Label: CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE solution

  • NDC Code(s): 70752-101-12, 70752-185-12
  • Packager: QUAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated June 15, 2024

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  • DESCRIPTION

    Each 5 mL (one teaspoonful) contains: Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride 2 mg

    Inactive Ingredients: Citric acid, D&C Yellow #10, peppermint flavor, purified water, propylene glycol, sodium citrate, sorbic acid (0.1% as preservative) and sucrose syrup.

     Inactive ingredients for Cyproheptadine Oral Solution (Sugar Free): alcohol 5% (v/v), butylated hydroxyanisole, citric acid, D&C Yellow #10, peppermint flavor, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium citrate, sorbic acid (0.1%, as preservative), sucralose.

    Cyproheptadine HCl is an antihistaminic and antiserotonergic agent. Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is a white to slightly yellowish, crystalline solid, with a molecular weight of 350.89, which is slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in methanol, sparingly soluble in ethanol, soluble in chloroform and practically insoluble in ether. It is the sesquihydrate of 4-(5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-1-methylpiperidine hydrochloride. The molecular formula of the anhydrous salt is C21H21N•HCl and the structural formula of the anhydrous salt is:

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  • CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

    Cyproheptadine is a serotonin and histamine antagonist with anticholinergic and sedative effects. Antiserotonin and antihistamine drugs appear to compete with serotonin and histamine, respectively, for receptor sites.

    Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism: After a single 4 mg oral dose of 14C-labeled cyproheptadine HCI in normal subjects, given as tablets or syrup, 2-20% of the radioactivity was excreted in the stools. Only about 34% of the stool radioactivity was unchanged drug, corresponding to less than 5.7% of the dose. At least 40% of the administered radioactivity was excreted in the urine. No detectable amounts of unchanged drug were present in the urine of patients on chronic 12-20 mg daily doses of cyproheptadine syrup. The principal metabolite found in human urine has been identified as a quaternary ammonium glucuronide conjugate of cyproheptadine. Elimination is diminished in renal insufficiency.

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE

    Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis
    Vasomotor rhinitis
    Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods
    Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema
    Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma
    Cold urticaria
    Dermatographism

    As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled.

  • CONTRAINDICATIONS

    Newborn or Premature Infants: This drug should not be used in newborn or premature infants.

    Nursing Mothers: Because of the higher risk of antihistamines for infants generally and for newborns and prematures in particular, antihistamine therapy is contraindicated in nursing mothers.

    Other Conditions:
    Hypersensitivity to cyproheptadine and other drugs of similar chemical structure
    Monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy (see Drug Interactions)
    Angle-closure glaucoma
    Stenosing peptic ulcer
    Symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy
    Bladder neck obstruction
    Pyloroduodenal obstruction
    Elderly, debilitated patients

  • WARNINGS

    Children: Overdosage of antihistamines, particularly in infants and children, may produce hallucinations, central nervous system depression, convulsions and death.

    Antihistamines may diminish mental alertness; conversely, particularly in the young child, they may occasionally produce excitation.

    CNS Depressants: Antihistamines may have additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants, e.g., hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, antianxiety agents.

    Activities Requiring Mental Alertness: Patients should be warned about engaging in activities requiring mental alertness and motor coordination, such as driving a car or operating machinery.

    Antihistamines are more likely to cause dizziness, sedation and hypotension in elderly patients.

  • PRECAUTIONS

    General: Cyproheptadine has an atropine-like action and, therefore, should be used with caution in patients with:

    History of bronchial asthma

    Increased intraocular pressure

    Hyperthyroidism

    Cardiovascular disease

    Hypertension

    Information for Patients: Antihistamines may diminish mental alertness; conversely, particularly in the young child, they may occasionally produce excitation. Patients should be warned about engaging in activities requiring mental alertness and motor coordination, such as driving a car or operating machinery.

    Drug Interactions: MAO inhibitors prolong and intensify the anticholinergic effects of antihistamines. Antihistamines may have additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants, e.g., hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, antianxiety agents.

    Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: Long-term carcinogenic studies have not been done with cyproheptadine. Cyproheptadine had no effect on fertility in a two-litter study in rats or a two-generation study in mice at about 10 times the human dose. Cyproheptadine did not produce chromosome damage in human lymphocytes or fibroblasts in vitro; high doses (10-4M) were cytotoxic. Cyproheptadine did not have any mutagenic effect in the Ames microbial mutagen test; concentrations of above 500 mcg/plate inhibited bacterial growth.

    Pregnancy: Pregnancy Category B. Reproduction studies have been performed in rabbits, mice and rats at oral or subcutaneous doses up to 32 times the maximum recommended human oral dose and have revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to cyproheptadine. Cyproheptadine has been shown to be fetotoxic in rats when given by intraperitoneal injection in doses four times the maximum recommended human oral dose. Two studies in pregnant women, however, have not shown that cyproheptadine increases the risk of abnormalities when administered during the first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy. No teratogenic effects were observed in any of the newborns. Nevertheless, because the studies in humans cannot rule out the possibility of harm, cyproheptadine should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

    Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from cyproheptadine, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother (see CONTRAINDICATIONS).

    Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of two years have not been established. (See CONTRAINDICATIONS, Newborn or Premature Infants, and WARNINGS, Children.)

