Cypri Gold Caplet is a prescription antihistamine containing cyproheptadine hydrochloride. This medication acts as both an appetite stimulant and antiallergic agent, making it effective for managing allergies while promoting healthy weight gain through increased appetite.
Uses
Cypri Gold Caplet effectively treats various allergic conditions, including seasonal allergies, hay fever, and skin reactions. It’s also prescribed for appetite stimulation in underweight individuals, treatment of cyclic vomiting syndrome, and management of serotonin syndrome symptoms.
Benefits
- Stimulates appetite and promotes healthy weight gain
- Provides relief from seasonal and chronic allergies
- Reduces itching and skin reactions
- Helps combat insomnia due to mild sedative effects
- Alleviates cold urticaria symptoms
- Manages migraine headaches
- Improves eating patterns
- Reduces histamine reactions
- Helps with cyclical vomiting syndrome
- Enhances overall quality of life
How It Works
Cypri Gold Caplet works by blocking histamine H1 receptors and serotonin receptors in the body. It also affects the hypothalamus, stimulating appetite centers in the brain while reducing the feeling of fullness, leading to increased food intake.
Duration of Action
Effects of Cypri Gold Caplet begin within 30-60 minutes after administration. The appetite-stimulating effects typically last 4-6 hours. For allergic conditions, relief can last up to 8 hours per dose.
Dosage
Adults: 4mg (1 caplet) 3 times daily Children (7-14 years): 4mg (1 caplet) 2-3 times daily Children (2-6 years): 2mg (½ caplet) 2-3 times daily Best taken with meals or as directed by healthcare provider
Side Effects
Common side effects of Cypri Gold Caplet include drowsiness, dry mouth, and mild dizziness. Less common effects may include blurred vision, difficulty urinating, or mild confusion. Most side effects diminish as body adjusts to medication.
Warning
Avoid alcohol while taking Cypri Gold Caplet. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Not recommended for elderly patients without close medical supervision.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Use of Cypri Gold Caplet during pregnancy should be avoided unless clearly necessary. Nursing mothers should consult healthcare providers before use as it may pass into breast milk.
Interactions
- May increase effects of sedative medications
- Interacts with certain antidepressants
- Can enhance effects of alcohol
- May interact with MAO inhibitors
- Possible interaction with anti-anxiety medications
Important Information
Store Cypri Gold Caplet in a cool, dry place below 25°C. Keep out of reach of children. Complete prescribed course even if symptoms improve. Regular monitoring recommended for long-term use. Avoid abrupt discontinuation without medical advice.
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