Cyproheptadine
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Gastrointestinal & Digestion treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Adults: Take 4 mg orally two to three times daily before meals with water. Children (2-6 years): 2 mg two to three times daily. Syrup: Measure accurately with measuring cup. Administer consistently before meals.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Significant sedation, drowsiness, dry mouth, increased appetite and weight gain, fatigue, dizziness. Rare/Severe: Paradoxical CNS excitation in young children, urinary retention, blood dyscrasias, and hypotension.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Causes marked drowsiness; avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. Contraindicated in infants <2 years, narrow-angle glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, bladder neck obstruction, and nursing mothers. Strictly avoid alcohol.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Cyproheptadine
Found 3 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Tricholine Citrate 275mg + Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride 2mg Syrup per 5ml
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablets (4mg) and Syrup (2mg/5ml; alone or with Tricholine Citrate) is a first-generation piperidine antihistamine and potent serotonin 5-HT2 receptor antagonist on the WHO Model List framework. By blocking 5-HT2 serotonergic receptors in the ventromedial satiety center of the hypothalamus, it stimulates appetite and increases caloric intake and body weight. Concurrently, it blocks peripheral H1 histamine receptors and muscarinic receptors. Indicated for appetite stimulation in underweight or failure-to-thrive patients, allergic rhinitis, and urticaria.
Cyproheptadine Tablets 4 mg
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablets (4mg) and Syrup (2mg/5ml; alone or with Tricholine Citrate) is a first-generation piperidine antihistamine and potent serotonin 5-HT2 receptor antagonist on the WHO Model List framework. By blocking 5-HT2 serotonergic receptors in the ventromedial satiety center of the hypothalamus, it stimulates appetite and increases caloric intake and body weight. Concurrently, it blocks peripheral H1 histamine receptors and muscarinic receptors. Indicated for appetite stimulation in underweight or failure-to-thrive patients, allergic rhinitis, and urticaria.
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Syrup 2mg
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablets (4mg) and Syrup (2mg/5ml; alone or with Tricholine Citrate) is a first-generation piperidine antihistamine and potent serotonin 5-HT2 receptor antagonist on the WHO Model List framework. By blocking 5-HT2 serotonergic receptors in the ventromedial satiety center of the hypothalamus, it stimulates appetite and increases caloric intake and body weight. Concurrently, it blocks peripheral H1 histamine receptors and muscarinic receptors. Indicated for appetite stimulation in underweight or failure-to-thrive patients, allergic rhinitis, and urticaria.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Cyproheptadine.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tricholine Citrate 275mg + Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride 2mg Syrup per 5ml | 200 ml | ₹35.63 | PRACTIN, APP UP, BIOPRON, ORAXIN | ₹154.63 | 77% Save |
| Cyproheptadine Tablets 4 mg | 10's | ₹4.13 | PRACTIN, CIPLACTIN, APP UP, BIOPRON, CYPON | ₹30.87 | 87% Save |
| Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Syrup 2mg | 200 ml | ₹28.13 | CIPLACTIN | ₹162.90 | 83% Save |
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