Actin Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms of inflammation as well as itching, swelling and rashes. It is also used to treat loss of appetite (need for food). It is an effective hunger stimulant.

Actin Syrup is used in the treatment of allergic disorders.

Uses of Actin Syrup

Benefits of Actin Syrup

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Actin Syrup prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation and symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It lowers your immune system’s response to these conditions so you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

In Appetite stimulant

Actin Syrup increases hunger by constantly increasing the energy requirements of an individual. It promotes the desire to eat and therefore, it is a safe and effective way of managing undernutrition or malnutrition. It helps to treat loss of appetite and improves the nutritional status.

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Side effects of Actin Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Actin

Dizziness
Headache

How to use Actin Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Actin Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Actin Syrup works

Actin Syrup is an antihistamine medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions. Due to constant increased energy intake and stimulation of growth hormone secretion, it stimulates the appetite too.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Actin Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Actin Syrup is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Actin Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Unless Actin Syrup is used to lower the prolactin levels in the mother, it should be avoided as it might interfere with breastfeeding.

Driving

UNSAFE

Actin Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Actin Syrup may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Actin Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Actin Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Actin Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Take Actin Syrup as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Actin Syrup, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dibenzocycloheptenes Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Action Class

H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)

Patient concerns

Allergic skin conditions in leg

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

kindly send the Pictures of affected area.

Liv 52 Kis conditions me use karna chahiye

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

In liver disease, lack of appetite, as adjuvant to antibiotics and many other

Ive got tested for hiv after 4 months of possible exposure (not sure if partner was +ve and sex was with condom) and results were negative and its been 6 months till date after the possible exposure now i was suffering from blocked nose wnd difficulty in breathing so i went to a chest specialist and was given total ige" test and the report came +ve with very highly elevated ige levels about 2000 ku/l is there anything to worry and is there any relation between total ige levels and hiv im very stressed once again please help."

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

IgE levels indicate that the conditions is allergic

Depression and anxiety tried different medicine.now slight relief with stimulant

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Expires on or after: February, 2025

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