Cypri Gold Tablet is an oral antihistamine containing 4 mg cyproheptadine hydrochloride, used to relieve allergy symptoms and stimulate appetite for weight gain
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Cypri Gold Tablet (also referred to as a caplet) is an over-the-counter antihistaminic medication featuring 4 mg of cyproheptadine hydrochloride per tablet. It serves a dual purpose: mitigating symptoms of allergies such as sneezing and itching, and acting as a potent appetite stimulant—often prescribed to underweight individuals or those experiencing appetite loss due to illness.⁽¹⁾
Mechanism of Action:
Cyproheptadine exerts anti-allergic effects by blocking histamine, and promotes weight gain through appetite stimulation, possibly by influencing serotonin-related pathways and hunger centers in the brain.⁽¹⁾
Indications:
Seasonal allergies, skin reactions, migraine relief, and cyclic vomiting syndrome
Appetite stimulation for nutritional recovery and weight gain purposes
Enhancing nutrient intake in individuals with poor appetite or malnutrition⁽²⁾
Dosage Guide:
Adults: Typically, 1 caplet (~4 mg) taken twice daily after meals
Children (7–14 years): 1 caplet once daily
Children (6–10 years): ½ caplet daily
Below 6 years: Use syrup form as recommended by a physician⁽³⁾
PublicHealth outlines slightly broader dosing ranges—adults may take 4 mg three times daily, adjusted per response up to a maximum of 20 mg/day.⁽⁴⁾
Side Effects & Precautions:
Common: drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision. Rare: allergic reactions or difficulty urinating. Users should avoid alcohol and operating machinery due to sedation risk. Use with caution in glaucoma, asthma, or urinary retention.