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Hysin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Hysin safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Hysin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Hysin safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Hysin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Hysin will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Hysin on the Kidneys?
Hysin is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Hysin on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Hysin on the liver.
What is the effect of Hysin on the Heart?
Hysin is completely safe for the heart.
Hysin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hysin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hysin habit forming or addictive?
Hysin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Hysin since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Hysin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Hysin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Hysin
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Hysin and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hysin
Information about the interaction of Hysin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Hysin is a brand name for Cyproheptadine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called antihistamine (H1 receptor blocker). It also acts as a serotonin antagonist with anticholinergic and sedative effects. It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, sneezing, hay fever and other types of allergies. It is also used to treat allergic reaction arises due to blood infusion. It helps to relieve symptoms but will not treat cause of symptoms. It is also used for the treatment of Cushing's syndrome (abnormal condition that is caused by excess corticosteroid hormone).
No, you can not buy Hysin over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking this medicine without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Hysin works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives). It also acts as a serotonin antagonist which stimulate the appetite center in the brain. hence in this way, it also increases the weight. People often used it for weight gain (off-label use).
No, Hysin is not a steroid. It is an antihistamine drug, most commonly used to treat allergic reactions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cyproheptadine HCI
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 174