Cyproheptadine Tablets BP 4mg
Composition
Each tablet contains Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride equivalent to 4mg anhydrous Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride.
Indications:
Cyproheptadine belongs to a group of medicines known as sedating antihistamines. It is used to relieve allergies, such as hay fever and some allergic skin conditions.
And it is used in allergy and pruritus, in migraine headache, as an appetite stimulant.
Dosage and administration
In allergy and pruritus:
Adults: The therapeutic range is 4mg to 20mg (1 to 5 tablets) a day, the majority of patients requiring 12mg to 16mg (3 to 4 tablets) a day, an initial dosage of 4mg (1 tablet) three times daily.
Children: 7 to 14years: the usual dosage is 4mg (1 tablet) two or three times a day. The dosage should not exceed 12mg (3tablets).
In migraine and vascular headache: It is recommended for both prophylactic&therapeutic use at an initial dose of 4mg (1 tablet).repeated if necessary after half-an-hour.
Others: As directed by the physician.
Precautions:
To make sure that this is the right treatment for you, before you start taking Cyproheptadine it is important that you discuss the treatment with a doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
You have a problem with the way your liver works, or if you have a problem with your kidneys.
You have a condition which causes increased pressure in your eyes, such as glaucoma.
You have prostate problems, or if you have been experiencing any difficulty passing urine.
You know you have a blockage in your small intestines.
You have epilepsy.
You have a rare inherited blood condition known as porphyria.
You are taking any other medicines. This includes any medicines you are taking which are available to buy without a prescription, such as herbal and complementary medicines.
You have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
Side-effects and Countermeasures:
1. Feeling tired or sleepy, blurred vision
Do not drive or use tools or machines until you feel better. Do not drink alcohol
2. Headache
Ask your pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller
3. Difficulty passing urine
Speak with your doctor if this becomes troublesome
4. Dry mouth
Try sucking sugar-free sweets or chewing sugar-free
Presentation:
2 blister strips of 10 tablets each.
Storage:
Store in a cool and dry place.
Keep out of reach of children.
Composition
Each tablet contains Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride equivalent to 4mg anhydrous Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride.
Indications:
Cyproheptadine belongs to a group of medicines known as sedating antihistamines. It is used to relieve allergies, such as hay fever and some allergic skin conditions.
And it is used in allergy and pruritus, in migraine headache, as an appetite stimulant.
Dosage and administration
In allergy and pruritus:
Adults: The therapeutic range is 4mg to 20mg (1 to 5 tablets) a day, the majority of patients requiring 12mg to 16mg (3 to 4 tablets) a day, an initial dosage of 4mg (1 tablet) three times daily.
Children: 7 to 14years: the usual dosage is 4mg (1 tablet) two or three times a day. The dosage should not exceed 12mg (3tablets).
In migraine and vascular headache: It is recommended for both prophylactic&therapeutic use at an initial dose of 4mg (1 tablet).repeated if necessary after half-an-hour.
Others: As directed by the physician.
Precautions:
To make sure that this is the right treatment for you, before you start taking Cyproheptadine it is important that you discuss the treatment with a doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
You have a problem with the way your liver works, or if you have a problem with your kidneys.
You have a condition which causes increased pressure in your eyes, such as glaucoma.
You have prostate problems, or if you have been experiencing any difficulty passing urine.
You know you have a blockage in your small intestines.
You have epilepsy.
You have a rare inherited blood condition known as porphyria.
You are taking any other medicines. This includes any medicines you are taking which are available to buy without a prescription, such as herbal and complementary medicines.
You have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
Side-effects and Countermeasures:
1. Feeling tired or sleepy, blurred vision
Do not drive or use tools or machines until you feel better. Do not drink alcohol
2. Headache
Ask your pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller
3. Difficulty passing urine
Speak with your doctor if this becomes troublesome
4. Dry mouth
Try sucking sugar-free sweets or chewing sugar-free
Presentation:
2 blister strips of 10 tablets each.
Storage:
Store in a cool and dry place.
Keep out of reach of children.