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Periactin is a prescription medicine used for the treatment allergies (cold, sneezing, watery eyes etc). It is a antihistamine which help in reducing the natural chemical that is histamine in the body. Periactin medication is also used for the treatment of fever and other seasonal allergies. This medication is rarely used for the treatment of migraines and other type of headache, in patients who are not getting any relief from other medicines. It can be used for other medical conditions as not mentioned on the label of the medicine and suggested by the doctor or health care professional.
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What should i know before using Periactin medicine?
You should know few very important information before using Periactin medicine. Do not use use Periactin if :-
* you are allergic to Periactin or to its ingredient.
* you are suffering from liver diseases, lung diseases, heart diseases, diabetes, glaucoma, a history of asthama, urination problem, thyriod and stomach alcer as some serious side effects may occur.
* you should inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription, non prescription and herbal medicine before switching to Periactin drug.
* People taking Periactin medicine should avoid drinking alcoholic drinks.
Should i avoid drinking Alcohol druring my treatment?
Periactin medication is not recommened for people who are in habit of drinking alcoholic drinks. Avoid drinking alcohol if you are taking this treatment. Use of Periactin with alcoholic drinks may cause some serious side effects.
Can i use Periactin medicine during my treatment?
If you are pregnant or a breast feeding mother you are not recommended to take Periactin medicine, as per the report of Food and Drug Administration. Consult your doctor if you are taking this medication. If this medicine is used in pregnant and breast feeding mother it may result or may harm the health of new born and nursed child. If you become pregnant during treatment you should immediately consult your doctor.
What are the side effects of Periactin medicine?
Ever medicine has some common to serious side effects. If the medicine is used as directed or porescribed by the doctor, no side effect may occur. Periactin medicine has also some common to serious side effects. Some common side effects are spinning of head, vomit feeling, increase in body weight, irregular bowel movements and appetite loss and some serious side effects are angina, rashes on the skin, feeling anxious, uneven heartbeat, fits, jaundice, swelling on lips and face, sleep disorder,feeling weak, pain while urinating and feeling exhausted. If you observe any symptoms of above mentioned side effects you should immediately consult your doctor.
How should i take Periactin medicine?
Periactin medicine is a prescription medicine and should be taken as it is prescribed by the doctor or health care professional. Take this medicine with a full glass of water with your meal in order to avoid stomach upset. The dose recommended for this medication is 4 to 20 mg in adults and should be divided into three dose. Do not increase or decrease the dosage on your own without consulting your doctor. Try to take this medicine at the same time each day.
