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CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, USP
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 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-(5 H-dibenzo [a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)- 1 -methylpiperidine hydrochloride. The molecular formula of the anhydrous salt is C21H21N·HCl and its molecular weight is 350.89.
Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is available for oral administration in 4 mg tablets.
Inactive ingredients include: lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium starch glycolate.
Generic Name: Cyproheptadine
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