Actin Tablet
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Product introduction
Actin Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms of inflammation as well as itching, swelling and rashes. It is also used to treat loss of appetite (need for food). It is an effective hunger stimulant.
Actin Tablet can be taken with or without food and it is better to take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe.
This medicine may cause some amount of dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that needs attention. Consult your doctor if it persists or worries you. It may cause a headache in some cases. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.
Uses of Actin Tablet
Benefits of Actin Tablet
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
Actin Tablet prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation and symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It lowers your immune system’s response to these conditions so you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
In Appetite stimulant
Actin Tablet increases hunger by constantly increasing the energy requirements of an individual. It promotes the desire to eat and therefore, it is a safe and effective way of managing undernutrition or malnutrition. It helps to treat loss of appetite and improves the nutritional status.
Side effects of Actin 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 Actin
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Impaired coordination
- Sleepiness
How to use Actin 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. Actin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Actin Tablet works
Actin Tablet is an antihistamine medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions. Due to constant increased energy intake and stimulation of growth hormone secretion, it stimulates the appetite too.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Actin Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Actin Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Actin Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Actin Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Actin Tablet may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Actin Tablet may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Actin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Actin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Actin Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Actin Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Actin 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.
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Quick tips
- Take Actin Tablet as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Actin Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dibenzocycloheptenes Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class
H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Actin Tablet for?
Appetite stim*
91%
Others
6%
Allergic cond*
3%
*Appetite stimulant, Allergic conditions
How much was the improvement?
Poor
38%
Average
36%
Excellent
26%
What were the side-effects while using Actin Tablet?
Sleepiness
83%
No Side Effec*
17%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Actin Tablet?
With or witho*
58%
With food
33%
Empty stomach
8%
*With or without food
Please rate Actin Tablet on price
Not Expensive
53%
Average
30%
Expensive
17%
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