Longifene Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Mankind Pharma Ltd
Active Ingredient	Buclizine (25mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Piperazine Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class	H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	756

FAQ

Can Longifene be used as an appetite stimulant?

No, the Indian government has banned the use of Longifene as an appetite stimulant [Gazette notification S.O. 6161(E)]. There are no studies available to show its rational use for increasing hunger. Longifene is used for relieving various symptoms of allergy and motion sickness.

Can I feel sleepy after using Longifene?

Yes, Longifene can make you feel sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities till you know how this medicine affects you.

What if you forget to take Longifene?

If you miss a dose of Longifene, 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.

Longifene Tablet Reviews

Longifene is a prescription medicine used to treat various allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis and urticaria. It is also used for prevention and treatment of nausea or vomiting associated with motion sickness.

Longifene should be taken immediately after food or preferably one hour before you travel. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. In case, you have missed any doses then it is better to take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.

Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. In some cases, it may cause dryness of the mouth, so it is advised to drink more water, always carry sugar candy or maintain oral hygiene.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.

How Longifene Tablet Works

Longifene is an antihistamine. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine). This helps treat various allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis and urticaria. This also stops the vomiting centre in the brain from receiving nerve messages that would otherwise cause motion sickness (nausea & light-headedness).

How to Use Longifene 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. Longifene is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Longifene Tablet

In Treatment of Motion sickness: Motion sickness is a condition caused due to motion during travel. You may experience spinning sensation (vertigo), nausea or vomiting as a result of this condition. Longifene helps treat these symptoms effectively. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
In Treatment of Allergic conditions: Longifene is used to treat many different inflammatory and allergic conditions including conjunctivitis and conditions which affect the skin such as urticaria. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

Uses of Longifene Tablet

Treatment of Motion sickness
Treatment of Allergic conditions

Longifene Tablet Side Effects

Sleepiness

Safety Tips

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Longifene in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Longifene during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Longifene. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Longifene may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Longifene may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Quick Tips

It may also be used for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Longifene can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Longifene relieves symptoms of allergic conditions such as rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and urticaria.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Longifene, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.