Cyproheptadine Hcl
Therapeutic Group
Anti-histamines For Systemic UseIndication Dosage
Symptomatic Relief Of Allergy Such As Hay Fever, Urticaria, Pruritus:
- Adult & Children Above 12 Yrs: 4 Mg 3 Times A Day, Usual Dose 4-20 Mg Daily; Maximum 32 Mg Per Day
- Children 6-12 Yr: 4 Mg 2 Times A Day; Maximum 16 Mg Per Day
Content
- Tab 4mg: Cyproheptadine Hcl 4mg
Pregnancy
Caution Advised, Avoid
Stability
- Antihistamines
- Piperidine Derivative
Contra Indications
- Avoid In Acute Porphyrias, Avoid In Severe Liver Disease; Risk Of Coma.
Precautions
- Avoid In Acute Porphyrias, Avoid In Severe Liver Disease; Risk Of Coma.
Lactation
- Avoid
Side Effects
- Headache
- Blurred Vision
- Drowsiness
- Dry Mouth
- Gi Disturbances
- Psychomotor Impairment
- Urinary Retention
- Antimuscarinic Effects
- Hypotension
- Palpitation
- Photosensitivity Reactions
- Rashes
- Sleep Disturbances
- Tremor.
- Rare: Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
- Angle-closure Glaucoma
- Liver Dysfunction
- Arrhythmias
- Blood Disorders
- Bronchospasm
- Confusion
- Convulsions
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Extrapyramidal Effects