INTRODUCTION ABOUT PRUGO 25MG TABLET

PRUGO 25MG TABLET contains Hydroxyzine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antihistamines. It is used to manage allergic reactions (itching, sneezing), for anxiety and tension as well as for sedation (for inducing sleep in medical conditions and after anesthesia).

An allergy is an immune response to foreign elements which is not harmful to the body. These foreign elements are known as allergens. Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to some foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever and while others may be allergic to pollen or pet dander. Anxiety is a sense of uneasiness, dread, and fear. It might cause restlessness, tense, sweat, and have a rapid heartbeat. It may be a usual response to stress.

PRUGO 25MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having porphyria, heart problems, and low salt levels in the body. Before taking PRUGO 25MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, or mental health problems.

PRUGO 25MG TABLET is not recommended to use among pregnant and breastfeeding women. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and health condition.

The most common side effects of taking PRUGO 25MG TABLET are feeling sleepy, dry mouth, feeling tired, drowsiness, and headache. Contact your doctor if any of the above side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

USES OF PRUGO 25MG TABLET

It is used to manage:

• allergic reactions
• itching due to urticaria (nettle rash) and dermatitis
• anxiety

HOW PRUGO 25MG TABLET WORKS

PRUGO 25MG TABLET works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine). This relieves allergy indications such as itching, swelling, and rashes. In anxiety, it works by decreasing the activity in the brain, thereby helping to feel relaxed/sleepy.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take PRUGO 25MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF PRUGO 25MG TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea or Vomiting:

Take this medicine with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil-rich or spicy foods.

Headache:

Rest and relax. Drink plenty of fluids such as water. Apply a pain-relieving balm on the head if required. Do not consume alcohol. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

Dizziness:

If you feel dizzy, keep your eyes closed sit or lie down. Do not drive or operate machinery. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking PRUGO 25MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• medicines used to manage heart problems or high blood pressure (Ex. adrenaline or epinephrine, amiodarone, quinidine, disopyramide, sotalol)
• medicine used to manage sleeping disorders and epilepsy (Ex. barbiturates)
• medicine used to manage ulcers and heartburn (Ex. cimetidine)
• medicine used to manage vomiting and nausea (Ex. antiemetics)
• medicine used to manage Meniere’s disease (Ex. betahistine)
• medicines used as anesthetics
• medicine used as muscle relaxants
• medicine used to manage severe pain (Ex. opioids, methadone)
• medicine used as anticholinergic (including some medicines used for irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, or incontinence) (Ex. prucalopride)
• medicine used to manage breathing problems (Ex. aminophylline)
• medicine used to manage bacterial infections (Ex. benzylpenicillin salts and chloramphenicol sodium succinate, erythromycin, moxifloxacin, levofloxacin)
• medicine used for the chemotherapy (Ex. doxorubicin)
• medicine used as antidepressants (Ex. moclobemide or isocarboxazid, citalopram, escitalopram, amitriptyline)
• medicines used to manage anxiety (Ex. alprazolam)
• medicines used to manage psychosis (Ex. haloperidol)
• medicine used as antimuscarinic (Ex. atropine)
• other medicines used as antihistamines (Ex. azelastine, chlorpheniramine)
• medicines used for fungal infections (Ex. pentamidine)
• medicines used to manage malaria (Ex. mefloquine)
• medicines used to manage cancer (Ex. toremifene, vandetanib)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of PRUGO 25MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage nausea, vomiting, feeling sleepy, confusion, heart palpitations, unreactive pupils, the shakes, hallucinations, breathing problems, fits or low blood pressure.

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MORE INFORMATION

• Keep PRUGO 25MG TABLET out of reach of children
• Store at a temperature, not more than 25°C