadine. The drug itself is manufactured by Bayer, USA, which is easy to guess by looking at the price. It acts quickly and almost immediately, effectively eliminating itching, rash, runny nose and redness on the skin - one of the most effective allergy pills at the moment.
1. Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone price: from 50 rubles per drop to 150 per set of ampoules.
Dexamethasone can be compared with heavy artillery among the most effective allergy medications. It is used in emergency cases when it is required to stop a very strong allergic attack or severe inflammation. Along with anti-allergic, it has anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive and anti-shock effects.
Remember that self-medication for allergies can lead to poor health. There are contraindications. An allergy specialist can prescribe a medicine for allergies.