WHAT IS APETAMIN?

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APETAMIN contains Cyproheptadine which belongs to antiserotonergic agent

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WHAT APETAMIN IS USED FOR?

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It is used to treat:

nPerennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis
nVasomotor rhinitis
nAllergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods
nAngioedema
nAmelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma
nCold urticaria
nDermatographism
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WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS:

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TALK TO DOCTOR

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Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

nAre allergic (hypersensitive) to Cyproheptadine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
nHave a history of bronchial asthma
nHave intraocular pressure
nHave hyperthyroidism
nHave cardiovascular disease
nHave hypertension
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PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

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If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

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CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

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APETAMIN is recommended in children. Consult your doctor before giving this medicine to your child

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INTERACTIONS:

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Tell your doctor if you are taking:

nMAO inhibitors
nHypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, antianxiety agents
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DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

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Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
nShake well before useIf you take more APETAMIN

nIf you take more of this medicine, tell your doctor or go to nearest hospital
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nIf you forget to take APETAMIN
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nIf you forget to take a dose, take it after food as soon as you remember, but if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue as usual
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nDo not use a double dose to make up for a missed dose
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nIf you stop taking APETAMIN
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nDo not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so
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SIDE EFFECTS OF APETAMIN 200ML:

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SERIOUS

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• Allergic reaction marked by rash, hives, itching, red, swollen, blistered, wheezing, tightness in the chest or throat, trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking, unusual hoarseness, or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat
n• Worsening of liver problems
n• Fast heart beats
n• Trouble passing urine
n• Change in balance
n• Hallucinations
n• Mood changes
n• Seizures (fits)
n• Fever or chills
n• Not able to sleep
n• Any unexplained bruising or bleeding
n• A burning, numbness or tingling feeling
n• Change in eyesight
n• Ringing in ears
n• Sweating a lot

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COMMON

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• Head ache
n• Hard stools
n• Loose stools
n• Upset stomach or throwing up
n• Belly pain
n• Dry mouth
n• Dry nose
n• Stuffy nose
n• Feeling nervous and excitable
n• Restlessness
n• Shakiness
n• Feeling tired or weak
n• Weight gain

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STORAGE:

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Keep this medicine out of reach of children
nStore at a room temperature of 15-25°C