Cyproheptadine is a first-generation antihistamine. It is used in treating allergic conditions like:
It helps relieve the symptoms of allergic reactions such as irritated, red, watery and itchy eyes; runny nose; sneezing and itching. It is used to relieve skin itching due to an allergic skin condition. It can treat hives including hives caused by rubbing of skin and exposure to cold temperature. It is sometimes used off-label by a physician in:
Cyproheptadine is both a histamine and serotonin antagonist. It works by blocking the histamine that causes an allergic reaction. This medication can only treat the symptoms but it will not treat the cause of the symptoms.
Why Buy Cyproheptadine?
Cyproheptadine is approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration in treating allergies. Like other antihistamine drugs, this medication also helps reduce the level of histamines in the body. This drug is the first clinically approved appetite stimulant and is effective in treating eating disorders. It is available as generic and brand names. The generic drug is less expensive than the brand names.
How to Take Cyproheptadine?
This medication comes as a tablet and a solution form that you need to take orally. Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The usual recommended dose is 4mg three tablets a day or every 8 hours. The maximum recommended dose is 20 mg a day. Some patients may require up to 32mg a day. The dose for children 7 to 14 years of age is 4 mg at least 3 times a day. The maximum daily dose is 16 mg a day. For children 2 to 6 years of age, give them 2mg of 3 times a day with a maximum daily dose of 12mg a day. Take it at around the same time every day. For the solution form, measure the dose using the measuring spoon or cup that comes with the medicine.
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