Skin 5mg Tablet MD belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis, some skin reactions such as eczema, hives, and reactions to bites and stings. It also relieves watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.

Skin 5mg Tablet MD is used in the treatment of allergic disorders.

Uses of Skin Tablet MD

Treatment of Allergic conditions

Benefits of Skin Tablet MD

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Skin 5mg Tablet MD provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It can also give relief from allergic reactions after insect bites and symptoms of hives and eczema such as rash, swelling, itching, and irritation. This will improve the appearance of your skin and you may find that your mood and self-confidence improve as well. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. Moreover, Skin 5mg Tablet MD may make you feel less sleepy as compared to other antihistamine medicines. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Skin Tablet MD

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 Skin

Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Fatigue
Headache
Sleepiness
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Yawning

How to use Skin Tablet MD

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Skin 5mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Skin 5mg Tablet MD may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Skin 5mg Tablet MD 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

Skin 5mg Tablet MD is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or more prolonged use of Skin 5mg Tablet MD may cause drowsiness and other effects in the baby or decrease the milk supply

Driving

UNSAFE

Skin 5mg Tablet MD may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Skin 5mg Tablet MD should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Skin 5mg Tablet MD may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Skin 5mg Tablet MD is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Skin 5mg Tablet MD is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Skin 5mg Tablet MD is recommended.

What if you forget to take Skin Tablet MD?

If you miss a dose of Skin 5mg Tablet MD, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Skin 5mg Tablet MD

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Skin 5mg Tablet MD to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Skin 5mg Tablet MD at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Your doctor has prescribed Skin 5mg Tablet MD to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Skin 5mg Tablet MD at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Piperazine Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation)

Patient concerns

Allergic skin conditions in leg

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

kindly send the Pictures of affected area.

Sir, PATIENT my brother . Due to the mansun he is suffering from skin infections . Various pimples are produce on his skin . What to do to avoid this conditions .

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Plz post pictures well focussed in gud light keeping only the concerned area in frame. and also give the names of any previous medicines use

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