Hicope 25 Tablet

Written By Dr. Love Sharma, PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 08:54 AM (IST)

Hicope 25 Tablet is used to treat anxiety and helps to get relaxed before or after surgery. It is also used to treat symptoms of skin allergy like itching, swelling, and rashes in conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis.

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General Information

Contains

Hydroxyzine (25mg)

Marketer

Mankind Pharma Ltd

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Product introduction

Hicope 25 Tablet should be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as your doctor has prescribed. 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. Take it for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you have missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.

The most common side effects of this medicine include sedation, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, and constipation. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. You must avoid driving or attention-seeking activity while on treatment.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have heart problems or have high blood pressure, have liver or kidney problems. 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.

Uses of Hicope Tablet

Treatment of Anxiety
Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching

Benefits of Hicope Tablet

Treatment of Anxiety
Hicope 25 Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. Hicope 25 Tablet will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
Hicope 25 Tablet is effective in treating skin conditions with inflammation and itching such as eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. It works by reducing the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. When used correctly it is a safe and effective treatment. It reduces the redness, rash, pain or itchiness caused by your skin’s reaction to an irritant. It thus improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes.

Side effects of Hicope Tablet

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 Hicope

Sedation
Nausea
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Constipation

How to use Hicope Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hicope 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Hicope Tablet works

Hicope 25 Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. In allergy, it works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine). This relieves allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes. In short-term anxiety, it works by decreasing the activity in brain, thereby helping you feel relaxed/sleepy.

All substitutes for Hicope 25 Tablet

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Hicope 25 Tablet to treat allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling, and rashes or relieve/treat mild anxiety.
May decrease your alertness. Avoid driving or using machinery if this happens to you.
Avoid drinking alcohol when taking the Hicope 25 Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you have a heart disease as Hicope 25 Tablet may increase the risk of heart problems.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Hicope 25 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Hicope 25 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hicope 25 Tablet 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 prolonged use of Hicope 25 Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

Hicope 25 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Hicope 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hicope 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Hicope 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hicope 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hicope 25 Tablet? What is it used for?

Hicope 25 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines, which means it is an anti-allergy medicine. It is used to treat various allergic skin conditions (e.g., eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Hicope 25 Tablet effectively reduces symptoms such as swelling, itching and redness associated with such conditions. It also helps relieve excessive anxiety or worry in people who are supposed to undergo a surgery or have recently undergone a surgery. It calms the brain and makes such people feel better.

Is Hicope 25 Tablet safe?

Hicope 25 Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

How does Hicope 25 Tablet work for allergies?

Hicope 25 Tablet works by decreasing the inflammation caused by allergies. It reduces inflammation by blocking the release of a natural chemical in our body, called histamine, that causes allergic symptoms such as swelling, redness and pain.

What if I forget to take a dose of Hicope 25 Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Hicope 25 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Is Hicope 25 Tablet effective?

Hicope 25 Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Hicope 25 Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Can I stop taking Hicope 25 Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Hicope 25 Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the condition is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Hicope 25 Tablet?

Before starting treatment with Hicope 25 Tablet, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney, heart or liver-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you have had an allergic reaction to any similar medicine earlier, tell your doctor before starting your treatment. Inform your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Piperazine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)

References

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Patient concerns

My boy age is three month can I give him hicope drop for sneezing

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment

Allergic skin conditions in leg

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

kindly send the Pictures of affected area.

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Name: Mankind Pharma Ltd
Address: 208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020

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Country of origin: India
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