Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride is used to treat sneezing, itching, watery eyes, runny nose, and other symptoms of allergies.
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride indications
An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.
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Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis
Vasomotor rhinitis
Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods
Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema
Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma
Cold urticaria
Dermatographism
As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled.
How should I use Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride?
Use Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride by mouth with or without food.
Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
If you miss a dose of Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride.
Uses of Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride in details
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.
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Use: Labeled Indications
Allergic conditions: Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis; vasomotor rhinitis; allergic conjunctivitis caused by inhalant allergens and foods; mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema; amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma; cold urticaria; dermatographism; adjunctive anaphylactic therapy.
Off Label Uses
Decreased appetite secondary to chronic disease
Data from a small randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with a long-term extension phase supports the use of Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride in the treatment of decreased appetite secondary to chronic disease. Additional trials may be necessary to further define the role of Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride in this condition.
Serotonin syndrome
Data from a limited number of patients studied (case series) suggests that Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride may be beneficial for the treatment of serotonin syndrome. Additional trials may be necessary to define the role of Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride in this condition.
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride description
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Each capsule contains: Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride 2 mg, dried yeast IP'85 100 mg and approved colours used in the capsule shell.
Each 5 mL syrup contains: Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride 2 mg, tricholine citrate 275 mg, non-crystallising 70% sorbitol solution 2 g and flavoured syrupy base. Colour: Caramel.
Each 5 mL plain oral solution contains: Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride equivalent to anhydrous Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride 2 mg and flavoured syrupy base. Colour: Caramel.
Each mL drops contains: Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride 1.5 mg, tricholine citrate 55 mg and flavoured syrupy sorbitol base. Colour: Caramel.
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride dosage
DOSAGE SHOULD BE INDIVIDUALIZED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS AND THE RESPONSE OF THE PATIENT.
Although intended primarily for administration to children, the oral solution is also used for administration to adults who cannot swallow tablets.
Children
The total daily dosage for children may be calculated on the basis of body weight or body area using approximately 0.25 mg/kg/day (0.11 mg/lb/day) or 8 mg per square meter of body surface (8 mg/m2).
Age 2 to 6 years
The usual dose is 2 mg (one teaspoonful) two or three times a day, adjusted as necessary to the size and response of the patient. The dose is not to exceed 12 mg a day.
Age 7 to 14 years
The usual dose is 4 mg (two teaspoonfuls) two or three times a day, adjusted as necessary to the size and response of the patient. The dose is not to exceed 16 mg a day.
Adults
The total daily dose for adults should not exceed 0.5 mg/kg/day (0.23 mg/lb/day). The therapeutic range is 4 to 20 mg a day, with the majority of patients requiring 12 to 16 mg a day. An occasional patient may require as much as 32 mg a day for adequate relief. It is suggested that dosage be initiated with 4 mg (two teaspoonfuls) three times a day and adjusted according to the size and response of the patient.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) prolong and intensify the anticholinergic effects of antihistamines.
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride may have additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants like hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers and antianxiety agents.
This drug should not be used in newborn or premature infants.
Nursing Mothers
Because of the higher risk of antihistamines for infants generally and for newborns and prematures in particular, antihistamine therapy is contraindicated in nursing mothers.
Other Conditions
Hypersensitivity to Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride and other drugs of similar chemical structure
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy
Angle-closure glaucoma
Stenosing peptic ulcer
Symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy
Bladder neck obstruction
Pyloroduodenal obstruction
Elderly, debilitated patients
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