Practin 4mg Tablet- 10
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Manufactured By Wockhardt Ltd
Composition Cyproheptadine (4mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Description:
Practin 4mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms of inflammation as well as itching, swelling and rashes. It is also used to treat loss of appetite (need for food). It is an effective hunger stimulant.
Practin 4mg Tablet can be taken with or without food and it is better to take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe.
This medicine may cause some amount of dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that needs attention. Consult your doctor if it persists or worries you. It may cause a headache in some cases. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.
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Practin 4mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
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A: No, cyproheptadine is used for treatment of allergies. Patient should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use
Q: Is cyproheptadine a narcotic/antihistamine/anticholinergic/steroid?
A: Cyproheptadine is antihistaminic drug which may have anticholinergic effects. It is not a narcotic/steroid
Q: Is cyproheptadine over the counter?
A: No, it is available with doctor's prescription only
Q: Is cyproheptadine safe?
A: It is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor
Q: Can I take cyproheptadine with Benadryl/Tylenol/ibuprofen?
A: Yes, but Benadryl contains some amount of antihistaminic drug which may alter the effects of cyproheptadine. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required
Q: Does cyproheptadine get you high/make you gain weight/increase appetite/make you hungry?
A: Cyproheptadine causing these side effects is rare or uncommon. However, always consult your doctor if you experience such side effects
Q: Does cyproheptadine affect birth control?
A: No, it does not affect birth control. Patient should follow the advice of doctor before its use
Q: Does cyproheptadine have codeine/acetaminophen in it?
A: No, it does not contain codeine/acetaminophen in it.
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