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Medical Conditions - Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is an antihistamine used to treat allergic symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes, sneezing, and hives. It works by blocking the activities of histamine in the body, thus prevents allergic reactions. It can cause some side effects such as tremors, lightheadedness, convulsions, confusion, hallucinations, and tinnitus.

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Is Dexona & Practin for weight gain a myth or safe option?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concerns. Using Dexona (Dexamethasone) and Practin is not the correct drug for weight gain.

Is it advisable to give Cylip P, A to Z syrup and Hemsi syrup to 18 months old baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cylip P 1.5 mg/55 mg drop is a combination of two medicines: Cyproheptadine and Tricholine citrate which revives appetite.

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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Decdan (Dexamethasone) is a steroid and has a lot of negative side effect as such.

My fiance has loss of genital sensation after taking Prozac. Is this permanent?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Prozac (Fluoxetine) remains in the body for up to two weeks and its metabolites for up to four weeks as its half-life is around 72 hours. Thanks and regards.

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