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HITO-EN
Syrup
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride (anhydrous) IP …. 2 mg
INDICATIONS:
HITO-EN Syrup are indicated in the treatment of
acute and chronic allergies such as dermatitis, eczema, mild and
local allergic reactions to insect bites, hay fever, seasonal
rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and
foods, urticaria, angioneurotic oedema, drug and serum reactions,
anogenital pruritus, and pruritus of chicken-pox.
HITO-EN
Syrup may also be used in the treatment and prophylaxis
of migraine and vascular headaches.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Allergy and
Pruritus
Adults
12–16 mg per day in divided doses. The dosage should not exceed 32
mg daily.
Children (Aged 7–14
Years)
Usually 4 mg thrice daily. The dosage should not exceed 16 mg
daily.
Children (Aged 2–6
Years)
2 mg thrice daily. Total dosage should not exceed 12 mg daily.
Children below 2 Years
of
Age
Not recommended.
Migraine and Vascular Headaches
Prophylactically or therapeutically, the recommended dosage is
4 mg initially, repeated after half-hour if necessary, but not to
exceed 8 mg in a 4–6 hour period. In responsive patients, relief
is usually obtained with two doses (totally 8 mg) and maintained
with 4 mg every 4-6 hours.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Angle-closure glaucoma, stenosing peptic ulcer or pyloroduodenal
obstruction, symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy or bladder-neck
obstruction, concurrent monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy, acute
asthmatic attacks, and hypersensitivity to cyproheptadine.
PACKAGING INFORMATION
HITO-EN
Syrup ..................Bottle of 100 ml |
Quality