  • ADVERSE REACTIONS

    Adverse reactions which have been reported with the use of antihistamines are as follows:

    Central Nervous System: Sedation and sleepiness (often transient), dizziness, disturbed coordination, confusion, restlessness, excitation, nervousness, tremor, irritability, insomnia, paresthesias, neuritis, convulsions, euphoria, hallucinations, hysteria, faintness.

    Integumentary: Allergic manifestation of rash and edema, excessive perspiration, urticaria, photosensitivity.

    Special Senses: Acute labyrinthitis, blurred vision, diplopia, vertigo, tinnitus.

    Cardiovascular: Hypotension, palpitation, tachycardia, extrasystoles, anaphylactic shock.

    Hematologic: Hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia.

    Digestive System: Dryness of mouth, epigastric distress, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, jaundice.

    Genitourinary: Urinary frequency, difficult urination, urinary retention, early menses.

    Respiratory: Dryness of nose and throat, thickening of bronchial secretions, tightness of chest and wheezing, nasal stuffiness.

    Miscellaneous: Fatigue, chills, headache, increased appetite/weight gain.

    To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Quagen Pharmaceuticals LLC at 1-888-344-9603 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.FDA.gov/medwatch.

  • OVERDOSAGE

    Antihistamine overdosage reactions may vary from central nervous system depression to stimulation especially in children. Also, atropine-like signs and symptoms (dry mouth; fixed, dilated pupils; flushing, etc.) as well as gastrointestinal symptoms may occur.

    If vomiting has not occurred spontaneously, the patient should be induced to vomit with syrup of ipecac.

    If the patient is unable to vomit, perform gastric lavage followed by activated charcoal. Isotonic or 1/2 isotonic saline is the lavage of choice. Precautions against aspiration must be taken especially in infants and children. When life-threatening CNS signs and symptoms are present, intravenous physostigmine salicylate may be considered. Dosage and frequency of administration are dependent on age, clinical response and recurrence after response. (See package circulars for physostigmine products.)

    Saline cathartics, as milk of magnesia, by osmosis draw water into the bowel and, therefore, are valuable for their action in rapid dilution of bowel content.

    Stimulants should not be used. Vasopressors may be used to treat hypotension.

    The oral LD50 of cyproheptadine is 123 mg/kg, and 295 mg/kg in the mouse and rat, respectively.

  • DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

    DOSAGE SHOULD BE INDIVIDUALIZED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS AND THE RESPONSE OF THE PATIENT.

    Although intended primarily for administration to children, the syrup is also used for administration to adults who cannot swallow tablets.

    Children: The total daily dosage for children may be calculated on the basis of body weight or body area using approximately 0.25 mg/kg/day (0.11 mg/lb/day) or 8 mg per square meter of body surface (8 mg/m2).

    Age 2 to 6 years: The usual dose is 2 mg (one teaspoonful) two or three times a day, adjusted as necessary to the size and response of the patient. The dose is not to exceed 12 mg a day.

    Age 7 to 14 years: The usual dose is 4 mg (two teaspoonsful) two or three times a day, adjusted as necessary to the size and response of the patient. The dose is not to exceed 16 mg a day.

    Adults: The total daily dose for adults should not exceed 0.5 mg/kg/day (0.23 mg/lb/day). The therapeutic range is 4 to 20 mg a day, with the majority of patients requiring 12 to 16 mg a day. An occasional patient may require as much as 32 mg a day for adequate relief. It is suggested that dosage be initiated with 4 mg (two teaspoonsful) three times a day and adjusted according to the size and response of the patient.

  • HOW SUPPLIED

    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP, 2 mg/5 mL in a yellow, peppermint flavor vehicle, is supplied in a pint (473 mL) container (NDC 70752-101-12) & (NDC 70752-185-12)-Sugar Free

    Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) excursion permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

    Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Manufactured by:
    Quagen Pharmaceuticals LLC
    West Caldwell, NJ 07006

    52001 & 52038
    Rev. 02/24

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
    NDC 70752-101-12

    Cyproheptadine
    Hydrochloride Oral 

    Solution, USP

    2 mg/5 mL

    473 mL (ONE PINT)

    Rx only

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    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
    NDC 70752-185-12

    Cyproheptadine
    Hydrochloride
    Oral Solution, USP
    2 mg/5 mL

    Sugar Free

    473 mL

    Rx only

    container2mg5mlsugerfree

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE 
    cyproheptadine hydrochloride solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70752-101
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: NJ82J0F8QC) (CYPROHEPTADINE - UNII:2YHB6175DO) CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE2 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: B22547B95K)  
    SORBIC ACID (UNII: X045WJ989B)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    PEPPERMINT (UNII: V95R5KMY2B)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorPEPPERMINTImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:70752-101-12473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/22/2019
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA21242305/22/2019
    CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE 
    cyproheptadine hydrochloride solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70752-185
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: NJ82J0F8QC) (CYPROHEPTADINE - UNII:2YHB6175DO) CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE2 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: B22547B95K)  
    SORBIC ACID (UNII: X045WJ989B)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    PEPPERMINT (UNII: V95R5KMY2B)  
    BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE (UNII: REK4960K2U)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorPEPPERMINTImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:70752-185-12473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/22/2023
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA21242312/22/2023
    Labeler - QUAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS LLC (073645339)
    Registrant - QUAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS LLC (073645339)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    QUAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS LLC080281331MANUFACTURE(70752-101, 70752-185) , pack(70752-101, 70752-185)