About multivitamin + cyproheptadine hydrochloride
Antihistamine with multivitamins
Used for
- Appetite stimulation and weight gain where cyproheptadine is appropriate
- Relief of allergy symptoms, depending on local product labeling
- Vitamin supplementation when dietary intake is inadequate
Usual adult dose
Cyproheptadine is commonly taken as 4 mg two or three times daily; combination directions vary.
Usual dose in children
For ages 2–6: 2 mg two or three times daily; ages 7–14: 4 mg two or three times daily. Combination directions vary.
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth, nose, or throat
- Dizziness
- Increased appetite and weight gain
Important warnings
- May impair alertness; avoid driving if drowsy.
- Avoid in children under 2 years.
- Do not use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors or in narrow-angle glaucoma.
- Use caution with urinary retention, asthma, or older age.
Pregnancy
Safety is not well established; use only when a clinician considers it necessary.
Breastfeeding
Use is generally avoided because it may reduce milk supply and cause infant effects.
Interactions
- Alcohol, sedatives, and opioids can increase drowsiness.
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors can intensify effects.
- Other anticholinergic medicines may increase dry mouth, constipation, or urinary problems.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.