Fenistil 0.1% Gel
Dimethindene maleate
1mg/g
Novartis Consumer Health SA
| Pack size | 30g Tube |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | SWITZERLAND |
| Agent | CITY MEDICAL STORE |
| Retail Price | 10.00 AED |
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Indications
Fenistil 0.1% Gel is used for:
Indicated as symptomatic treatment of allergic reactions: urticaria, allergies of the upper respiratory tract such as hey fever and perennial rhinitis, food and drug allergies; pruritus of various origins, except pruritus due to cholestasis; insect bites. Dimethindene is also indicated for pruritus in eruptive skin diseases such as chicken-pox. Dimethindene can also be used as an adjuvant in eczema and other pruriginous dermatoses of allergic origin.
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Mechanism of Action
Dimethindene is a selective histamine H1 antagonist and binds to the histamine H1 receptor. This blocks the action of endogenous histamine, which subsequently leads to temporary relief of the negative symptoms brought on by histamine.
Note
Fenistil 0.1% 1mg/g Gel manufactured by Novartis Consumer Health SA. Its generic name is Dimethindene maleate. Fenistil 0.1% is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Fenistil 0.1% Gel is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.