It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Apetamin before taking it.
What is Apetamin
Apetamin an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose Apetamin is used to treat sneezing, itching, watery eyes, runny nose, and other symptoms of allergies. Apetamin may also be used for purposes not listed in Apetamin guide.
Apetamin side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop taking Apetamin and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
seizure ;
ringing in your ears;
feeling like you might pass out;
fast or pounding heartbeats;
easy bruising or bleeding;
urinating less than usual or not at all; or
pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, or unusual weakness.
Less serious side effects may include:
mild drowsiness, dizziness, or spinning sensation;
feeling restlessness or excited (especially in children);
sleep problems (insomnia), tired feeling;
numbness or tingly feeling;
increased sweating or urination;
blurred vision;
appetite changes;
dry mouth or nose, upset stomach; or
nausea, diarrhea, constipation.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Apetamin dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Reaction:
Initial dose: 4 mg orally three times a day Maintenance dose: 12 to 16 mg/day, occasionally up to 32 mg/day but not to exceed 0.5 mg/kg/day
Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:
Initial dose: 4 mg orally three times a day Maintenance dose: 12 to 16 mg/day, occasionally up to 32 mg/day but not to exceed 0.5 mg/kg/day
Usual Adult Dose for Pruritus:
Initial dose: 4 mg orally three times a day Maintenance dose: 12 to 16 mg/day, occasionally up to 32 mg/day but not to exceed 0.5 mg/kg/day
Usual Adult Dose for Urticaria:
Initial dose: 4 mg orally three times a day Maintenance dose: 12 to 16 mg/day, occasionally up to 32 mg/day but not to exceed 0.5 mg/kg/day
Usual Adult Dose for Anorexia Nervosa:
Initial dose: 2 mg orally four times a day Maintenance dose: may increase gradually over 3 weeks to 8 mg orally four times a day
Usual Adult Dose for Cushing's Syndrome:
Initial dose: 2 mg orally four times a day Maintenance dose: may increase gradually over 3 weeks to 8 mg orally four times a day
Usual Adult Dose for Cluster Headache:
4 mg orally four times a day
Usual Adult Dose for Migraine:
4 to 8 mg orally three times a day
Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Reaction:
0.25 mg/kg/day or 8 mg/m2 body surface area in 2 to 3 divided doses, or by age as follows: 2 to 6 years: 2 mg orally two to three times a day, not to exceed 12 mg/day 7 to 14 years: 4 mg orally two to three times a day, not to exceed 16 mg/day
Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:
0.25 mg/kg/day or 8 mg/m2 body surface area in 2 to 3 divided doses, or by age as follows: 2 to 6 years: 2 mg orally two to three times a day, not to exceed 12 mg/day 7 to 14 years: 4 mg orally two to three times a day, not to exceed 16 mg/day
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pruritus:
0.25 mg/kg/day or 8 mg/m2 body surface area in 2 to 3 divided doses, or by age as follows: 2 to 6 years: 2 mg orally two to three times a day, not to exceed 12 mg/day 7 to 14 years: 4 mg orally two to three times a day, not to exceed 16 mg/day
Usual Pediatric Dose for Urticaria:
0.25 mg/kg/day or 8 mg/m2 body surface area in 2 to 3 divided doses, or by age as follows: 2 to 6 years: 2 mg orally two to three times a day, not to exceed 12 mg/day 7 to 14 years: 4 mg orally two to three times a day, not to exceed 16 mg/day
Usual Pediatric Dose for Anorexia:
> 13 years: 2 mg orally 4 times a day. May be increased gradually over a 3 week period to 8 mg 4 times a day. Maximum dose is 32 mg/day.
Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Apetamin medicine in some well-known online stores.
Strength
Quantity
Price, USD
Country
Tablets (India) Limited
10 ml
200 ml
$0.76
India
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
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Apetamin - Frequently asked Questions
Can Apetamin be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Apetamin?
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cold or allergy medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cold and allergy medicines in very young children.
Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
What other drugs will affect Apetamin?
Cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety can add to sleepiness caused by Apetamin. Tell your doctor if you regularly use any of these medicines, or any other antihistamine.
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Apetamin. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Who should not take Apetamin?
Do not use Apetamin if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone, isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.
You should not use Apetamin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
narrow-angle glaucoma;
a stomach ulcer or obstruction;
an enlarged prostate or urination problems;
if you are having an asthma attack; or
if you are elderly or have a debilitating disease.
To make sure you can safely take Apetamin, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
glaucoma;
a history of asthma;
high blood pressure;
heart disease; or
an overactive thyroid.
FDA pregnancy category B. Apetamin is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether Apetamin passes into breast milk, but if it does it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication while you are breast-feeding a baby.
Can Apetamin be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Apetamin be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Apetamin, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Apetamin. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
Patient reported useful
No survey data has been collected yet
Three patients reported side effects
Does the Apetamin Have Any Side Effects? Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Apetamin. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Apetamin.
Patients
%
No side effects
3
100.0%
Patient reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yet
Ten patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Apetamin? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Apetamin should take 3 times in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
%
3 times in a day
6
60.0%
Twice in a day
2
20.0%
4 times in a day
1
10.0%
Once in a day
1
10.0%
Three patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Apetamin May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
%
51-100mg
1
33.3%
6-10mg
1
33.3%
1-5mg
1
33.3%
Four patients reported time for results
How long will I use Apetamin before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 2 weeks and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Apetamin. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Apetamin kindly click here
Patients
%
2 weeks
1
25.0%
> 3 month
1
25.0%
1 day
1
25.0%
3 days
1
25.0%
Patient reported administration
No survey data has been collected yet
Elenen patients reported age
Patients
%
16-29
7
63.6%
30-45
2
18.2%
1-5
1
9.1%
6-15
1
9.1%
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