WHAT IS HEPTIDIN 4MG?

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HEPTIDIN 4MG contains Cyproheptadine which belongs to antiserotonergic agent

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WHAT HEPTIDIN 4MG 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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HEPTIDIN 4MG 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
nHEPTIDIN 4MG should be swallowed whole with a drink of water
nDo not cut, crush or chew this medicine
nThe total daily dose for adults should not exceed 0.5 mg/kg/day

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The therapeutic range is 4 to 20 mg a day, with most patients requiring 12 to 16 mg a day

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If you take more HEPTIDIN 4MG

nIf you take more, contact your doctor
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nIf you forgot to take HEPTIDIN 4MG
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nIf you forget to take a dose, skip the missed dose. Take the next dose as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
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nIf you stop taking HEPTIDIN 4MG
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nDo not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor has told you to
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STORAGE:

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Protect from excess heat and light
nKeep this medicine out of reach of children
nStore at room temperature (15-25°C)
nDo not use this medicine after the expiry date