PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Cyproheptadine hydrochloride
• Drug class: First-generation antihistamine + appetite stimulant

Uses / Indications

Used for:

• Appetite stimulation (poor appetite, weight loss support)
• Allergic conditions:
• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Itching (allergic skin reactions)
• Sometimes used for:
• Migraine prevention (off-label use)

Direction for Use

• Usually taken 1–3 times daily
• Often taken at night because it causes drowsiness
• Can be taken with or without food
• Dose depends on age and indication

Side Effects

Common:

• Drowsiness (very common)
• Increased appetite and weight gain
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Fatigue

Less common:

• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Restlessness (rare in some people)

Warnings

• May cause strong sedation → avoid driving or alcohol
• Can increase appetite significantly → risk of weight gain
• Use cautiously in:
• Glaucoma
• Asthma
• Enlarged prostate (urinary retention risk)

Interactions

May interact with:

• Alcohol → increased sedation
• Sleeping pills or sedatives → excessive drowsiness
• Other antihistamines → additive side effects
• Antidepressants (especially MAO inhibitors)

Cautions

Use carefully in:

• Children (dose must be controlled)
• Elderly patients (confusion, sedation risk)
• Patients with glaucoma or urinary issues