Peritol 4mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Peritol 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.
Peritol 4mg Tablet is used in the treatment of allergic disorders.
Peritol 4mg Tablet is used in the treatment of allergic disorders.
Uses of Peritol Tablet
Benefits of Peritol Tablet
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
Peritol 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.
In Appetite stimulant
Peritol 4mg 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 Peritol 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 Peritol
- Dizziness
- Headache
How to use Peritol 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. Peritol 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Peritol Tablet works
Peritol 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
Peritol 4mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Peritol 4mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Peritol 4mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Unless Peritol 4mg Tablet is used to lower the prolactin levels in the mother, it should be avoided as it might interfere with breastfeeding.
Unless Peritol 4mg Tablet is used to lower the prolactin levels in the mother, it should be avoided as it might interfere with breastfeeding.
Driving
UNSAFE
Peritol 4mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Peritol 4mg Tablet may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Peritol 4mg Tablet may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Peritol 4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Peritol 4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Peritol 4mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Take Peritol 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 Peritol 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
H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Peritol 4mg Tablet
Once A Day
59%
Twice A Day
33%
Alternate Day
4%
Thrice A Day
4%
What are you using Peritol Tablet for?
Appetite stim*
91%
Others
6%
Allergic diso*
3%
*Appetite stimulant, Allergic disorders
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
50%
Poor
25%
Average
25%
What were the side-effects while using Peritol 4mg Tablet?
Dryness in mo*
33%
Drowsiness
33%
Nervousness
17%
No Side Effec*
17%
*Dryness in mouth, No Side Effect
How do you take Peritol Tablet?
With or witho*
67%
Empty stomach
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Peritol 4mg Tablet on price
Average
100%
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 342-43.
Marketer details
Name: Themis Medicare Ltd
Address: 11/12, Udyog Nagar, S. V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai- 400104.
Country of origin: India
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