Top 10 Pharmaceutical Hangover Drugs

Bad morning feeling after a feast with alcoholic beverages in abundance is called a hangover. The human body is adapted to neutralize the decay products of ethyl alcohol at a rate of 50 ml per hour, but if you consume more during this period of time, the body will not have time to dispose of toxic compounds. The presence of acetaldehyde (a toxic substance formed due to the breakdown of ethanol) in the body of the sutra is the cause of bad health and unpleasant smell from the mouth. With a hangover, a person often experiences the following symptoms:

• Headache;
• Diarrhea;
• Tremor;
• Pressure jumps;
• Nausea and vomiting.

Of course, the best way to prevent the hangover syndrome will be to give up alcohol at doses higher than average, but if for some reason this is not possible, then it is important to prepare the body for a feast and take an anti-alcoholic in advance. Antipedimentary drugs can be divided into 2 types of directivity: preventing withdrawal states and treating hangover. Quality tools can combine these 2 properties. The main active ingredients of such products are:

• Aspirin;
• Succinic acid;
• Sorbennnta;
• Vitamins group B.

Since the demand for remedies for hangovers is very high, especially during holiday periods, they are presented in pharmacies in a wide range, but are all drugs effective and safe? Based on the opinions of specialists and ordinary people, we have compiled a ranking of the best pharmacy drugs for hangovers. The distribution of seats in the collection was influenced by such factors:

• Price;
• Composition;
• Efficiency;
• Availability;
• Reviews of specialists and patients.

Top 10 best drugs for a hangover

10 Antipohmelin

Antipohmelin, developed by the Institute of Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Health Research Institute of the Russian Federation, is a biologically active additive. BAA has a hepatoprotective effect. Due to the content of organic acids (succinic, ascorbic, glutamic), as well as glucose, the characteristic symptoms of a hangover are minimized, the acid-base and water balance is restored.

The drug is characterized by a slow process of destruction of alcohol, which causes a prolonged feeling of intoxication when taking even a small dose of alcohol-containing beverages. This allows you to reduce the amount drunk during the feast. In the treatment of signs of withdrawal take 1-4 tablets daily after a meal for 5 days; for prophylactic purposes, before drinking alcohol, 1 tablet and, additionally, during a feast, 1 tablet per 100 grams of strong alcohol.

9 Morning care

The drink of Morning Care, the South Korean pharmaceutical company "Dong-A", received world fame in the early 2000s. Russian pharmacists have begun active sales of this drug since 2015. Morning Care is positioned by manufacturers as a drink that helps reduce the symptoms of alcohol intoxication and withdrawal symptoms.The composition of the product includes a complex of natural plant substances: extracts from rice germs and soybean seeds, guarana powder, alder, honey grass, sea kelp, honey.

Drink taken before or after drinking alcohol in a volume of 100 ml, before shaking the bottle. It should be noted that the capacity of one bottle is equal to one dose of the drug, which, no doubt, will affect the consumer’s wallet. In the reviews, it is noted that most of the drug impresses with its non-standard form of release.

8 Otrezvin

The complex drug "Otrezvin" includes active substances that quickly relieve the symptoms of a hangover: butandia and glutamic acid, vitamin C, grape sugar and purine alkaloid. Auxiliary components are purified water, applesauce, a complex of extracts from the Schizandra of Chinese, lacquered tinder. The agent is taken after drinking alcohol, during and after meals, in a dosage of 1 sachet.

As a result of the intake, symptoms characteristic of withdrawal symptoms are eliminated: headache, irritating sensations in the epigastric region, dizziness, chills, thirst, dry mouth, unpleasant smell when talking and breathing. The drug has become a leader in reviews among anti-shampoo products. Despite the safe composition, “Otrezvin” has a number of contraindications associated with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

7 Limontar

The main components of Limontar are citric and succinic acids. These active acids improve energy metabolism, participate in the process of transporting oxygen to the blood, and minimize post-toxic disorders. This drug is not only an anti-inflammatory agent, it also has antihypoxic and antioxidant effects, activates the organs and tissues, normalizes metabolism, has a positive effect on cognitive and muscular activity.

The maximum dosage is 4 tablets per day. The tablet must be crushed, then diluted with a glass of warm water, put a little (at the tip of the knife) baking soda. To prevent alcohol poisoning, you need to take 1 pill 1 hour before drinking alcohol. In the reviews they write that the effect of taking the drug comes very quickly.

