Indication Of Practin

PRACTIN SYRUP usage on 60 year old and side effects

My mother ( 60 years) has been given Practin syrup as a supplement. What are the side effects during short term and long term usage. ## Please tell me about practin syrup. What the side-fect? ## Hello, Based on my research, Practin contains the active ingredient Cyproheptadine. Cyproheptadine is also sold under the brand name Periactin and is a first-generation antihistamine with additional anticholinergic, antiserotonergic, and local anesthetic properties. Indications: Cyproheptadine is used to treat allergic reactions (specifically hay fever). Has shown effectiveness in the treatment of nightmares including nightmares related to post traumatic stress disorder. Has been used in the management of moderate to severe cases of serotonin syndrome (a complex of symptoms associated with the u...

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