Best Allergy Medicines in 2022

According to statistics, allergies are among the most common diseases. Now people of different ages meet with its manifestations, and this happens all year round, and not only during the flowering period of plants. Food, medicines, household chemicals, pollen of some plants, animal hair and many other substances are capable of provoking a negative reaction of the body. Therefore, it is important to know what anti-allergy drugs exist and which ones are more effective.

How does allergy manifest itself?

Although the symptoms of allergies do not cause pain, they are in most cases very uncomfortable.A person has watery eyes, he constantly sneezes, mucus flows from the nose all the time, red spots and rashes appear on the body and face, itching occurs and inflammation develops. Some especially sensitive people endure this condition very hard. In a particularly difficult case, Quincke's edema occurs and a state of anaphylactic shock develops. In this case, a person without proper help will face death.

Therefore, it becomes especially important to know about the varieties and characteristics of drugs that can help stop an allergy attack. In order not to harm yourself, each person needs to become more familiar with the anti-allergic agents available for sale and choose the most suitable one for himself.

Types of medicines for allergies

To get rid of the signs of allergies, modern medicine offers medicines of three generations. At the same time, drugs belonging to the latest generation have much fewer side effects, act quickly and for a long time, even if the dosage was very small. But at the same time, the use of drugs from the first generation does not stop. After all, sometimes only such drugs can help the victim and save him from an allergy attack.

Most often, antihistamines are prescribed to treat allergy manifestations in children and adults. In addition to them, corticosteroids, which are tablets or injections with hormones, may be indicated in the appointment. Mast cell membrane stabilizing drugs are also often used.

First generation anti-allergy drugs

To eliminate the manifestations of allergies, they usually act from two positions: they eliminate the source of the negative reaction of the body and stop the synthesis of histamine, which the body synthesizes very actively to reduce the effects of the irritant. To resolve this issue, prescribe drugs with an antihistamine effect. Such drugs eliminate irritation, reduce inflammation in the nasopharynx and on the mucous membrane of the eyes, reduce rashes and eliminate puffiness.

First-generation drugs are usually prescribed very rarely. But under certain circumstances, only they are able to provide real help to the patient. Such drugs have a very negative effect on the general condition of the body and have many disadvantages.

Almost all of them suppress the central nervous system, cause drowsiness and have a sedative effect. The therapeutic effect of them is short-lived. They have a negative effect on muscle tone. If the medicine is taken for a long time, psychomotor agitation occurs. Drugs significantly reduce concentration. They enhance the effects of alcohol and certain medications.

With prolonged use, addiction to the drug develops. Then the effectiveness of the active component decreases and it needs to be replaced. The only advantage of the drug is its low cost.

Suprastin

This drug is considered the best first-generation antihistamine. The patient can fully feel its effect within a quarter of an hour after taking it. In this case, a single dose is enough to eliminate the signs of an allergic reaction for 6 hours. The drug is produced in Hungary in ampoules or tablets. But I use injections only in an emergency, when a person needs to be helped immediately.In this case, the introduction of the drug must be controlled by a doctor.

Suprastin is allowed to be given to children after they reach the age of one month. This medicine should not be given to nursing or pregnant women. The drug has side effects, so older people are prescribed to take it with caution. Suprastin negatively affects the reaction rate, so drivers should not take it.

• acceptable price;
• very effective remedy.

• provokes drowsiness and reduces the reaction rate;
• has contraindications;
• it is forbidden to give to newborns, during pregnancy, lactation, driving a car.

The average price of a drug is 220 rubles.

Tavegil

This drug of domestic production goes on sale in the form of syrup, injections and tablets. Its effect can be felt half an hour after ingestion. At the same time, the effectiveness is maintained for 12 hours. The drug manifests itself against allergic skin reactions. It can be used to treat Quincke's edema, pollen reactions, or during flowering plants. For children, syrup is provided, which can be given from the age of 1 year, if the doctor allows.

The drug is less than Suprastin, causes drowsiness. But at the same time, people should not take it if a quick reaction is important for their activities.

• low price of the drug;
• gives a good effect;
• long-term action of 1 tablet.

• rarely provokes an allergic reaction;
• There are contraindications and restrictions.

The average price of a drug is 170 rubles.

Diazolin

This drug is also produced in Russia. It effectively eliminates allergic manifestations to many substances.It can be used as a remedy for preventing rhinitis. Manifestations of allergies after taking such pills disappear after a quarter of an hour. The duration of the effect is up to two days.

The drug strongly affects the functioning of the nervous system. Therefore, it is prescribed with all precautions. The medicine is prohibited for pregnant, lactating women. It should not be given to a child under 3 years old, as it provokes the excitability of the nervous system.

• suitable for patients of all ages;
• low cost;
• fast and long-term effect of the reception;
• good for disease prevention.

