Proactin Syrup 100 mL

Indication

Proactin Syrup (Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride) is an antihistamine with antiserotonin and appetite-stimulating properties. It is used for the treatment of allergic conditions (urticaria, hay fever, rhinitis) and as an appetite stimulant in cases of anorexia or poor weight gain.

Ingredients

• Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride

Direction

Adults: 4 mg (2–4 mg) three times daily. Children 2–6 years: 2 mg two to three times daily. Children 7–14 years: 4 mg two to three times daily. Administered orally; dose as per body weight and physician direction. Do not exceed recommended dose.

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• sedation
• Dry mouth
• urinary retention
• constipation (anticholinergic)
• Increased appetite and weight gain
• Dizziness
• headache
• Nausea

Precautions

• May cause drowsiness
• avoid driving or operating machinery.
• Do not use with alcohol or other CNS depressants.
• Contraindicated in patients with narrow
• angle glaucoma
• urinary retention
• or pyloric obstruction.
• Not recommended in newborns and premature infants.
• Use with caution in elderly (increased risk of sedation and anticholinergic effects).
• Do not take with MAO inhibitors.
• Keep out of reach of children.