- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Apr 27, 2023
Ciplactin 4mg Tab
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Product Overview
Composition: Cyproheptadine (4mg)
CIPLACTIN TABLET contains cyproheptadine, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antihistamines. It is used in the treatment 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.
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.
Uses
- Treatment of Allergic conditions
- Appetite stimulant
Side Effect
Common side effects:
- Dizziness, drowsiness
- Confusion, agitation
- Urinary retention
- Tachycardia
- Facial flushing
- Hyperpyrexia (high temperature)
- Dry mucous membrane
- Dilated pupil
- Constipation
- Seizures
- Athetosis (involuntary movement of limbs)
- Hallucination, delirium
- Weight gain
- Loss of appetite
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ciplactin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How It works
Ciplactin Tablet is an antihistamine medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions. Due to constant increased energy intake and stimulation of growth hormone secretion, it stimulates the appetite too.
What if you forget to take?
If you miss a dose of Ciplactin Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Safety Advice for Ciplactin 4mg Tab
Alcohol
Ciplactin Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
Ciplactin Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breastfeeding
Ciplactin Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Unless Ciplactin Tablet is used to lower the prolactin levels in the mother, it should be avoided as it might interfere with breastfeeding.
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