Fenistil® Drops

WHAT ARE FENISTIL DROPS AND WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR?
Fenistil drops contain dimetindene maleate. They belong to a group of medicines called antihistamines.

They are used to relieve the symptoms of allergies such as skin rash, itching, hay fever or other forms of allergic rhinitis.

Fenistil drops inhibit the effect of histamine. Histamine is a substance that the body releases during an allergic reaction.

It relieves itching and irritation caused by the rash, reduces swelling, and alleviates the symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as runny nose, sneezing, nasal itching, and itchy, watery eyes.

Area of application:

For the symptomatic relief of:

• histamine-induced itching
• chickenpox-associated itching in young children
• allergic rhinitis in patients over 6 years of age
• urticaria (hives)
• insect bites

HOW TO TAKE FENISTIL DROPS?
Always take Fenistil drops exactly as described in this leaflet or exactly as agreed with your doctor or pharmacist.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The recommended dose is:
Adults and adolescents from 12 years of age take 20 - 40 drops 3 times a day.

For patients prone to drowsiness, it is recommended to take 40 drops before bedtime and 20 drops in the morning.

Children aged 1 to 11 years
The recommended daily dose is 2 drops per kg body weight, divided into 3 individual doses.

Body weight (BW) multiplied by 2, then divided by 3, equals the number of drops to be taken 3 times daily (2xBW/3).

Example:
A child weighing 15 kg should take 10 drops 3 times daily.

Elderly people (65 years and older)
The usual adult dose should be taken. Instructions for use:

To start dripping, hold the bottle vertically downwards with the dropper.

If dripping is difficult, tap the bottom of the bottle several times with your finger.

For patients prone to drowsiness, it is recommended to take 40 drops before bedtime and 20 drops in the morning.

The drops are taken undiluted (e.g., with a teaspoon). Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of Fenistil drops is too strong or too weak.

If you have taken more Fenistil drops than you should.

In case of an overdose, please inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately so that they can decide on the severity and, if necessary, further measures.

Composition:
What Fenistil drops contain:

The active ingredient is dimetindene maleate. 1 ml solution (approx. 20 drops) contains 1 mg dimetindene maleate.

The other ingredients are:
Purified water; disodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate; citric acid monohydrate; benzoic acid; sodium edetate; saccharin sodium; propylene glycol.