Hunger Xtra 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.

Hunger Xtra 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 Hunger Tablet

Benefits of Hunger Tablet

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Hunger Xtra 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

Hunger Xtra 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.

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Side effects of Hunger 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 Hunger

Dizziness
Headache
Impaired coordination
Sleepiness

How to use Hunger 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. Hunger Xtra Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Hunger Tablet works

Hunger Xtra 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

Hunger Xtra Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Hunger Xtra Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Hunger Xtra Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Hunger Xtra Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Hunger Xtra Tablet may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Hunger Xtra Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hunger Xtra Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Hunger Xtra Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Hunger Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Hunger Xtra 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 Hunger Xtra 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 Hunger Xtra Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dibenzocycloheptenes Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Action Class

H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)

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