Hito-En 4mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Hito-En 4mg 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.
Hito-En 4mg 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 Hito-En Tablet
Benefits of Hito-En Tablet
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
Hito-En 4mg 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.
Side effects of Hito-En 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 Hito-En
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Impaired coordination
- Sleepiness
How to use Hito-En 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. Hito-En 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Hito-En Tablet works
Hito-En 4mg 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
Hito-En 4mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hito-En 4mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hito-En 4mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Hito-En 4mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Hito-En 4mg Tablet may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Hito-En 4mg Tablet may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Hito-En 4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hito-En 4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Hito-En 4mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Hito-En Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Hito-En 4mg 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 Hito-En 4mg 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 Hito-En 4mg 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
First-Generation H1 Antihistamines
Interaction with drugs
Taking Hito-En with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Cyproheptadine may reduce the efficacy of Vilazodone.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Cyproheptadine may reduce the efficacy of Sertraline.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Cyproheptadine may reduce the efficacy of Escitalopram Oxalate.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations
Concurrent use may increase the risk of intestinal obstruction.
watch out for symptoms such as dry mouth, increased heart rate, urination difficulties, constipation, loss of appet
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepiness.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Thalidomide side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness
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