cadlactin 2mg tablet - Cyproheptadine (2mg) medicine

cadlactin 2mg tablet

4.6 (16 reviews)
๐Ÿญ Cadila Healthcare Limited ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 22, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is cadlactin 2mg tablet used for?

Apetamin Syrup (Cyproheptadine) is used to treat VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS. It contains Cyproheptadine (2mg), which Antagonist at histamine H1 receptors and serotonin 5-HT2 receptors, with additio. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Cyproheptadine
  • Manufacturer: Cadila Healthcare Limited
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: B
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š cadlactin 2mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Allergic conditions, appetite stimulation, migraine prophylaxis

Off-label uses: Anorexia nervosa, cyclic vomiting syndrome

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Cyproheptadine
Brand NameApetamin Syrup
ManufacturerCadila Healthcare Limited
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassVITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action ClassH1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC, protect from light
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed orally
DistributionWidely distributed, crosses blood-brain barrier
Protein Binding96-99%
MetabolismHepatic (CYP3A4, CYP2C19)
Half-Life8-9 hours
ExcretionRenal (40% as metabolites, 2-20% unchanged) and fecal
BioavailabilityHigh
Onset of Action30-60 minutes
Peak Plasma Time1-3 hours
Duration of Action4-6 hours

How It Works

Antagonist at histamine H1 receptors and serotonin 5-HT2 receptors, with additional anticholinergic and appetite-stimulating effects

Mechanism Steps

1Competitive antagonism at H1 receptors
2Antagonism at 5-HT2 receptors
3Blockade of histamine-mediated vasodilation and increased capillary permeability

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take cadlactin 2mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of cadlactin 2mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Dizziness
  • Increased appetite
  • Weight gain

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Confusion
  • Hallucinations
  • Seizures
  • QT prolongation

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Agranulocytosis
  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Thrombocytopenia

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
MAOIs Major Increased anticholinergic and CNS effects
CNS depressants Major Additive sedation
Anticholinergics Moderate Additive anticholinergic effects
SSRIs Moderate Increased serotonergic effects
Alcohol Minor Increased sedation

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • MAOIs
  • CNS depressants

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Anticholinergics
  • SSRIs

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Alcohol
  • Sedatives

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

Grapefruit juice may increase levels

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Increased sedation and CNS depression

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, severe hypertension, concurrent MAOI use

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Appetite, weight, sedation, anticholinergic effects

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Caution; may be excreted in milk

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Symptomatic and supportive; physostigmine for severe anticholinergic symptoms

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for cadlactin 2mg tablet

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Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Cyproheptadine (2mg)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

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