PRACTIN 4MG TABLET

PRACTIN 4MG TABLET contains cyproheptadine, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antihistamines. It is used in the management of allergic conditions such as seasonal and perineal rhinitis, hay fever, skin rashes, and allergic conjunctivitis.

Perennial rhinitis refers to specific allergens that cause an allergic reaction year-round, such as pet hair or dander, food allergies, or medicines. Whereas, seasonal allergies typically occur with weather changes or environmental changes such as pollen, insects, moisture, dryness, fungi, mold, etc.

PRACTIN 4MG TABLET is not recommended for debilitated patients above 65 years of age with renal, hepatic, or cardiac conditions. PRACTIN 4MG TABLET must be used in pregnant women only if recommended by your doctor. It is not recommended for use in breastfeeding mothers.

The medicine should be used with caution in adolescents and children (above 7 years of age) only. Consult your doctor before taking it. The most common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, and high fever. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.

USES

Manages allergic conditions in children (above 7 years of age) and adults, such as:

• seasonal (occurring during a specific season) and perennial rhinitis (occurring year-round)
• vasomotor rhinitis (reoccurring inflammation of the mucous membrane in the nose)
• allergic conjunctivitis (eye inflammation caused by allergy)
• urticaria (hives) and angioedema (swelling beneath the skin)
• amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma (allergic severe reactions after blood or plasma transfusions)
• cold urticaria (skin reaction to cold)
• dermatographia (a condition causing raised red lines after a scratch)
• It is also used as adjuvant therapy for serious allergic reactions

HOW PRACTIN 4MG TABLET WORKS

PRACTIN 4MG TABLET manages allergic reactions by binding with certain receptors and blocking them from binding with histamine in the body. Histamine is a mediator found in our body that is responsible for causing allergic symptoms (such as inflammation, itching and irritation etc.) as a response to allergic conditions. Thereby, providing us relief from the allergic condition.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take PRACTIN 4MG TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be taken independent of meals. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew PRACTIN 4MG TABLET. Your doctor will decide the correct dose, frequency and duration of the management for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.

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