Buclizine (12mg/5ml)
Aptiquik Syrup should be taken immediately after food or preferably one hour before you travel. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. In case, you have missed any doses then it is better to take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. In some cases, it may cause dryness of the mouth, so it is advised to drink more water, always carry sugar candy or maintain oral hygiene.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.
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 themCommon side effects of Aptiquik
200 ml Syrup
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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. Aptiquik Syrup is to be taken with food.
Aptiquik Syrup is an antihistamine. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine). This helps treat various allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis and urticaria. This also stops the vomiting centre in the brain from receiving nerve messages that would otherwise cause motion sickness (nausea & light-headedness).
Related Warnings
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Aptiquik Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Aptiquik Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Aptiquik Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Aptiquik Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
There is limited information available on the use of Aptiquik Syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Aptiquik Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
No, the Indian government has banned the use of Aptiquik Syrup as an appetite stimulant [Gazette notification S.O. 6161(E)]. There are no studies available to show its rational use for increasing hunger. Aptiquik Syrup is used for relieving various symptoms of allergy and motion sickness.
Yes, Aptiquik Syrup can make you feel sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities till you know how this medicine affects you.
