Bellastesin
Bellastezin: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Drug interactions
- 10. Analogs
- 11. Terms and conditions of storage
- 12. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 13. Reviews
- 14. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Bellasthesin
ATX code: A03ED
Active ingredient: benzocaine + belladonna leaves extract (benzocaine + belladonnae extract)
Manufacturer: ZAO Vifitech (Russia), OAO Tatkhimfarmpreparaty (Russia)
Description and photo update: 2019-14-08
Prices in pharmacies: from 54 rubles.
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Bellastezin is a combined drug with antispasmodic, local anesthetic and analgesic effects.
Release form and composition
Bellastezin is produced in the form of tablets (10 pcs. In contour packs, cell or cell-free; 10 pcs. In glass test tubes).
Content of active substances in 1 tablet:
- Belladonna extract - 15 mg;
- Benzocaine - 300 mg
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Belladonna extract (belladonna), which is part of the drug, includes alkaloids of the atropine group: scopolamine, apoatropine and hyoscyamine. These substances reduce the tone and motor activity of smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract and other organs, as well as suppress the secretion of exocrine glands: pancreas, gastric, salivary, bronchial, sweat glands.
Benzocaine is a potent analgesic and is an anesthesin, which causes an analgesic effect and elimination of unpleasant symptoms associated with damage to the mucous membranes of the stomach and / or esophagus.
Pharmacokinetics
Reliable studies of the pharmacokinetics of Bellastezin have not yet been conducted.
Indications for use
The effect of the drug is determined by the properties of its active ingredients. As a result of its use, the acidity of gastric juice and the tone of smooth muscle cells of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract are reduced.
According to the instructions, Bellastezin is prescribed for the treatment of the following diseases:
- Hyperacid gastritis;
- Gastric, bilious and intestinal colic.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the components included in the tablets;
- Closed-angle glaucoma;
- Hypertrophy of the prostate.
Clinical studies of the effectiveness and safety of taking the drug by children, as well as lactating and pregnant women have not been conducted, therefore Bellastezin can be prescribed to this category of patients only on the recommendation of a doctor.
Instructions for the use of Bellastezin: method and dosage
Bellastezin tablets are taken orally.
Single dose - 1 tablet, frequency of administration - 2-3 times a day.
The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor depending on the indications and the response to the therapy.
Side effects
When using the drug in the recommended doses, side effects develop only in isolated cases. Sometimes, when taking, you may experience:
- Drowsiness;
- Dry mouth;
- Tachycardia;
- Dizziness;
- Paresis of accommodation;
- Mydriasis;
- Allergic reactions.
An overdose of the drug is manifested by the occurrence of pronounced side effects. In such cases, you need to seek medical help, according to indications, hospitalization is possible.
Overdose
The most common symptoms of an overdose are drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, overexcitation, irritability, hallucinations, CNS depression, tremor, tachycardia. In this case, gastric lavage, the appointment of symptomatic therapy, the administration of anticholinesterase drugs and cholinomimetics are recommended.
special instructions
The use of Bellastezin should be avoided for people whose activities require increased visual acuity.
If atypical symptoms appear, it is recommended to see a doctor.
The interaction of Bellastezin with other drugs has not been studied, so you need to be careful when using it in combination therapy.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
Bellastezin tablets are not recommended for use when driving and performing work that requires an increased speed of physical and mental reactions.
Drug interactions
The drug suppresses the antibacterial activity of sulfonamides. Quinidine and amantadine enhance the action of Bellastezin.
With the simultaneous administration of the drug with drugs that depress the central nervous system, and opioid analgesics, dangerous inhibition of the activity of the central nervous system is possible. The combination of Bellastezin with furosemide increases the risk of orthostatic hypertension, with organic nitrates and haloperidol - it increases intraocular pressure, and with m-anticholinergics - leads to an increase in the anticholinergic effect. The combination of a drug with glucocorticosteroids for systemic use can provoke an increase in intraocular pressure and a decrease in the effect of corticosteroids.
The effectiveness of Bellastezin decreases when it is used simultaneously with attapulgite, reserpine, ascorbic acid, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, antacids, guanethidine.
When combining the drug with certain drugs, the following effects are sometimes observed:
- non-selective inhibitors of neuronal reuptake of monoamines: increased sedation;
- antihistamines: increased antihistamine effect;
- hormonal contraceptives: decrease in contraceptive action;
- blockers of β-adrenergic receptors: a decrease in their effectiveness;
- nizatidine, indapamide: enhancing their action;
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, metronidazole, griseofulvin, metoclopramide, digitoxin, ketoconazole, doxycycline: reduced effectiveness from their use;
- preparations containing potassium: increased risk of ulcers in the intestines.
Analogs
According to the mechanism of action, Bellastezin's analogs are: Besalol, Anuzol, Bekarbon, Bellavamen, Betiol, Zelenina drops, Otrivin.
Terms and conditions of storage
The drug is dispensed by prescription.
Store at temperatures up to 25 ° C.
The shelf life is 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Bellastesin
Reviews of Bellastesin are predominantly positive. Many patients use it as an emergency remedy for severe pain in the epigastric region or to eliminate gastrointestinal spasms. There have been reports of serious adverse reactions when taking Bellastezin, for example, a slower reaction rate and severe visual impairment.
Price for Bellastezin in pharmacies
The approximate price for Bellastezin in pharmacies is 73-99 rubles (the package contains 10 tablets).
Bellastezin: prices in online pharmacies
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Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
