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Mactuss 4mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Mactuss 4mg Tablet is an antiallergic medication used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It provides relief from allergic symptoms such runny nose, sneezing, itching, redness, swelling, and watery eyes.

Mactuss 4mg Tablet should be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.

Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. In some cases, it may also cause dryness of mouth. To prevent dry mouth, drink plenty of water and maintain good oral hygiene.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues or have asthma. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.

Benefits of Mactuss Tablet

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Mactuss 4mg Tablet is used to treat many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It helps treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.

This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

Side effects of Mactuss 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 Mactuss

  • Sleepiness

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

How Mactuss Tablet works

Mactuss 4mg Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Mactuss 4mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mactuss 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mactuss 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.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Mactuss 4mg Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
Mactuss 4mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mactuss 4mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mactuss 4mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Mactuss Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Mactuss 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Mactuss 4mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
  • Mactuss 4mg Tablet should not be used in children less than 12 years of age.
  • Patients with other underlying medical conditions must consult their doctor before taking Mactuss 4mg Tablet.
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine unless prescribed by a doctor.
  • Mactuss 4mg Tablet should not be taken by patients taking Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, etc.
  • Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Mactuss 4mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Pheniramines Drivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
First-Generation H1 Antihistamines

Interaction with drugs

Taking Mactuss with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.

Patient concerns

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Swelling on leg ,morning sickness
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This is usual in pregnancy.dp not worry.acaid spicy and oily food
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Address: FF-1, Devnand Complex, RC Technical Road, Chankyapuri, Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad - 380061, Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2025

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