Abitol 4mg Tablet
About Abitol 4mg Tablet
Abitol 4mg Tablet is primarily prescribed for the treatment of Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis and other allergic symptoms including urticaria. The dosage is based on your age, weight, medical condition, body size and response to treatment.
Abitol 4mg Tablet is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms caused by seasonal allergies, food or blood such as watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or itching eyes or nose. It works by blocking natural substances like serotonin and histamine that your body makes during an allergic reaction. It also treats mild, uncomplicated hives.
During treatment with this medicine, you may experience drowsiness, constipation, dizziness, blurred vision, or dry mouth, nose or throat as side effects. Some people may also experience serious side effects like mood changes, shaking, seizures, difficulty urinating and irregular heartbeat. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rarely seen.
This medicine is not prescribed for people who have an allergic reaction to it, women who are breast-feeding, a newborn baby or premature infant, an elderly person, those who have narrow-angle glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, a peptic ulcer or bladder, stomach, or bowel blockage.
If you are taking or have taken within the last 14 days a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, do not take this medicine. Keep your doctor informed about your medical conditions and other medications you are taking during this treatment.
Do not use in neonates, safety and efficacy have not been established in children <2 years of age; symptomatic prostate hypertrophy. Abitol 4mg Tablet are more likely to cause dizziness, excessive sedation, syncope, toxic confusion states, and hypotension in the elderly.
In case reports, Abitol 4mg Tablet has promoted weight gain in anorexic adults, though it has not been specifically studied in the elderly. All cases of weight loss or decreased appetite should be adequately assessed.
What are the uses of Abitol 4mg Tablet
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
Other Allergic Conditions
Urticaria
What are the contraindications of Abitol 4mg Tablet ?
Hypersensitivity
Narrow Angle Glaucoma
Bladder Neck Obstruction
Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors
What are the side effects of Abitol 4mg Tablet ?
Headache
Nervousness
Increased Appetite
Arthralgia
Key highlights of Abitol 4mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Abitol 4mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Abitol 4mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Abitol 4mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
You should take precautions while on this medicine.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution should be used in patients with impaired renal function.
Does this affect liver function?
Dosage should be reduced in patients with significant hepatic dysfunction. Kindly consult your doctor.
What is the onset of action?
The action of the medicine is initiated within 60 minutes after its administration.
How long is the duration of effect?
The effect of this medicine will remain active for about 8 - 12 hours after its administration.
What are the substitutes for Abitol 4mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Abitol 4mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Lupactin 4Mg Tablet
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- Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet
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- Practin 4Mg Tablet
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- Add App 4Mg Tablet
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- Pep On 4Mg Tablet
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- Swilactin 4mg Tablet
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- Decyp P Tablet
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- C Dex 4Mg Tablet
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- Cyproson 4Mg Tablet
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What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Abitol 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.
How does this medication work?
The mechanism of action of the medicine remains uncertain at this point of time, even though some experiments have been performed on rats to determine the same.
What are the interactions of Abitol 4mg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
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Alcohol causes an additive CNS effects, thus must be avoided while taking this medicine.Interaction with Lab Test
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Following lab test might get a false report:- Diagnostic antigen skin tests
- Amylases (S) get increased
- Fasting glucose (S) get decreased.
Interaction with Medicine
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Increased toxicity: MAO inhibitors may lead to hallucinations.Interaction with Disease
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- Do not use in neonates, safety and efficacy have not been established in children <2 years of age; symptomatic prostate hypertrophy; antihistamines are more likely to cause dizziness, excessive sedation, syncope, toxic confusion states, and hypotension in the elderly. In case reports, Abitol 4mg Tablet has promoted weight gain in anorexic adults, though it has not been specifically studied in the elderly. All cases of weight loss or decreased appetite should be adequately assessed.
- Hypersensitivity to Abitol 4mg Tablet or any component; narrow-angle glaucoma, bladder neck obstruction, acute asthmatic attack, stenosing peptic ulcer, GI tract obstruction. Avoid use in premature and term newborns due to potential association with SIDS.
FAQs about Abitol 4mg Tablet
Ques : What is Abitol 4mg Tablet?
Ans : Abitol 4mg Tablet is an antihistamine that works blocking natural substances like serotonin and histamine in the body.
Ques : What are the uses of Abitol 4mg Tablet?
Ans : It is used to relieve allergy symptoms caused by seasonal allergies such as watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or itching eyes or nose.
Ques : What are the side effects of Abitol 4mg Tablet?
Ans : Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this drug.
Ques : Is Abitol 4mg Tablet used to gain weight/for headaches?
Ans : No, this medication is only used to cure allergies. Patients should not take it for headache or weight issues.
Ques : Is Abitol 4mg Tablet a narcotic/antihistamine/anticholinergic/steroid?
Ans : Abitol 4mg Tablet comes under the classification of antihistaminic drugs. It is not a narcotic or steroid.
Ques : Is Abitol 4mg Tablet over the counter medicine?
Ans : No, this medication is only available with doctor's prescription.
Ques : Is Abitol 4mg Tablet safe?
Ans : The drug is completely safe, however make sure you consume it only in recommended doses.
Ques : Can I take Abitol 4mg Tablet with Benadryl/Tylenol/ibuprofen?
Ans : Avoid consuming them together as these drugs can interact with each other and might alter the effects of Abitol 4mg Tablet.
Ques : Does Abitol 4mg Tablet get you high/make you gain weight/increase appetite/make you hungry?
Ans : Abitol 4mg Tablet only causes sleepiness in some individuals. Other than this, no other side effects are reported as of now.
Ques : Does Abitol 4mg Tablet affect birth control?
Ans : Studies reveal that this medication does not affect birth control. However, consult a doctor and follow his/her advice on it.
Ques : Does Abitol 4mg Tablet have codeine/acetaminophen in it?
Ans : No, Abitol 4mg Tablet does not contain codeine/acetaminophen in it.
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