Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, Vasomotor rhinitis, Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods. Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cyproheptadine. Full label: DailyMed.
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.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cyproheptadine. Full label: DailyMed.
DOSAGE SHOULD BE INDIVIDUALIZED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS AND THE RESPONSE OF THE PATIENT. 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/m 2 ). In small children for whom the calculation of the dosage based upon body size is important, it may be necessary to use cyproheptadine syrup to permit accurate dosage.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Newborn or Premature Infants: 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 and other drugs of similar chemical structure. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy (see DRUG INTERACTIONS ). Angle-closure glaucoma. Stenosing peptic ulcer. Symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy. Bladder neck obstruction.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Children - Overdosage of antihistamines, particularly in infants and children, may produce hallucinations, central nervous system depression, convulsions, and death. Antihistamines may diminish mental alertness conversely particularly in the young child they may occasionally produce excitation. CNS Depressants - Antihistamines may have additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants, e.g., hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, antianxiety agents.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Adverse reactions which have been reported with the use of antihistamines are as follows: Central Nervous System: Sedation and sleepiness (often transient), dizziness, disturbed coordination, confusion, restlessness, excitation, nervousness, tremor, irritability, insomnia, paresthesias, neuritis, convulsions, euphoria, hallucinations, hysteria, faintness.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
205 products from 157 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abitol 2mg/5ml Syrup | Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml) | Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd | bottle of 200 ml Syrup |
| Abitol Syrup | Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml) | Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd | bottle of 200 ml Syrup |
| Abitol Tablet | Cyproheptadine (4mg) | Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Acmetin Suspension | Cyproheptadine (NA) | Acme Pharmaceutical | bottle of 200 ml Suspension |
| Add App 2mg/5ml Syrup | Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml) | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd | bottle of 200 ml Syrup |
| Add App 4mg Tablet | Cyproheptadine (4mg) | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Adozyme Syrup | Cyproheptadine (2mg) | Bio-Zenesis Healthcare | bottle of 200 ml Syrup |
| Afdigrow Syrup | Cyproheptadine (NA) | Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd | bottle of 200 ml Syrup |
| Alcotin Syrup | Cyproheptadine (NA) | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd | bottle of 200 ml Syrup |
| Alcyp Oral Drops | Cyproheptadine (1.5mg) | Allenge India | bottle of 30 ml Oral Drops |
| Anabol Syrup | Cyproheptadine (NA) | Swiss Pharma Pvt Ltd | bottle of 100 ml Syrup |
| Anorexin Plus 2mg/5ml Syrup | Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml) | Strassenburg Pharmaceuticals.Ltd | bottle of 200 ml Syrup |
| Apeat 2mg/5ml Syrup | Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml) | Colinz Laboratories Ltd | bottle of 200 ml Syrup |
| Apeat 4mg Tablet | Cyproheptadine (4mg) | Colinz Laboratories Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Apectin 4mg Tablet | Cyproheptadine (4mg) | Redson Laboratories Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Apel 1.5mg Oral Drops | Cyproheptadine (1.5mg) | Lancer Health Care Pvt Ltd | packet of 30 ml Oral Drops |
| Apel 2mg/5ml Syrup | Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml) | Lancer Health Care Pvt Ltd | bottle of 100 ml Syrup |
| Apel 4mg Tablet | Cyproheptadine (4mg) | Lancer Health Care Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Apeline 2mg Syrup | Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml) | Eastern Drug | bottle of 200 ml Syrup |
| Apenorm 2mg Syrup | Cyproheptadine (2mg) | Cipla Ltd | bottle of 200 ml Syrup |
| Apenorm 4mg Tablet | Cyproheptadine (4mg) | Cipla Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Apetin Drop | Cyproheptadine (NA) | Cipla Ltd | packet of 15 ml Drop |
| Apetiz 4mg Tablet | Cyproheptadine (4mg) | Meridian Medicare Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Apetiz Syrup | Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml) | Meridian Medicare Ltd | bottle of 100 ml Syrup |
| Apeton 2mg/5ml Syrup | Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml) | Olcare Laboratories | bottle of 200 ml Syrup |
| Apetox Syrup | Cyproheptadine (5mg) | Kumayun Drugs Pvt Ltd | bottle of 400 ml Syrup |
| Apewin 4mg Tablet | Cyproheptadine (4mg) | Stanford Biotech Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Apewin Drop | Cyproheptadine (NA) | Stanford Biotech Pvt Ltd | packet of 30 ml Drop |
| Apicris 2mg Syrup | Cyproheptadine (2mg) | Kris Pharma | bottle of 200 ml Syrup |
| Apilact 2mg Syrup | Cyproheptadine (2mg) | Lacqure Healthcare | bottle of 200 ml Syrup |
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