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Practin Pearls 4mg Strip Of 10 Softgel Capsules

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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

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Contains	Cyproheptadine(4.0 Mg)
Uses	Allergic rhinitis, Cold urticaria
Side effects	Drowsiness, Nausea, Low blood pressure, Headache, Muscle weakness.
Therapy	ANTI-ALLERGIC

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Precautions and Warnings

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

Can I use the Practin capsule during pregnancy?

Practin capsules are not recommended during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I use the Practin capsule while breastfeeding?

Practin capsules are not recommended while breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have Practin capsule?

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

Can I consume alcohol after taking Practin Capsule?

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 hista...

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 a...

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

Dr. Shubham Pandey

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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

23/02/2025

Manufacturer Details

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