Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride; Generic name: CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc..
| Brand name | Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Generic name | CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis Vasomotor rhinitisAllergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foodsMild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema.Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasmaCold urticariaDermatographism As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION DOSAGE SHOULD BE INDIVIDUALIZED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS AND THE RESPONSE OF THE PATIENT. Each tablet contains 4 mg of cyproheptadine hydrochloride. Pediatric Patients Age 2 to 6 years The total daily dosage for pediatric patients may be calculated on the basis of body weight or body area using approximately 0.25 mg/kg/day or 8 mg per square meter of body surface (8 mg/m 2 ). The usual dose is 2 mg (½ tablet) two or three times a day, adjusted as necessary to the size and |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Pediatric Patients Overdosage of antihistamines, particularly in infants and young children, may produce hallucinations, central nervous system depression, convulsions, respiratory and cardiac arrest, 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, antia |
| Active ingredient(s) | CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=03e69414-8a25-4ed8-b7ac-16445b879b1f |