Practin 4Mg Tablet

Practin 4Mg Tablet is primarily prescribed for the tretament of Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis and other allergic symptoms including urticaria. The dosage is based on your age, weight, medical condition, body size and response to treatment.

Practin 4Mg Tablet is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms caused by seasonal allergies, food or blood such as watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or itching eyes or nose. It works by blocking natural substances like serotonin and histamine that your body makes during an allergic reaction. It also treats mild, uncomplicated hives.

During treatment with this medicine, you may experience drowsiness, constipation, dizziness, blurred vision, or dry mouth, nose or throat as side effects. Some people may also experience serious side effects like mood changes, shaking, seizures, difficulty urinating and irregular heartbeat. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rarely seen.

This medicine is not prescribed for people who have an allergic reaction to it, women who are breast-feeding, a newborn baby or premature infant, an elderly person, those who have narrow-angle glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, a peptic ulcer or bladder, stomach, or bowel blockage.

If you are taking or have taken within the last 14 days a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, do not take this medicine. Keep your doctor informed about your medical conditions and other medications you are taking during this treatment.

Do not use in neonates, safety and efficacy have not been established in children <2 years of age; symptomatic prostate hypertrophy. Practin 4Mg Tablet are more likely to cause dizziness, excessive sedation, syncope, toxic confusion states, and hypotension in the elderly.

In case reports, Practin 4Mg Tablet has promoted weight gain in anorexic adults, though it has not been specifically studied in the elderly. All cases of weight loss or decreased appetite should be adequately assessed.

• Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

• Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

• Other Allergic Conditions

• Urticaria

• Hypersensitivity

• Narrow Angle Glaucoma

• Bladder Neck Obstruction

• Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors

• Drowsiness

• Fatigue

• Nausea

• Increased Appetite

• Abdominal Pain

• Arthralgia

• Pharyngitis

• Nervousness

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is not know, however it is best suggested that you consult your doctor before you start drinking.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This drug is not at all recommenced for expecting mothers, unless absolutely necessary.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for breast feeding mothers unless necessary, speak to your doctor for alternate medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  No, as this medication is know to induce fatigue and drowsiness it is not at all advisable to drive after consuming this drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  No, this drug does not affect the kidney.

• Does this affect liver function?

  No, this is not know to affect liver function.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for an average of 8-16 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of action of this medication is seen within 15 mins to an hour of administration of the dose.

• Is it habit forming?

  No, This drug shows no addictive properties.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Practin 4Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Lupactin 4Mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Abitol 4mg Tablet

  Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Practin Pearls 4Mg Soft Gelatin Capsule

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Add App 4Mg Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Pep On 4Mg Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Swilactin 4mg Tablet

  Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd

• Decyp P Tablet

  Alde Medi Impex Ltd

• C Dex 4Mg Tablet

  Omega Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Cyproson 4Mg Tablet

  Patson Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember do not double the dose to make up for the previous one.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, get to the nearest medical emegency room and seek professional help. Seek help immediately.

Practin 4Mg Tablet has many uses, the most important of which is its action as an antihistamine, anticholinergic and local anaesthetic. The mechanism of action for the drug remains uncertain at this point of time, even though some experiments have been performed on rats to determine the same.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol causes an additive CNS effects, thus must be avoided while taking this medicine.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Following lab test might get a false report:

  • Diagnostic antigen skin tests
  • Amylases (S) get increased
  • Fasting glucose (S) get decreased.

• Interaction with Medicine

  The following interactions should be avoided with the medication. The interaction with Propoxyphene, Sodium oxybate, Topiramate and Zonisamide are severe and not advisable. Ask your doctor if you need further help.

  Increased toxicity: MAO inhibitors may lead to hallucinations.

• Interaction with Disease

  • Do not use in neonates, safety and efficacy have not been established in children <2 years of age; symptomatic prostate hypertrophy; antihistamines are more likely to cause dizziness, excessive sedation, syncope, toxic confusion states, and hypotension in the elderly. In case reports, Practin 4Mg Tablet has promoted weight gain in anorexic adults, though it has not been specifically studied in the elderly. All cases of weight loss or decreased appetite should be adequately assessed.
  • Hypersensitivity to Practin 4Mg Tablet or any component; narrow-angle glaucoma, bladder neck obstruction, acute asthmatic attack, stenosing peptic ulcer, GI tract obstruction. Avoid use in premature and term newborns due to potential association with SIDS.

• Interaction with Food

  The interaction with food is not know, consult your doctor if you seek further advice.

• Ques : What is Practin 4mg tablet?

  Ans : Practin 4mg is a medication which has Cyproheptadine as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by obstructing the action of histamine. Practin is used to treat conditions such as Lack of appetite, Allergies, Inappetence, Watery eyes, Migraine and vascular headache, Allergic Sneezing, etc.

• Ques : What is the use of Practin 4mg tablet?

  Ans : Practin tablet is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods, Appetite changes, Loss of appetite, Dermatographism, Allergic reactions to blood or plasma, Cold Urticaria, Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like Lack of appetite, Allergies, Inappetence, Watery eyes, Migraine, and vascular headache, Allergic, Sneezing, etc. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Practin 4mg tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Practin 4mg tablet?

  Ans : Practin tablet is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Practin are as follows: Changes in appetite, Dryness of mouth, Fretfulness, Excessive perspiration, Rash Dizziness, Constipation, Itchy skin rash, Tinnitus, Tremor, Hypotension, Restlessness, Tightness of chest, Emesis, Edema, Unable to sleep, Urticaria, Irritability, Epigastric distress, Excess sweating, Liver problems, Nervousness, Confusion, Insomnia, Sleepiness, Vomiting, Vomit, Numbness and Excitation. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this tablet.

• Ques : Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?

  Ans : If you observe drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Practin tablet medication then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Doctors also recommend patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Check for these effects on your body when using this tablet. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : How long do I need to use practin 4mg tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 week to 3 months, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use practin 4mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use practin 4mg tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is common to be taken orally and the action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of practin 4mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store between 15 to 30c temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose of the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

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