Apectin 4mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms of inflammation as well as itching, swelling and rashes. It is also used to treat loss of appetite (need for food). It is an effective hunger stimulant.

Apectin 4mg Tablet can be taken with or without food and it is better to take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe.

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 or increase appetite 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.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.

Uses of Apectin Tablet

Benefits of Apectin Tablet

In Appetite stimulant

Apectin 4mg Tablet increases hunger by constantly increasing the energy requirements of an individual. It promotes the desire to eat and therefore, it is a safe and effective way of managing undernutrition or malnutrition. It helps to treat loss of appetite and improves the nutritional status.

In Allergic conditions

Apectin 4mg Tablet prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation and symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It lowers your immune system’s response to these conditions so you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

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Side effects of Apectin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Apectin

Increased appetite

How to use Apectin Tablet

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. Apectin 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Apectin Tablet works

Apectin 4mg 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.

Safety Advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Apectin 4mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Apectin 4mg 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Apectin 4mg 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 Apectin 4mg Tablet is used to lower the prolactin levels in the mother, it should be avoided as it might interfere with breastfeeding.

Driving

UNSAFE

Apectin 4mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Apectin 4mg Tablet may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Apectin 4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Apectin 4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Apectin 4mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Apectin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Apectin 4mg 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.

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Quick Tips

Take Apectin 4mg Tablet as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Apectin 4mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dibenzocycloheptenes Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Interaction with Drugs

Taking Apectin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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Patient Concerns

Allergic skin conditions in leg

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

kindly send the Pictures of affected area.

I have low appetite, I am allergic to wheat and sometimes coffee and milk can upset my gut, My appetite normalises when I take Paurush Jewan but when stop it I loose my appetite again

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Take chitrakadi vati 2 tablet twice before meal, aarogyavardhini vati 2 tablet twice after meal

Ive got tested for hiv after 4 months of possible exposure (not sure if partner was +ve and sex was with condom) and results were negative and its been 6 months till date after the possible exposure now i was suffering from blocked nose wnd difficulty in breathing so i went to a chest specialist and was given total ige" test and the report came +ve with very highly elevated ige levels about 2000 ku/l is there anything to worry and is there any relation between total ige levels and hiv im very stressed once again please help."

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

IgE levels indicate that the conditions is allergic

Depression and anxiety tried different medicine.now slight relief with stimulant

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

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FAQs

Q. Is cyproheptadine used to gain weight/for headaches?

No, cyproheptadine is used for treatment of allergies. Patient should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use

Q. Is cyproheptadine a narcotic/antihistamine/anticholinergic/steroid?

Cyproheptadine is antihistaminic drug which may have anticholinergic effects. It is not a narcotic/steroid

Q. Is cyproheptadine over the counter?

No, it is available with doctor's prescription only

Q. Is cyproheptadine safe?

It is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Can I take cyproheptadine with Benadryl/Tylenol/ibuprofen?

Yes, but Benadryl contains some amount of antihistaminic drug which may alter the effects of cyproheptadine. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does cyproheptadine get you high/make you gain weight/increase appetite/make you hungry?

Cyproheptadine causing these side effects is rare or uncommon. However, always consult your doctor if you experience such side effects

Q. Does cyproheptadine affect birth control?

No, it does not affect birth control. Patient should follow the advice of doctor before its use

Q. Does cyproheptadine have codeine/acetaminophen in it?

No, it does not contain codeine/acetaminophen in it.

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