Gel containing an antihistamine with a cooling effect

Fenistil Gel is used to relieve itchy irritated skin such as red rashes, hives, insect bites, sunburn and also helps with minor superficial burns. Fenistil gel contains an active substance that belongs to the group of drugs known as antihistamines and also has a cooling effect.

Fenistil gel quickly penetrates the skin, does not contain alcohol, perfumes or dyes and is suitable for use by children and adults.

How does it work?

Fenistil gel relieves skin itching by blocking the effect of histamine, which is released in the body upon contact with an allergen and causes the development of an allergic reaction. As the active ingredient of the gel easily penetrates the skin, there is rapid relief of skin irritation and itching. Applied locally, Fenistil gel also has a local anesthetic effect (reduces the perception of pain).

Advantages

• Quickly relieves itching and skin irritation
• Effectively soothes itching and irritated skin of various origins
• The gel form has a cooling effect
• For children and adults
• Non-greasy, non-sticky
• Penetrates quickly into the skin
• It does not contain alcohol, perfumes or dyes

It is used for itchy reactions associated with:

• By an insect bite
• An itchy, red rash
• Nettle
• Light superficial burns
• By sunburn

How does it work?

Fenistil dimethinden maleate is an antihistamine that has been used for more than 50 years.

When used topically, the active substance dimethidine maleate is quickly absorbed into the skin.

It blocks the effect of histamine, which the body releases during an allergic reaction.

It prevents the binding of histamine to tissue receptors.

Helps relieve itching and irritation.

Dosage

• Apply the gel to the affected area 2-4 times a day. When applying, do not press on the skin or scratch it.
• For infants and young children, do not apply the product to large areas of skin, especially damaged or inflamed skin.
• If symptoms do not subside within a week, or if your child's symptoms do not improve within two days, see a doctor.
• Do not expose the treated skin to sunlight if you apply the medicine to large areas of skin.
• Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Composition

The active substance is dimethindene maleate. 1 gram of gel contains 1 mg of dimetinden maleate. Other components (excipients) are benzalkonium chloride, sodium edetate, carbomer, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide and purified water.

See also the other products of the Fenistil brand, which you can find in the categories Dermatology, Rashes and itching and Medicines. 63 customers rated the product and 100% would recommend it. Fenistil gel, for insect bites and skin itching 50 g is registered in the ŠUKL database under the code 22897. If you are not sure about choosing this product, take inspiration from the Skin rashes and itching category.