Practin Pearls 4mg Strip Of 10 Softgel Capsules
By DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD
10 Softgel Capsule(s) in Strip
MRP ₹37.15*
Inclusive of all taxes
7 days return policyRead More
All the Products are packed and stored Safely
Practin 4 MG Description
Practin capsule consists of 4mg of cyproheptadine, which belongs to an antihistamine class of medicine. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as rashes, coughs, watery eyes, sneezing,
runny or clogged noses, etc. It is also used to treat allergic skin reactions like hives caused due to cold temperatures and for blood transfusion-related life-threatening allergic reactions after it has been brought under control.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹37.15 |
You Save | |
Contains | Cyproheptadine(4.0 Mg) |
Uses | Allergic rhinitis, Cold urticaria |
Side effects | Drowsiness, Nausea, Low blood pressure, Headache, Muscle weakness. |
Therapy | ANTI-ALLERGIC |
Check more medicines with composition as Cyproheptadine(4.0 Mg)
Uses of Practin 4 MG
- Allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial)
- Cold urticaria
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Allergic skin conditions like urticaria, angioedema or dermatographism
- Allergic reactions after receiving blood or plasma
Contraindications of Practin 4 MG
- Allergy to any ingredients of Practin capsules
- Newborn or premature infants
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy
- Angle-closure glaucoma
- Gastric outlet obstruction (stenosis) due to peptic ulcer
- Bladder neck obstruction
- Prostatic hypertrophy
- Pyloroduodenal obstruction
- Weak elderly patients
Side effects of Practin 4 MG
- Drowsiness and dizziness
- Nausea
- Low blood pressure
- Headache
- Muscle weakness
- Increased appetite or weight gain
Precautions and Warnings of Practin 4 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I use the Practin capsule during pregnancy?
A:
Practin capsules are not recommended during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I use the Practin capsule while breastfeeding?
A:
Practin capsules are not recommended while breastfeeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have Practin capsule?
A:
Some of the side effects of Practin capsule, like dizziness or headache, may impair your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery. Therefore, please observe how the medication affects you before driving or operating heavy machinery.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol after taking Practin Capsule?
A:
Please talk to your doctor before starting the Practin capsule if you have a habit of drinking alcohol. Consuming alcohol with Practin capsules may worsen side effects like headaches and drowsiness.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have a history of asthma
- You have raised eye pressure
- You have an overactive thyroid gland
- You have or have had ulcers
- You have heart problems
- You have high blood pressure
- You have difficulty urinating due to enlargement of the prostate gland
Mode of Action of Practin 4 MG
How Does It Work?
Cyproheptadine in the Practin capsules prevents the release of histamine, which causes allergic symptoms such as itchiness, runny nose, and skin rash. The medicine binds to the receptor sites of histamines in the white blood cells and prevents their release. Cyproheptadine is also an anti-serotonin medication that reduces serotonin levels in the body....
Directions for Use of Practin 4 MG
Practin capsules should be taken by mouth. Usually, it can be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew the Practin capsule. Please take this medicine with or without food simultaneously as advised by your doctor....
Interactions of Practin 4 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- MAO inhibitors may extend and intensify the effect of cyproheptadine
- Administration of cyproheptadine with CNS depressants like hypnotics, sedatives, tranquillisers, antianxiety agents may increase the effect of cyproheptadine
Storage and disposal of Practin 4 MG
- Store this medicine below 25°C in a dry place
- Keep out of reach of children
- Discard the medication past the expiry date following safe disposal protocol
Dosage of Practin 4 MG
Overdose
Please go to the emergency department closest to you in case of overdose. Please carry the product packaging to provide the doctor treating you with the necessary details.
Missed a Dose
Please take the missed dose as soon as you realise it. But if you remember about the missed dose near the time of the second dose, take the next dose only. Avoid doubling your dose.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Practin capsule be recommended to children and adolescents?
A: Yes, Practin capsule can be administered beyond the age of 2 years. Your paediatrician will adjust the dose as necessary.
Q: Can Practin capsule be recommended to elderly patients?
A: Practin capsules should not be given to elderly without a doctor's prescription. The doctor will decide if a patient is fit to take the medication after carefully learning the history and assessing their present health.
Q: Will Practin capsules cause low blood pressure in elderly?
A: Yes, Practin capsules may lower the blood pressure in elderly. Hence, the elderly patients (over the age of 65) taking Practin capsules should be monitored closely.
Product Details
Brand
PRACTIN
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
21/02/2025
Manufacturer Details
Health Articles
Disclaimer
The information provided herein is supplied to the best of our abilities to make it accurate and reliable as it is published after a review by a team of professionals. This information is solely intended to provide a general overview on the product and must be used for informational purposes only. You should not use the information provided herein to diagnose, prevent, or cure a health problem. Nothing contained on this page is intended to create a doctor-patient relationship, replace or be a substitute for a registered medical practitioner's medical treatment/advice or consultation. The absence of any information or warning to any medicine shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance. We highly recommend that you consult your registered medical practitioner for all queries or doubts related to your medical condition. You hereby agree that you shall not make any health or medical-related decision based in whole or in part on anything contained in the Site. Please click here for detailed T&C.
Please add item(s) to proceed
Top-Tests we cover:
Top-Selling Healthcare Products:
Top-Selling Medicines:
Top-Searched Medicines:
Azee|