Ciplactin Tablet is used as a appetite stimulant. It is manufactured by Cipla Ltd. You can only purchase this medicine by the help of doctor’s prescription. If you go to pharmacy and ask for this tablet they will deny. You can purchase this medicine by only valid prescription and you can also buy this through online websites. Packing of this tablet is such that it contains 15 tablets in a single strip.
Active Ingredient:
- Cyproheptadine (4 mg)
Mechanism Of Action:
It works by the blocking of histamine. It blocks the chemicals who is responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching and others reactions.
Uses:
1) As a appetite stimulant
2) Rhinitis
3) Dermatographism
4) Allergic reactions
5) Cold urticaria
6) Loss of appetite
7) Conjunctivitis due to Allergy
8) Migraine
9) Headache
10) Anorexia
11) Pruritus
Ciplactin Tablet May also be used for other purposes.
Using of this medicine may cause side effects. It may cause some allergic reactions inside the body. So let’s discuss about them.
Side Effects:
1) Sleepiness
2) Rashes
3) Constipation
4) Mouth dryness
5) Skin rash
6) Tremor
7) Dizziness
8) Confusion
9) Difficulty in urination
10) Vertigo
11) Vomiting
12) Nausea
13) Fatigue
14) Headache
It may also cause other side effects that are not listed here.
Precautions:
1) Avoid drinking alcohol while using this tablet.
2) If you are pregnant then please consult to your doctor before use.
3) Do not take this tablet if you are going to drive.
4) Do not take it without doctor’s prescription.
5) If you are allergic to Cyproheptadine please do not take this.
6) Do not take this if you are on breastfeeding.
7) If you are taking other anti-histamines.
8) Concentration may diminish.
9) If you are taking other supplements.
Drug Interactions:
If you are using other drugs at the same time, the effects of this tablet may change. It may increase the risk of side effects.
1) Antibiotics
2) Atropine
3) Aminoglycosides
4) Sedatives
5) Opioid Analgesic
6) Antidepressants
7) Neuroleptics
8) Alcohol
9) Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
10) Barbiturates
When not to take Ciplactin Tablet:
If you are hypersensitive towards Ciplactin it may cause contraindication. Beside this It should not be used under the following conditions:
1) Bladder neck obstruction
2) Angle closure glaucoma
3) Same as Cyproheptadine chemical structure
4) Newborn babies
5) Nursing mother
6) Elderly patients
7) Stenosing peptic ulcers
Frequently Asked Questions:
1) Is Ciplactin safe during pregnancy?
Please consult to your doctor in this case.
2) Is this tablet safe during breastfeeding?
No.
3) Can this tablet used for allergic rhinitis?
Yes.
4) At what frequency do I need to take this tablet?
Once in a day.
5) Can I Take Ciplactin Tablet empety stomach?
It should be taken after food.
6) Is it safe to drive while using this tablet?
It is not safe. It may cause sedation.
7) Is this tablet habit forming?
No. If yo are taking fixed dose then you are safe.
Overdose of Ciplactin Tablet:
Do not take more than prescribed dose. This may cause poisonings or serious side effects. Do not give this medicine to other people.
Missing A Dose:
Take your missed dose as soon as you remember it. And if it is close to next dose then skip the missed dose and continue your schedule dosing.
