Ducyl Tablet

Ducyl Tablet is an oral cyproheptadine tablet used to help relieve allergy symptoms. Each Ducyl Tablet contains cyproheptadine in the strength shown on the package label, and cyproheptadine is a first-generation antihistamine. It is used for symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, and itching from allergic conditions.

How it works: Cyproheptadine works by blocking histamine H1 receptors, which helps reduce the body’s allergy response. In tablet form, Ducyl Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract so it can help ease itching, sneezing, and other histamine-related symptoms.

Ducyl Tablet is a standard tablet dosage form, which can be a practical choice for adults and older children who can swallow tablets. Because it is a cyproheptadine tablet, it may cause drowsiness more than newer allergy medicines, so a doctor may choose it when sedating antihistamine effects are acceptable or useful. The exact labeled strength should be used only as prescribed, especially if a higher tablet strength is being considered for symptoms that need careful dosing.

• Seasonal allergy symptoms
• Allergic rhinitis
• Hives (urticaria)
• Itching from allergic reactions
• Watery eyes and sneezing

• Swallow Ducyl Tablet with water unless your prescriber gives different directions.
• You can take it with or without food; taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• If it makes you sleepy, your doctor may tell you to take it at night or at times that fit your schedule.
• Do not take extra tablets to make the medicine work faster.
• Avoid alcohol and other sedating medicines while taking this tablet unless your doctor says it is safe.
• Follow the exact dose and timing on your prescription label, since tablet strength determines how many tablets are needed.

Each Ducyl Tablet provides the cyproheptadine strength listed on the carton and strip label, so the number of tablets per dose depends on that labeled strength. Cyproheptadine is often taken multiple times a day in divided doses, but the exact schedule and any daily maximum are set by the prescriber based on age, symptoms, and tolerability. Do not increase the dose on your own, because this tablet can cause significant drowsiness and other side effects.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Cyproheptadine may include:

• Drowsiness, which may be more noticeable with this tablet
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Increased appetite
• Fatigue

• Do not drive, use machinery, or do risky tasks until you know how Ducyl Tablet affects you.
• Avoid alcohol because it can increase sleepiness and dizziness.
• Use extra caution if you have glaucoma, enlarged prostate, urinary retention, asthma, or stomach/intestinal blockage.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this cyproheptadine tablet.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to confusion, sedation, and falls from antihistamines like cyproheptadine.
• Do not combine with other medicines that cause drowsiness unless your clinician approves it.
• If this is a higher labeled tablet strength than you usually need, only use it under a doctor’s direction.

• Alcohol
• Opioid pain medicines
• Benzodiazepines and sleep medicines
• Other antihistamines or cold medicines that cause drowsiness
• MAO inhibitors

Store Ducyl Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.