Fenistil gel 0.1% tube 30 g

Active ingredient: dimethindene maleate.

Composition

• 1 g of gel contains 1 mg of dimethindene maleate;
• Excipients: benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, carbomer 974P, sodium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water.

Release form

Gel.

Dimethindene maleate – a derivative of phenindene, is a histamine antagonist at the level of H1 receptors. It has antiallergic and antipruritic effects. Due to the active substance of the drug – dimethindene maleate – when applied to the skin, it reduces itching and irritation that accompany skin allergic reactions. The drug also has a local anesthetic property.

When applied topically, Fenistil gel, thanks to its specially developed base, quickly penetrates the skin, its action begins within a few minutes. The maximum effect is achieved after 1-4 hours. The systemic bioavailability of the active substance is 10%.

Itching of the skin with various skin rashes, hives, insect bites, solar erythema and superficial burns.

The gel is applied to the affected areas of the skin 2-4 times a day. In cases of severe itching with widespread skin lesions, it is recommended to use oral forms of the drug simultaneously with topical application of the gel.

Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.

Sometimes there may be a temporary feeling of dryness or inflammation of the skin. In isolated cases – allergic skin reactions.

In case of severe itching or damage to large areas of skin, Fenistil gel can be used only after consulting a doctor. During treatment with the drug, prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation on the affected areas of the skin should be avoided.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

The use of the drug during pregnancy does not have a teratogenic or any other effect on the development of the embryo/fetus. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, Fenistil gel should not be used on large areas of skin, especially on damaged and inflamed skin.

Breastfeeding women should not apply the gel to the nipples of the mammary glands.

Children

In infants and young children, the drug should not be applied to large areas of skin, especially if they are damaged or inflamed.

Drivers

No effect.

Unknown.

There have been no reports of overdose with the drug.

If a large amount of Fenistil gel is accidentally ingested, some symptoms characteristic of an overdose of H1 _{-antihistamines} for systemic use may occur: CNS depression, drowsiness (mainly in adults), CNS stimulation, anticholinergic effects (especially in children), accompanied by agitation, ataxia, hallucinations, tonic-clonic seizures, mydriasis, dry mouth, facial flushing, urination disorders, increased body temperature, and arterial hypotension is also possible.

Treatment is symptomatic.

In a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.