CYPROHEPTADINE

Indications:

Cyproheptadine is used for the symptomatic relief of hypersensitivity reactions including: Skin disorders: dermatitis, eczema, dermographia, neuroangio edema, skin

infection, and chicken pox.

Insect bites and stings.

Hey fever, allergic rhinitis, and allergic conjunctivitis (seasonal type).

Urticaria.

Urogenital pruritus.

Food and drug allergies.

Migraine and vascular headache.

Side effects:

Dry mouth, epigastric discomfort, restlessness, nausea, drowsiness, and weight gain (Cyproheptadine is a good stimulant of appetite).

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to Cyproheptadine. Lactation and pregnancy.

Newborn and premature infants.

Bronchial asthma, angle-closure glaucoma, urinary reaction, prostatic hypertrophy, and GI obstruction (stenosing peptic ulcer).

Drug interactions:

MAO inhibitors increase the activity of Cyproheptadine.

Cautions:

Patient must not consume alcohol or any sedatives while taking this medication. The ability to drive or operate machinery may be impaired while taking this medication.

Should be given with caution to children under 2 years of age.

Dosage & Administration:

Adults:           one tablet                                   (3 – 4) times a day (max 8 tablets daily).

–Children:     (7 14) years                                 3 times a day (max 4 tablets daily).

                                                                              one tablespoon 3 times a day.

                       (2-6) years: one tablet               one teaspoon 3 times a day (max 5-teaspoon daily).

In migraine and vascular headache:

give one tablet when necessary and it can be repeated after 1⁄2 hour.

Storage:

– Keep in temperature between (15-30)°C.

Keep away from light and moisture.

Keep out of reach of Children.

Presentation:

Tablets: 2 blisters each one contains 10 Cyproheptadine tablets/carton box. Syrup: Glass bottle of 100 Cyproheptadine syrup / carton box.