• as the main drug can not be used if you need to work intensively;
• There are contraindications and side effects.

The average price of a drug is 85 rubles.

Diphenhydramine

This drug appeared the very first among the drugs for allergies. It is also good as a sleep aid. Diphenhydramine is used as an ingredient in the famous "lethal mix". The drug has a quick, but not long, anti-allergic effect. It can be used against skin reactions, angioedema. It is useful for treating allergies to the sun or pollen.

For children, Diphenhydramine can be given from the age of one. There is a ban on the use of pregnant and lactating women, as well as in case of need for a quick response.

• low price;
• the effect comes very quickly;
• works effectively in conjunction with other drugs.

• inhibition of reactions or excitation;
• heart rate changes and anemia develops;
• there are contraindications.

The average price of the drug is 30 rubles.

Second generation allergy drugs

Compared with the drugs of the previous generation, these drugs have a clear advantage. They do not inhibit the reaction of the nervous system and do not provoke drowsiness. The effect of their use is felt immediately and lasts 2-3 days. These anti-allergic drugs in the form of injections are not commercially available. Most often they are in tablet form, in the form of drops, syrup. This form allows them to be used to treat children. Some drugs are available in the form of an emulsion or gel. The disadvantage of second-generation antiallergic drugs is a serious impact on the function of the heart. Therefore, in case of heart disease, these drugs are not prescribed or are recommended to be taken only under the supervision of a doctor.

Claritin

This drug is the leader in its category. Its effectiveness is felt 30 minutes after consumption and lasts for 24 hours. It effectively eliminates an allergic reaction to flowering plants, skin reactions to animal hair, insect bites or unsuitable foods. Claritin has very few side effects and almost no contraindications. The drug does not affect the sharpness of attention and reaction, does not provoke drowsiness. Therefore, it can be safely taken by people who are driving a car.

The disadvantage of this drug is the ability to affect the work of the heart. It provokes tachycardia, but does not disturb the heart rhythm. Contraindications are pregnancy and breastfeeding. Children are allowed to give Claritin from the age of two.

• no CNS depression, does not reduce the speed of reactions;
• begins to act quickly and retains the effect for a long time;
• quickly relieves skin symptoms of allergies, neutralizes allergic cough.

• affects the work of the heart and kidneys;
• high price.

The average price of the drug is 270 rubles.

Fenistil

After using this drug, allergy symptoms disappear for 48 hours. The drug differs from other drugs in that it is sold in different forms, so it can be given to children from 1 month. To eliminate skin reactions, a gel and emulsion are produced, which are applied externally. They treat insect bites, sunburn, allergic urticaria.

The drug has a slight hypnotic effect and reduces the severity of reactions. It should not be used by nursing mothers and at the beginning of pregnancy. Especially caution should be taken by drivers and other people if their work requires a strong concentration of attention.

• quickly begins to act, stops the production of histamines;
• effectively eliminates any kind of allergies.

• slightly depresses the central nervous system;
• you can not drink alcohol and some medicines;
• high price;
• has contraindications.

The average cost of the drug is 490 rubles.

Kestin

This drug is manufactured in Spain. The result of its reception begins to be felt in an hour, but the effect is felt for two days. Moreover, if you take the medicine in a row for 5 days, its effectiveness after cancellation remains for another 3 days. Kestin helps to eliminate the effects of Quincke's edema, relieves conjunctivitis, rhinitis, provoked by an allergy to flowering.

The drug has several side effects. It provokes drowsiness, lethargy, a person's working capacity decreases. It has a significant effect on the work of the heart. Therefore, it cannot be used to treat children under 12 years of age. Children under 15 years of age are restricted.Contraindication is pregnancy, lactation, driving a car.

• long-term effect from a single application;
• after prolonged use and subsequent withdrawal, the effectiveness persists for another 3 days.

• many side effects;
• many contraindications.

The average cost of a drug is 210 rubles.

Zyrtec

The drug is made in Italy. The action after taking occurs after 1 hour and lasts up to 72 hours. Zyrtec is used to muffle the signs of allergy for a single use. Also used to cure the chronic form of the disease. It perfectly eliminates various dermatitis, relieves hives and other skin reactions, and soothes allergies to cold or pollen.

This drug took the last place in the ranking, because it negatively affects the kidneys and excretory system. Therefore, it is taken under the supervision of a doctor if there is kidney failure and other kidney problems. In this case, the standard dosage is reduced. Pregnant and breastfeeding women do not need to take this medicine at all. Due to the ability to cause drowsiness, the drug is not prescribed to professional drivers.

• a single dose is sufficient for a long-term effect;
• treats all forms of allergies;
• suitable for the treatment of the chronic form of the disease;
• allowed to give to children from the age of 6 months;
• does not depress the CNS.

• has many contraindications;
• negatively affects the kidneys;
• high price.

The average cost of the drug is 320 rubles.

