cyprine 250mg syrup - Cyproheptadine (250mg) medicine

cyprine 250mg syrup

4.6 (14 reviews)
๐Ÿญ Hema Laboratories 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 cyprine 250mg syrup used for?

Apetamin Syrup (Cyproheptadine) is used to treat VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS. It contains Cyproheptadine (250mg), 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: Hema Laboratories
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: B
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The Indian pharmaceutical market is expected to reach $130 billion by 2030.

๐Ÿ’Š cyprine 250mg syrup 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
ManufacturerHema Laboratories
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 cyprine 250mg syrup

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of cyprine 250mg syrup

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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โญ User Reviews

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

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