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What is cyproheptadine used for?

Cyproheptadine is a type of antihistamínico that is used to relieve allergies, such as rinite alérgica e alguns allergic skin conditions.

You can buy cyproheptadine tablets without a prescription at a pharmacy.

How does cyproheptadine work?

Cyproheptadine works by blocking the effect of histamine.

Exposure to substances such as pollen, pet fur, house dust, or insect bites can cause some people to produce an excess of a chemical called histamine.

This triggers allergic symptoms, which can include skin rashes, sneezing, watery eyes, and a runny or blocked nose.

Cyproheptadine blocks the effects of histamine by preventing it from binding to its receptors in the body, helping to relieve allergic symptoms.

Side effects of cyproheptadine

Common side effects of cyproheptadine are:

• Feeling tired or sleepy.

• Visão embaçada.

• Dor de cabeça.

• Difficulty peeing (passing urine).

• Boca seca.

Você encontrará uma lista completa no folheto informativo do fabricante fornecido com o seu medicamento.

How to manage cyproheptadine side effects

The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any continue or become troublesome.

Se você sentir quaisquer outros sintomas que acha que podem ser devido a este medicamento, fale com seu médico ou farmacêutico para mais orientações.

Who should not take cyproheptadine?

To make sure that this is the right treatment for you, before you start taking cyproheptadine it is important that you discuss the treatment with a doctor or pharmacist if:

• Você está grávida, tentando ter um bebê ou amamentando.

• Você tem um problema com o funcionamento do seu fígado, ou se você tem um problema com seus rins.

• Você tem uma condição que causa aumento da pressão nos seus olhos, como o glaucoma.

• Você tem problemas de próstata ou tem apresentado alguma dificuldade para urinar.

• You know you have a stomach ulcer or a blockage in your small intestines.

• Você tem epilepsia.

• Você tem uma condição rara de sangue herdada conhecida como porfiria.

• Você está tomando outros medicamentos. Isso inclui quaisquer medicamentos que você esteja tomando que estejam disponíveis para compra sem receita médica, bem como medicamentos fitoterápicos e complementares.

• Você já teve uma reação alérgica a um medicamento.

How to take cyproheptadine

• Read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside your pack. It will give you more information about cyproheptadine tablets and will provide a full list of the side effects.

• Take cyproheptadine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you to. The usual recommended doses are:

  • Para adultos: one tablet (4 mg) three times daily.

  • For children aged 7-14 years: one tablet (4 mg) two or three times daily.

  • For children aged 2-6 years: half a tablet (2 mg) two or three times daily.

• You can take cyproheptadine before or after meals. Some people find it helps to swallow the tablets with a drink of water.

• If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose when it is due and then continue as before. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

• Most people only need to take an antihistamine for a short while when they have symptoms. You should stop taking cyproheptadine once your symptoms have eased.

Obtendo o máximo do seu tratamento

• Cyproheptadine can make you feel drowsy (sleepy). If this happens, do not drive or use tools or machinery. Avoid alcohol, as it can make drowsiness worse.

• If you are having surgery, medical tests, or allergy tests, tell the healthcare professional that you are taking cyproheptadine. You may need to stop it for a short time before some tests.

• Cyproheptadine can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Use a sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and UVA protection, especially in strong sunlight. Do not use sunbeds.

• Always check with a pharmacist before taking any new medicines. Some medicines can interact with cyproheptadine and increase side effects.

How to store cyproheptadine

• Mantenha todos os medicamentos fora do alcance e da vista das crianças.

• Armazene em local fresco e seco, longe de calor e luz diretos.

Perguntas frequentes

How quickly does cyproheptadine work?

Cyproheptadine usually starts working within a few hours for allergy symptom relief.

If used for appetite stimulation, increased hunger may develop within a few days, although this varies between individuals.

Can cyproheptadine be taken long term?

Cyproheptadine is generally intended for short-term or intermittent use, especially for allergy symptoms.

Long-term use may be considered in specific cases (such as appetite stimulation), but only under regular medical supervision due to side effects such as sedation and increased appetite.

Can I drink alcohol while taking cyproheptadine?

It is best to avoid alcohol while taking cyproheptadine. Alcohol can significantly increase drowsiness and impair coordination, making side effects more intense and potentially dangerous.

Does cyproheptadine cause weight gain?

Weight gain can occur as a side effect due to increased appetite and sedation-related reduced activity. This effect varies widely between individuals and is not guaranteed.

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