List of third generation allergy medications

The action of drugs in this group occurs at the cellular level, while the central nervous system is not affected. They have minimal effect on the work of the heart. The advantage of these drugs is that they provoke a minimum number of side effects and are not addictive. These medications do not cause sedation. Third-generation drugs successfully treat allergies. Therefore, their cost is much higher than that of drugs of previous generations.

Tsetrin

The action of this drug begins half an hour after consumption and lasts up to 24 hours. Citrine removes various manifestations of allergies provoked by pets, plants, dust and other allergens. At the same time, it effectively acts not only on eliminating the symptoms, but also treats the cause of the disease.

In the form of syrup, Citrine can be given to children from the age of two. At an older age, from 6 years old, it is allowed to take pills. Contraindication is pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• acts quickly and maintains a lasting effect;
• treats the cause of different types of allergies;
• eliminates the manifestations of the disease;
• produced in different types.

• there are contraindications.

The average price of the drug is 240 rubles.

Erius

This drug is manufactured in the USA. It is prescribed to eliminate the manifestations of allergies caused by various reasons. The medicine can be given to children from one year of age in the form of syrup. From the age of 12 it is allowed to take pills. Side effects from taking this drug are very rare. Sometimes there is a violation of the heart rhythm or reactions from the digestive system, drowsiness and headache. In children, there is an additional increase in temperature.

• treats different types of allergies;
• suitable for children from the age of 1 year;
• there are rarely side effects.

• there are contraindications;
• high price.

The average cost of this drug is 640 rubles.

Allegra

Previously, this drug was produced in the United States under the brand name Telffast. It is used to treat seasonal rhinitis, which is caused by the flowering of certain plants. It is also used to treat allergic urticaria. The drug effectively eliminates the symptoms of the disease. Its action begins in 60 minutes and lasts up to 24 hours.

The disadvantage compared to drugs of similar action are numerous side effects. The drug adversely affects the functioning of the kidneys and heart. Therefore, in old age and in the presence of heart disease, this drug is allowed to be used only under the supervision and on the recommendation of a doctor. It is not allowed to take it in children under 12 years of age. Allegra reduces concentration. Therefore, it is not assigned to drivers.

• effectively eliminates the manifestations of seasonal rhinitis;
• acts quickly and for a long time.

• negatively affects the heart and kidneys;
• reduces the speed of reactions;
• has many side effects;
• high price.

The average price of the drug is 530 rubles.

No. p / p	Name of the drug	What generation does it belong to	Advantages	Flaws
1	Suprastin	First	acceptable price; very effective remedy	provokes drowsiness and reduces the reaction rate; has contraindications; it is forbidden to give to newborns, during pregnancy, lactation, driving a car
2	Tavegil	First	low price of the drug; gives a good effect; long-acting 1 tablet	rarely provokes an allergic reaction; there are contraindications and restrictions
3	Diazolin	First	suitable for patients of all ages; low cost; fast and long-term effect of the reception; good for disease prevention	as the main drug is not effective if you need to work intensively; there are contraindications and side effects
4	Diphenhydramine	First	low price; the effect comes very quickly; works effectively in conjunction with other drugs	inhibition of reactions or excitation; heart rate changes and anemia develops; there are contraindications
5	Claritin	Second	no CNS depression, does not reduce the speed of reactions; begins to act quickly and retains the effect for a long time; quickly relieves skin symptoms of allergies, neutralizes allergic cough	affects the work of the heart and kidneys; high price
6	Fenistil	Second	quickly begins to act, stops the production of histamines; effectively eliminates any kind of allergy	slightly depresses the central nervous system; you can not drink alcohol and some medicines; high price; has contraindications
7	Kestin	Second	long-term effect from a single application; after prolonged use and subsequent withdrawal, the effectiveness remains for another 3 days	many side effects; many contraindications
8	Zyrtec	Second	a single dose is sufficient for a long-term effect; treats all forms of allergies; suitable for the treatment of the chronic form of the disease; allowed to give to children from the age of 6 months; does not depress the CNS	has many contraindications; negatively affects the kidneys; high price
9	Tsetrin	Third	acts quickly and maintains a lasting effect; treats the cause of different types of allergies; eliminates the manifestations of the disease; available in different types	there are contraindications
10	Erius	Third	treats different types of allergies; suitable for children from the age of 1 year; rarely side effects	there are contraindications; high price
11	Allegra	Third	effectively eliminates the manifestations of seasonal rhinitis; fast and long acting	negatively affects the heart and kidneys; reduces the speed of reactions; has many side effects; high price

It is impossible to choose a universal drug against all allergy symptoms. Therefore, the drug is prescribed for each patient individually, taking into account the characteristics of his body. But the range of antiallergic drugs is constantly increasing. The quality of medicines is also improving. Therefore, you can find a suitable remedy for any manifestation of allergies.