Best Allergy Medicines in 2024

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 products, 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 drugs are available against allergies and which ones are more effective.

How does allergy manifest?

Although the allergy symptoms are not painful, they are very uncomfortable in most cases. A person has watery eyes, he constantly sneezes, mucus flows from his nose all the time, red spots and rashes appear on the body and face, itching and inflammation develops. Some particularly sensitive people experience 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 will die without proper help.

Therefore, it becomes especially important to know about the types and characteristics of drugs that can help stop an allergy attack. In order not to harm themselves, each person needs to familiarize themselves in more detail with the anti-allergic drugs available on the market and choose the most suitable one for themselves.

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. Indeed, sometimes only such drugs are able to help the victim and relieve him of an allergy attack.

Most often, antihistamines are prescribed to treat the manifestations of allergies in children and adults. In addition, the appointment may indicate corticosteroids, which are tablets or injections with hormones. Also, drugs that stabilize the mast cell membrane are 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 effect of the irritant. To resolve this issue, prescribe drugs with an antihistamine effect. Such medicines 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 some circumstances, only they are able to provide real help to the patient. Such medicines 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 sets in. The drugs significantly reduce concentration. They enhance the effects of alcoholic beverages and certain medications.

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

Suprastin

This drug is considered the best first generation antihistamine. The patient can feel its effect in full within a quarter of an hour after administration. 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 administration of the drug must be controlled by a doctor.

Suprastin is allowed to be given to children after they reach one month of age. Do not give this drug to nursing or pregnant women. The medication has side effects, so older people are prescribed to take it with caution. Suprastin has a negative effect on the reaction rate, so drivers cannot 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 domestic drug is marketed in the form of syrup, injections and tablets. Its effect can be felt half an hour after ingestion. At the same time, the effectiveness remains for 12 hours. The drug manifests itself against allergic skin reactions. It can be used to treat angioedema, pollen reactions, or during flowering. For children, a syrup is provided that can be given from the age of 1 year, if the doctor permits.

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

• low price of the drug;
• gives a good effect;
• long-term effect 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 removes allergic reactions to many substances. It can be used to prevent rhinitis. Allergies after taking such pills disappear in a quarter of an hour. In this case, the duration of the effect is up to two days.

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

• suitable for patients of different ages;
• low cost;
• fast and long-lasting effect from admission;
• suitable for the prevention of illness.

• cannot be used as the main drug 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 sleeping pill. Diphenhydramine is used as an ingredient in the famous "lethal blend".The drug has a quick, but not long-term, anti-allergic effect. It can be used against skin reactions, Quincke's edema. It is useful for treating allergies to the sun or pollen.

For children, Diphenhydramine can be given from one year of age. There is a ban on use by pregnant and lactating women, as well as, if necessary, a quick reaction.

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

• lethargy or agitation;
• heart rate changes and anemia develops;
• there are contraindications.

The average price of the drug is 30 rubles.

Second generation allergy medications

Compared to previous generation medicines, these medicines 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 antiallergic injections are not available commercially. Most often they are in tablet form, in the form of drops, syrup. This form allows them to be used to treat children. Some preparations are available in the form of an emulsion or gel. The disadvantage of second-generation anti-allergic drugs is that they seriously affect the heart function. 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 allergic reactions 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 acuity of attention and reaction, does not provoke drowsiness. Therefore, it can be taken without fear by people 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.

• there is no depression of the central nervous system, does not reduce the speed of reactions;
• begins to act quickly and retains the effect for a long time;
• quickly relieves skin allergy symptoms, 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 old. To eliminate skin reactions, a gel and an emulsion are produced, which are applied externally. They treat insect bites, sunburn, and allergic urticaria.

The agent has a slight hypnotic effect and reduces the severity of reactions. It cannot be used by nursing mothers at the beginning of pregnancy. Drivers and other people need to take this drug especially carefully if their work requires a strong concentration of attention.

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

• slightly inhibits 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 consequences of Quincke's edema, relieves of conjunctivitis, rhinitis, provoked by an allergy to bloom.

The drug has several side effects. It provokes drowsiness, lethargy, a person's performance 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 are restricted from admission. Contraindications are pregnancy, lactation, driving.

• long-term effect from single use;
• 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 manufactured in Italy. The effect after administration occurs after 1 hour and lasts up to 72 hours. Zyrtec is used to muffle the signs of allergies for a single use. Also used to cure the chronic form of the disease. It perfectly eliminates various dermatitis, relieves urticaria and other skin reactions, soothes allergies to cold or pollen.

This drug took the last place in the ranking, since it negatively affects the kidneys and excretory system. Therefore, it is taken under the supervision of a physician if there is renal failure and other kidney problems. In this case, the standard dosage is reduced. Pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding do not need to take this medication at all. Due to its potential to induce drowsiness, the drug is not prescribed to professional drivers.

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

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

Cetrin

The action of this drug begins half an hour after use and lasts up to 24 hours. Citrine removes various allergies caused by pets, plants, dust and other allergens. At the same time, it effectively acts not only to eliminate 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. Contraindications are pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• acts quickly and retains a long-lasting effect;
• treats the cause of different types of allergies;
• eliminates the manifestations of the disease;
• is produced in different forms.

• there are contraindications.

The average price of the drug is 240 rubles.

Erius

This drug is marketed in the United States. 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 a syrup. From 12 years old it is allowed to take pills. Side effects from taking this drug are very rare. Sometimes there is an irregular heartbeat or a digestive reaction, 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;
• side effects are rare.

• there are contraindications;
• high price.

The average cost of this drug is 640 rubles.

Allegra

Previously, this drug was marketed in the United States under the brand name Telfast. 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 in comparison with drugs of similar action is the numerous side effects. The drug negatively 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 even in children under 12 years of age. Allegra reduces concentration. Therefore, it is not assigned to drivers.

• effectively eliminates the manifestations of seasonal rhinitis;
• works 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.

P / p No.	Drug name	What generation does it belong to	Advantages	disadvantages
1	Suprastin	The 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	The 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	The first	suitable for patients of different ages; low cost; fast and long-lasting effect from admission; suitable for disease prevention	not effective as the main drug if you need to work intensively; there are contraindications and side effects
4	Diphenhydramine	The first	low price; the effect comes very quickly; effectively works in conjunction with other drugs	lethargy or agitation; heart rate changes and anemia develops; there are contraindications
5	Claritin	Second	there is no depression of the central nervous system, does not reduce the speed of reactions; begins to act quickly and retains the effect for a long time; quickly relieves skin allergy symptoms, 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 type of allergy	slightly inhibits the central nervous system; you can not drink alcohol and some medicines; high price; has contraindications
7	Kestin	Second	long-term effect from single use; 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 long-term action; treats all forms of allergies; suitable for the treatment of a chronic form of the disease; allowed to give to children from the age of 6 months; does not depress the central nervous system	has many contraindications; negatively affects the kidneys; high price
9	Cetrin	Third	acts quickly and retains a long-lasting effect; treats the cause of different types of allergies; eliminates the manifestations of the disease; produced in different forms	there are contraindications
10	Erius	Third	treats different types of allergies; suitable for children from the age of 1 year; rarely have 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 find 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 growing. The quality of medicines is also improving. Therefore, you can find a suitable remedy for any manifestation of allergies.