How to Take Cyproheptadine

The dosage of this medication is highly individualized. This medication comes in the form of tablets. Each tablet of this medication contains 4mg of cyproheptadine hydrochloride. The recommended dosage for children between 2 to 6 years of age is calculated approximately 0.25 mg per kg per day.  It can also be calculated by 8mg per square meter of the body surface.  The usual initial dosage is 2mg twice or thrice a day. As the tablets come in 4mg dosage, you can equally cut the tablets into two parts. In any case the dosage should not be increased beyond 12 mg per day. For children between 7 to 14 years of age, the dosage will be 4mg twice or thrice a day. The dosage should not be exceeded 16 mg per day in any case. Adjustment in the dosage may occur but only by the health care provider. In the case of adults the maximum dosage is calculated approximately by 0.5 mg per kg per day. The initial recommended dosage for the adults is in between 4 mg to 20 mg per day. 32 mg per day can be also given to patients who require maximum relief from the conditions. This medication should be initiated with one tablet thrice a day.

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Cyproheptadine can be described as an antiserotonergic and antihistaminic agent. The chemical name of the medication is 4-(5H-dibenzo [a, d] cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-1-methylpiperidine hydrochloride and its molecular weight is 287.398 g/mol. It appears as a white to yellowish solid in crystalline form. It is also soluble in methanol and water.

With the medication of Cyproheptadine, dry mouth, weight gain, increased appetite, constipation, upset stomach, blurred vision, dizziness and drowsiness may occur. These are the mild and common side effects of this medication. These side effects generally occur during the initial phase of the medication and go away with the advancement of the medication. These side effects do not even require medical attention in few cases. These people easily tolerate the side effects associated with this medication.

The allergy medication Cyproheptadine can be prescribed for hay fever, allergic reactions and other allergies, by the doctor. In order to buy Cyproheptadine a prescription will be necessary and this prescription will need to be submitted to the pharmacy, even when it is the online pharmacy.  When this allergy medicine is bought at the online pharmacy it will be found as discount Cyproheptadine and this price will not be found at other pharmacies, they will have a more expensive price.

Cyproheptadine is indicated for the treatment of allergic reactions. This medication is specifically used for the treatment hay fever. The allergic reactions occur due to the pollens. These pollens come from trees, weeds and grasses. When a person is exposed to these pollens, they initiate a chemical reaction in the specialized cells in the body. These specialized cells secrete certain chemicals which cause the symptoms of allergic reactions.