6 Alka-prim

"Alka-prim" effectively affects the body thanks to the traditional safe ingredients: acetylsalicylic acid, which has the best analgesic properties; sodium bicarbonate to help restore pH balance and eliminate the symptoms of exsiccosis; aminoacetic acid, which allows to improve metabolic processes in tissues. It should be noted that “Alka-prim” is used not only for alcohol withdrawal syndrome, but also for moderate and weakly expressed pains of the head, muscles, teeth, and also for menstrual pain, migraine, neuralgia, arthralgia.

The drug is produced in the form of tablets, which, upon contact with water, produce a strong hiss. The medicine is taken in the following dosage: 1-2 tablets must be dissolved in water; the effect of the drug begins half an hour after ingestion, and the maximum result is manifested in 1-4 hours depending on the condition of the person.

5 Glutargin Alcoklin

The action of the drug "Glutargin Alcoklin", Ukrainian pharmaceutical company "Health", is aimed at protecting liver cells and the nervous system from toxic substances secreted after drinking alcoholic beverages. Due to the composition of the drug, there is an accelerated processing of ethanol in the liver, toxic substances are removed. The reviews note the favorable price-quality ratio of the drug, confirming the effectiveness of Glutargin Alcoklin in withdrawal conditions.

It is realized in two forms: powder and tablets. Most often in the pharmacy counters found exactly the powder, packaged in 1 gram cardboard packs. The contents are dissolved in a glass of warm water and taken regardless of the meal. Do not forget that the tool is used for the prevention of intoxication. To do this, you need to drink 2 grams of the drug for 1-2 hours before the feast.

4 Alka-Seltzer

For many years, Alka-Seltzer, a German company Bayer, has been the most popular hangover medicine. The action of effervescent tablets is aimed primarily at combating headaches and heartburn. Reviews of doctors about the effectiveness of the means are extremely positive, because in the preparation there are such active substances as citric acid, aspirin and baking soda.

Aspirin is considered the best analgesic, reducing pain and swelling. Drinking soda is responsible for leveling the acid-base balance. Citric acid increases the bioavailability of the components of the drug and tones the body. In order to avoid morning hangover, Bayer advises to dissolve 2 tablets in 200 ml of water and drink 2 hours before bedtime. The course of medication is not more than three days. In severe alcohol intoxication, no more than 9 tablets per day are allowed.

3 MEDICAL

Due to the content of sodium formate, glucose and other active ingredients, the anti-pothoid means of Ukrainian production has a detoxification property, thereby neutralizing toxic decomposition products of alcohol. The drug speeds up the metabolic processes restores the activity of the central nervous system. Also, doctors recognize the drug as one of the best in the treatment of alcohol addiction in the hospital.

Reception means is very convenient, as it is produced in separate bags. According to the instructions, Medihronal should be taken in the morning after eating, dissolving two sachets of powder (28.5 g) in 100-150 ml of water at room temperature; for the prevention of severe alcohol intoxication - 30 minutes before the feast. In the reviews they write that Medihronal rather quickly reduces the symptoms of acute alcohol intoxication. But there is also a minus: the remedy is often absent in pharmacies.

2 Enterosgel

Enterosgel is today a unique remedy for hangovers. The tool refers to enterosorbents, i.e. binds toxic substances in the intestinal tract by adsorption. This tool is a molecular sponge of a hydrophobic nature, which is characterized by neutralizing properties of toxic substances. It is important that the drug does not wash out the vitamins and trace elements.

This gel is used for all age categories in cases of poisoning of various origins and in allergic reactions to certain foods and medicines. The manufacturer recommends taking Enterosgel 1-2 hours before or after a meal, having previously mixed 1-1.5 tablespoons of the gel in 3-4.5 tablespoons of warm water. In the case of severe alcohol poisoning during the first three days, the dosage can be increased by 2 times.

1 ZOREX

The drug "Zorex" has a detoxification and hepatoprotective effect. The unitol contained in the preparation triggers the mechanism for the elimination of alcohol from the body through the urine, preventing morning hangover discomfort. It is necessary to note the convenience of taking Zorex.A package of two capsules should be divided into 2 doses: the first capsule is drunk in the morning after yesterday's feast, half an hour before meals, the second - during the day. In severe hangover syndrome, the dosage is increased to 1 gram 3 times a day.

In the reviews they write that the product prevents alcohol poisoning better than others after drinking low-quality alcoholic beverages, as well as when mixing different types of alcohol. Very popular and has a wide distribution in the pharmacy chains. The drug can cause allergies, so it is recommended to read the list of contraindications in the accompanying instructions.

Popular vote - who is the best producer of hangover remedies?
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ZOREX

Enterosgel

MEDICAL

Alka-Seltzer

Glutargin Alcoklin

Alka-prim

Limontar

Otrezvin

Morning care

Antipohmelin

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