Bellataminal is a good drug if used according to its indications. But some patients still look for analogues.
Some people need a product with the same, but stronger/weaker effects, others need something similar, but that can be bought without a prescription. Let's look at the main analogues of bellataminal.
special instructions
During treatment with Bellaspon, the consumption of alcoholic beverages is not recommended.
When taking Bellaspon, you should not engage in activities that require increased concentration, high speed of psychomotor reactions, or coordination of movements.
When prescribing the drug to persons with anemia, hyperthyroidism or the elderly, the potential risks and benefits of using the drug should be weighed.
After long-term use of Bellaspon (several months), the dosage of the drug should be gradually reduced, since it is addictive.
If there is a need to take the drug, breastfeeding women should stop breastfeeding.
Interaction with other drugs
Bellaspon significantly weakens or suppresses the effect of indirect anticoagulants, thymoleptics, glucocorticoids, oral contraceptives, cardiac glycosides, sex hormones, quinidine, doxycycline.
Bellaspon enhances the effect and toxicity of chloral hydrate, pethidine, methotrexate, cyclophosphamide, 6-mercaptopurine.
When administered simultaneously with sympathomimetics, the vasoconstrictor effect of ergotamine is enhanced. Parallel use of antirheumatic and cortisone-like drugs, salicylates increases the likelihood of damage to the gastric mucosa.
Bellaspon enhances the effect of substances that inhibit the central nervous system. But a weakening of their action may also be observed due to increased enzymatic activity.
Long-term use of the drug during anesthesia with fluorothane or enflurane may increase the risk of toxic effects on the liver.
Alcohol, hydantoin, valproic acid, urine acidifiers, oral antidiabetic drugs, MAO inhibitors enhance the effect of phenobarbital.
The effect of phenobarbital is reduced by antacids, cholestyramine, phenylbutazone, and drugs that alkalinize urine.
Overdose
According to reviews of Bellaspon, an overdose of the drug is manifested by a number of symptoms, including: diarrhea, nausea, thirst, vomiting, chills, unconsciousness, convulsions, cardiovascular disorders, peripheral vasoconstriction.
Chronic overdose may occur in patients with hypersensitivity. In case of chronic overdose, circulatory disorders, trophic disorders in the periphery, and sometimes gangrene of the fingers are observed. Blood pressure changes, arrhythmias, anginal pain, convulsions, and clouding of consciousness appear. An overdose can result in coma with severe suppression of cardiovascular activity, renal failure, hypotension, shock, and sometimes even death.
To treat an overdose, symptomatic therapy with preliminary gastric lavage is used.
In case of chronic intoxication, it is sufficient to stop taking Bellaspon.
In particularly severe cases, it is necessary to maintain adequate blood flow in the damaged areas in order to prevent the development of gangrene. Maintenance therapy should be aimed at maintaining normal activity of the cardiovascular system, kidneys, and maintaining electrolyte balance.
Contraindications
According to the instructions, Bellaspon is not prescribed for:
- porphyria;
- glaucoma;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
- severe disorders of the kidneys and liver;
- severe atherosclerosis;
- arterial hypertension;
- strong increase in body temperature;
- prostate hypertrophy;
- respiratory failure;
- drug or alcohol dependence;
- under 6 years of age, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Directions for use and dosage
Bellaspon dragee should be taken orally, 1 piece. three times a day. In severe cases, the daily dose may be increased to 6 tablets, i.e. 2 pcs. three times a day.
For children 6-15 years old, the drug is prescribed 1-2 tablets per day.
The duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician depending on the clinical picture and condition of the patient. With long-term use (more than 2 weeks), treatment should not be stopped abruptly; the dosage should be gradually reduced, because the drug is addictive.
Side effects
According to reviews, Bellaspon can cause side effects in the form of:
- mild mental disorders, decreased visual acuity, paresthesia;
- itching, urticaria, skin rashes;
- sensations of dry mouth, drowsiness, nausea, constipation, vomiting.
With prolonged use of the drug, drug dependence may occur.
Also, reviews of Bellaspon note isolated cases of loss of taste, appetite, trembling, edema, cyanosis, muscle weakness, clouding of consciousness in elderly patients.
