App UP 4mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient Cyproheptadine (4mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassDibenzocycloheptenes Derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassVITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action ClassH1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)
User Rating4.8
User Reviews321
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FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take App UP Tablet?
If you miss a dose of App UP 4mg, 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.
Answer

App UP 4mg Tablet Reviews

App UP 4mg 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.

App UP 4mg 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.

How App UP 4mg Tablet Works

App UP 4mg 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.

How to Use App UP 4mg 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. App UP 4mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of App UP 4mg Tablet

  • In Treatment of Allergic conditions: App UP 4mg 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: App UP 4mg 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.

Uses of App UP 4mg Tablet

  • Appetite stimulant
  • Treatment of Allergic conditions

App UP 4mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of App UP 4mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of App UP 4mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
App UP 4mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.App UP 4mg may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
App UP 4mg may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Kidney  CAUTION
App UP 4mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of App UP 4mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of App UP 4mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
  • Take App UP 4mg as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the App UP 4mg, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

References

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