Tablets "Anestezin" - one of the very first synthetic medicines, which was used as a local anesthetic. For the first time, the drug was synthesized back in 1890, and since the end of the 90s, it began to be actively used in medical practice. Thanks to a successful 100-year history of development, the medicine is still widely used as an independent remedy and as part of various drug courses. In the article, we will consider the composition and indications of tablets, as well as their effect on the body.
Form and composition
The main active ingredient of Anestezin is benzocaine (300 mg per tablet). The Latin name for the remedy is Anaesthesinum. An anesthetic is produced in the form of tablets of 10 pieces in a blister.
Indications
According to the instructions, tablets"Anestezin" is prescribed by doctors to reduce the pain syndrome that occurs with severe spasms and with all kinds of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (esophagitis, gastralgia, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum), with increased sensitivity of the esophagus. Also, the drug will be useful for pain relief of wounds and ulcerative skin surface, with urticaria and other unpleasant skin diseases that are accompanied by severe itching. Only in some cases, the drug is prescribed to pregnant women, only if women have persistent vomiting.
According to reviews, "Anestezin" can be prescribed by doctors when performing all kinds of diagnostic manipulations on the mucous membranes, for example, during gastroscopy, various gynecological procedures, rectoscopy, otoscopy, ureteroscopy.
Using the drug
Tablets "Anestezin" practically do not dissolve in water. The tablet form of the drug is taken orally at 300 mg 3-4 times a day. In some cases, a single dosage may be prescribed, which is 500 mg. However, it is worth remembering that the maximum daily allowance should not exceed 1,500 mg. For the purpose of pain relief, children under one year old should be given no more than 20-40 mg.
For children 2-5 years old, the recommended dose should be no more than 50-100 mg. According to the standard prescription "Anestezin" in tablets for older children (from 6 to 12 years old) is prescribed in a dosage of not more than 120-250 mg. Of course,dosage, frequency of administration and duration of drug therapy is determined only on an individual basis by the attending physician.
Operation principle
The action of the main component of the tablets is fast. This substance allows you to reduce the ability of membranes to absorb sodium ions, displace calcium, and also block the occurrence of nerve impulses and their further conduction. With oral administration of the drug, its absorption is negligible. As for the carcinogenicity of the active ingredient, such clinical studies have not yet been conducted. Also, its effect on fertility has not been studied. If "Anestezin" is combined with cholinesterase inhibitors, then the metabolism will be somewhat slowed down. This fact is important to consider when taking the mentioned drugs at the same time.
Contraindications
"Anestezin" is contraindicated only for those patients who have a strong allergic reaction to the drug, namely to its constituent components. Allergy can manifest itself in the form of itchy sensations and small rashes on the skin. It is important to be careful when using the drug in children under two years of age and in breastfeeding women.
Side effects
In most cases, Anestezin tablets do not cause allergies. But doctors have recorded cases of contact dermatitis or itching if the patient violates the dosage, for example, uses the drug for a long period of time withoutbreak. All negative reactions gradually disappear after stopping the medication.
Many reviews of patients who underwent treatment with Anestezin tablets indicate that in most cases this drug is well tolerated. At observance of the dosages selected by the doctor, side effects do not appear. An overdose is possible only if you take the pills in too large doses. Her symptoms manifest as:
- dizziness;
- shortness of breath;
- cyanosis.
Additional information
The analogues of "Anestezin" in tablets are medicines: "Benzocaine", "Anesti", "Retokain", "Paratesin", "Anestalgin", "Egoform", "Norkain".
In addition to the tablet form, you can find Anestezin, which is also available in the form of an ointment for external use (5% and 10%). The ointment can be used under the following conditions:
- toothache;
- severe pain in the gums;
- with otitis, which is accompanied by itching of the skin;
- pain in ear canal;
- inflammatory skeletal muscle disease;
- nettle rash;
- prianal skin lesions;
- diseases of superficial veins.
Special Instructions
To date, insufficient information has been collected in laboratory studies onthe effect of the main component on the reproductive ability of a woman, as well as on the fetus. Therefore, the use of Anestezin during pregnancy is possible only when the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the child. Care must be taken when using tablets during lactation, as it has not been established whether benzocaine passes into breast milk.
The drug is not prescribed unless absolutely necessary for children under two years of age. The action of the painkiller is significantly enhanced by non-narcotic analgesics and cholinesterase inhibitors.
When "Anestezin" is combined with sulfonamides, antibacterial activity decreases.
It is important to abstain from alcohol during the period of drug therapy.
Terms and conditions of storage
"Anestezin" in tablet form can retain all its medicinal properties for five years from the date of manufacture. It is necessary to store the drug in its original packaging out of direct sunlight and at an ambient temperature not higher than +25 °C. The price of Anestezin tablets ranges from 25 to 55 rubles.
