{"product_id":"periactin-4-mg-30-tablets","title":"Periactin 4 mg 30 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Periactin and what is it for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriactin 4 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003eantihistamine medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e intended to treat and improve the symptoms of \u003cstrong\u003eallergic conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. It may also be indicated for the prevention of \u003cstrong\u003emigraine \u003c\/strong\u003eand other vascular headaches, as well as to stimulate \u003cstrong\u003eappetite\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a handy 30-tablet pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeriactin for allergies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormulated with \u003cstrong\u003ecyproheptadine\u003c\/strong\u003e, an active \u003cstrong\u003eantihistamine \u003c\/strong\u003eused to treat the symptoms of various allergic manifestations, it is recommended in the following cases:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergic rhinitis (whether seasonal or not).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergic conjunctivitis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcute or chronic urticaria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergic contact dermatitis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngioedema.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruritus or itching of allergic origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal allergic reactions such as those caused by insect bites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplementary treatment in case of anaphylactic reactions, once the acute symptoms have been controlled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeriactin for appetite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Periactin be used to whet the appetite?\u003c\/strong\u003e In addition to being an allergy medicine, \u003cstrong\u003ePeriactin\u003c\/strong\u003e is also used \u003cstrong\u003eas an appetite\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003estimulant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cyproheptadine, because of its central anti-serotonergic effect, helps to increase the feeling of hunger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriactin tablets \u003c\/strong\u003eare intended for use in adults and children from 2 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePeriactin dosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended \u003cstrong\u003edosage of Periactin\u003c\/strong\u003e varies according to the age of the patient and the type of treatment to be followed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdults over 18 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergic process: 1 tablet every 8 hours (3 times a day).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMigraine: 1 tablet at the onset of symptoms, which may be repeated after half an hour. Maintenance treatment may be started with 1 tablet every 6 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdolescents aged 14 to 18 years\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 tablet every 8 hours (3 times a day).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren 7 to 14 years\u003c\/strong\u003e: give 1 tablet every 8 hours (3 times a day).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren 2 to 6 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e: give 1\/2 tablet every 12 hours (2 times a day).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContraindications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use Periactin tablets\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn children under 2 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn patients with asthma, porphyria, hereditary lactose or galactose intolerance, Lapp's lactase insufficiency or glucose or galactose malabsorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore taking \u003cstrong\u003ePeriactin without prescription\u003c\/strong\u003e, please note the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaution while driving and operating machinery, as drowsiness may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring pregnancy and breast-feeding, it is necessary to take under medical decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSide effects of Periactin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all medicines, Periactin may cause side effects. In this case, the \u003cstrong\u003eside effects of cyproheptadine\u003c\/strong\u003e (the active substance in Periactin) may be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreased appetite, weight gain, nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting, diarrhoea, tachycardia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComposition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriactin 5 mg tablets\u003c\/strong\u003e contain 4 mg cyproheptadine hydrochloride as the active substance. The other excipients are: lactose and starch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePharmaceutical advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriactin \u003c\/strong\u003eshould be taken with food and not on an empty stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is advisable not to sunbathe for the duration of the treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe doctor should be notified of any chronic medical conditions the patient may have before starting treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the \u003cstrong\u003ePeriactin package leaflet\u003c\/strong\u003e inside the medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the price of Periactin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prices of non-prescription drugs are set by law. 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