CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Indications & Dose:

Stimulation of appetite where increased food intake is desirable and an adequate diet is available.

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Adults: Tab 4 mg three times daily or 1 tsp 3 times daily. 

Children: 2-6 years, 1 tsp 2 times daily; 7-12 years, 1 tsp 3 times daily.

Contraindications:

Glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, bladder neck obstruction, urinary retenion, pyloroduodenal obstruction, stenosing peptic ulcer, elderly debilitated patients, acute asthma attack, lactation, neonates.

Side Effects:

Drowsiness, impaired reactions. Paradoxical excitement in childrens:  Anticholinergic effects.

Cautions:

Precautions:

Bronchial asthma, raised intraocular pressure, hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease,  hypertension. Pregnancy. Exclude underlying conditions which may cause weight loss.

Interaction:

DRUGS

MAOIs, alcohol, CNS depressants.

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

Patient And Carer Advice: