Enpat 0.7% Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes.
Enpat 0.7% Tablet should be taken with or without food. The dose may vary depending on what you are taking it for. Take it as it has been prescribed by your 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.
It is generally a safe medicine with little or no side effects. However, it may cause dry mouth, weakness, or sleepiness in some people. Consult your doctor if you experience any of it that persists or gets worse. 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.
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 Enpat
Sleepiness
Weakness
Dryness in mouth
Stomach pain
Abnormal liver function tests
How to use Enpat 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. Enpat 0.7% Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Enpat Tablet works
Enpat 0.7% Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Enpat 0.7% Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Enpat 0.7% Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Enpat 0.7% Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Enpat 0.7% Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Enpat 0.7% Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Enpat 0.7% Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Enpat 0.7% Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Enpat 0.7% Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Enpat Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Enpat 0.7% 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Your doctor has prescribed Enpat 0.7% Tablet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Enpat 0.7% Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dibenzoxepine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines
Patient concerns
Allergic for cold weather and conditions and dust sneezing throat each ing eye each ing water in nose
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
I usually do allergy testing for this.And give immunotherapy which give permanent solution
Mostly u are suffering from allergic rhinitis. Either u have to take long term steroid nasal spray or permanent cure can be done with allergy skin prick testing and immunotherapy can be given
Can Enpat 0.7% Tablet be used in sneezing and running nose?
Enpat 0.7% Tablet can be used in a condition called allergic rhinitis which causes allergic inflammation of the nose. The medicine helps in controlling the symptoms like sneezing and running the nose. It can also be given in conditions associated with skin disorders like hives and itch.
How do we take Enpat 0.7% Tablet?
Take this medicine only when it is prescribed by your doctor and follow the instructions as directed. Usually, one tablet is prescribed to be taken twice daily in the morning and after dinner. The exact dosage and duration of the medicine are decided by the doctor.
Can Enpat 0.7% Tablet be taken for a long-term itching condition?
Yes, Enpat 0.7% Tablet can be taken in long-term itching conditions. Such type of condition is termed chronic urticaria. Before starting this medication you should get your itchy condition diagnosed. The doctor will then suggest the appropriate dose and duration of the medication.
Can Enpat 0.7% Tablet be taken in hay fever?
Yes, Enpat 0.7% Tablet can be used in the condition like hay fever caused by pollen grains also called pollinosis. However, if you have hay fever contact your doctor before starting this medication. Usually, in case of pollinosis, the medication should be taken for a full season of pollen to prevent recurrence of the condition.
Is Enpat 0.7% Tablet a steroid?
No, Enpat 0.7% Tablet is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. Enpat 0.7% Tablet is an anti-allergy medicine which helps to reduce allergic symptoms.
Is Enpat 0.7% Tablet effective?
Enpat 0.7% Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Enpat 0.7% Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Can Enpat 0.7% Tablet cause eye irritation?
Usually, Enpat 0.7% Tablet does not cause eye irritation. Infact, it helps in reducing the inflammation and irritation in the eye. However, in some cases, patients may experience eye irritation, abnormal eye sensation and eye discomfort.
Can a child use Enpat 0.7% Tablet?
Enpat 0.7% Tablet can be used in children above 3 years of age at the same dose as in adults. However, the safety of children under 3 years of age with Enpat 0.7% Tablet have not been established. Therefore, the use of Enpat 0.7% Tablet should be avoided in children of such age group.
Does Enpat 0.7% Tablet make you sleepy?
Usually, using Enpat 0.7% Tablet does not make you sleepy. However, in some cases there are chances that it may cause sleepiness. It is important to know that if other anti-allergic medications are taken orally along with this medication then they may make you sleepy. Avoid driving or performing work on heavy machinery work if you feel sleepy. Contact your doctor if the medicine makes you uneasy.
How long can you use Enpat 0.7% Tablet?
The Enpat 0.7% Tablet should be instilled in the affected eye(s) with one drop twice daily. The duration of treatment with Enpat 0.7% Tablet will depend upon the disease condition, its severity, and the response of the patient to the treatment. The medicine can be given for as long as four months if considered necessary. However, the exact duration is decided by your doctor.
Can Enpat 0.7% Tablet be used in sneezing and running nose?
Enpat 0.7% Tablet can be used in a condition called allergic rhinitis which causes allergic inflammation of the nose. The medicine helps in controlling the symptoms like sneezing and running the nose. It can also be given in conditions associated with skin disorders like hives and itch.
How do we take Enpat 0.7% Tablet?
Take this medicine only when it is prescribed by your doctor and follow the instructions as directed. Usually, one tablet is prescribed to be taken twice daily in the morning and after dinner. The exact dosage and duration of the medicine are decided by the doctor.
Can Enpat 0.7% Tablet be taken for a long-term itching condition?
Yes, Enpat 0.7% Tablet can be taken in long-term itching condition. Such type of condition is termed as chronic urticaria. Before starting this medication you should get your itchy condition diagnosed. The doctor will then suggest the appropriate dose and duration of the medication.
Can Enpat 0.7% Tablet be taken in hay fever?
Yes, Enpat 0.7% Tablet can be used in the condition like hay fever caused by pollen grains also called pollinosis. However, if you have hay fever contact your doctor before starting this medication. Usually, in case of pollinosis, the medication should be taken for full season of pollen to prevent recurrence of the condition.
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