Fenistil, Gel, Antihistamine, Reduce Allergy - 30 Gm

Product Name

• Fenistil, Gel, Antihistamine, Reduce Allergy - 30 Gm

Scientific Name

• Dimetindene Gel

Category Of Fenistil Gel

• Antihistamine gel

Mechanism Of Action Of Dimetindene

• Dimetindene is a potent histamine H1-receptor antagonist.
• It works by competing with histamine for H1-receptor sites on effector cells.

Therapeutic Indications Of Fenistil Gel

• Dimetindene is used to treat symptoms of allergy as well as itching associated with skin reactions, hives, and insect bites.

Method Of Administration Of Fenistil Gel

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
• Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Apply 3-4 times/day on the required site.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Fenistil Gel

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Reduce Allergy

• Stay hydrated: Drink lots of water to thin mucus.
• Inhale steam: Take a hot shower, or boil water and pour it into a bowl, face the bowl (stay at least 1 foot away), place a towel over the back of your head to form a tent, and inhale.
• Use a humidifier, for example, Vicks Air Humidifier, to loosen mucus
• Avoid inhaled irritants such as dust, perfumes, or pollutants. Wear face mask to reduce the exposure to the allergen
• Sometimes smoke irritates your airways and causes inflammation that turns into bronchitis. Stopping smoking will help you to get rid of your cough.
• Lozenges like Strepsils soothes an irritated throat

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Fenistil Gel

• Before you use this medicine talk to your doctor or pharmacist:

1. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine.
2. In children less than 1 month.

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Storage Conditions Of Fenistil Gel

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate the container
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Dimetindene

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Dimetindene
• Visit DrugBank at Information About Dimetindene