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Cyproheptadine

Cyproheptadine Dosage

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmDConnie Zheng, PharmD
Reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD, Connie Zheng, PharmD
Last reviewed on October 6, 2023

The average cost for 60 tablets of 4mg of Cyproheptadine is $13.54 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 72.36% off the average retail price of $48.98.

tabletTablet

Dosage

Quantity

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Price per unit

4mg

60 tablets

$13.54

$0.23

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Dosage

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2mg/5ml

300 ml

$16.39

$0.05

Avg retail price
$44.30(Save 63.00%)
GoodRx discount
$16.39
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Typical dosage for Cyproheptadine

Your provider will determine your dose based on your age, body weight, and how your body responds to the medication. Cyproheptadine is available as tablets and an oral solution.

  • Adults: The typical starting dose is 4 mg by mouth three times a day. The typical recommended dose ranges from 4 mg to 20 mg daily.

  • Children ages 7 to 14 years: The typical dose is 4 mg by mouth two or three times a day. The maximum daily dose is 16 mg total.

  • Children ages 2 to 6 years: The typical dose is 2 mg by mouth two or three times a day. The maximum daily dose is 12 mg total.

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Why trust our experts?

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist in California. She has been a retail pharmacy manager and staff pharmacist for over 7 years and has contributed drug information content to different health companies.
Connie Zheng, PharmD, is a drug information pharmacist at GoodRx and a licensed pharmacist in California. She has over 6 years of experience working in independent pharmacies.

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