Actin Syrup
About Actin Syrup
As an antihistamine, Actin Syrup helps in relieving 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 syrup, 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 medication 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 syrup. Keep your doctor informed about your medical conditions and other medications you are taking during this treatment.
The dosage is based on your age, weight, medical condition, body size and response to treatment.
What are the uses of Actin Syrup
Allergic Disorders
Urticaria
What are the contraindications of Actin Syrup ?
Hypersensitivity
What are the side effects of Actin Syrup ?
Key highlights of Actin Syrup
Is It safe with alcohol?
Before consuming alcohol, consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this syrup.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Breastfeeding women are advised to consult doctor before using this syrup.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution should be used in patients with impaired renal function.
What are the substitutes for Actin Syrup ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Actin Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Abitol 2Mg Syrup
Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Practin 2Mg Syrup
Wockhardt Ltd
- Add App 2Mg Syrup
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Biolactin 2Mg Syrup
Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
- Toractin 2Mg Syrup
Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Anorexin Plus 2Mg Syrup
Strassenburg Pharmaceuticals.Ltd
- Apeton 2Mg Syrup
Olcare Laboratories
- Apel 2Mg Syrup
Lancer Health Care Pvt Ltd
- Appetin Pl Syrup
Health Care Formulations Pvt Ltd
- Hungree 2mg Syrup
Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
How does this medication work?
Actin Syrup has many uses, the most important of which is its action as an antihistamine, anticholinergic and local anaesthetic. The mechanism of action for the drug 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 Actin Syrup ?
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 Medicine
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This medication interacts with Aminoglycosides, Antibiotics, Atropine, Barbiturates, Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, Neuroleptics.
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