Practin 4 mg Tablet

Practin 4 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 4 mg of cyproheptadine in each tablet. Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine used to help relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and hives. Practin 4 mg Tablet may also be used for other doctor-directed reasons related to cyproheptadine’s effects, depending on the patient’s needs and medical history.

How it works: Cyproheptadine blocks histamine, a natural substance your body releases during allergic reactions, which helps reduce allergy symptoms. In tablet form, Practin 4 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system, then works throughout the body to ease symptoms.

The 4 mg strength is a standard cyproheptadine tablet strength and is often used when a doctor wants flexible, smaller-step dosing with a solid tablet form. Because it is a full 4 mg tablet, it may cause drowsiness more noticeably in some people than lower-dose options, so it is best suited only for patients whose prescriber has decided this strength is appropriate.

• Allergic rhinitis symptoms
• Sneezing and runny nose
• Itchy or watery eyes
• Hives and itching
• Other cyproheptadine-directed uses prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Practin 4 mg Tablet by mouth with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• It can be taken with or without food, but taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Because cyproheptadine can cause sleepiness, many people take Practin 4 mg Tablet in the evening or at times advised by the prescriber.
• Do not split, crush, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.
• Avoid alcohol while taking this tablet because drowsiness can be stronger.
• Follow the exact dosing schedule your doctor gives; do not take extra tablets to make it work faster.

Each Practin 4 mg Tablet provides 4 mg of cyproheptadine per tablet. The number of times it is taken per day and the maximum daily dose depend on the reason it was prescribed, the patient’s age, and how well it is tolerated, so the doctor decides the dose for this strength. This tablet is not meant to be self-adjusted, especially because 4 mg can cause noticeable drowsiness and anticholinergic side effects.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Cyproheptadine may include:

• Drowsiness or sleepiness, which may be more noticeable with the 4 mg tablet
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Increased appetite
• Feeling tired

• Do not drive, use machinery, or do tasks that need alertness until you know how Practin 4 mg Tablet affects you.
• Avoid alcohol and other medicines that cause drowsiness unless your doctor says they are safe to combine.
• Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, trouble urinating, stomach obstruction, asthma, or heart disease.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to the sedating and drying effects of cyproheptadine.
• Use caution if you are taking other antihistamines, sleep medicines, anxiety medicines, or muscle relaxants.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using this tablet.
• If you have severe liver disease or significant medical problems, your prescriber may need to adjust therapy or choose a different medicine.

• Alcohol
• Opioid pain medicines
• Benzodiazepines and other anti-anxiety or sleep medicines
• Other antihistamines, including some cold or allergy products
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

Store Practin 4 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from moisture and heat, and keep the tablets in the original strip/box until use.