Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness.

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Cyproheptadine
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Cyproheptadine, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Expert advice for Refexine Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Refexine to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Refexine and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. If you're on blood thinners, Refexine can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is cyproheptadine used to gain weight/for headaches?
No, cyproheptadine is used for treatment of allergies. Patient should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use

Q. Is cyproheptadine a narcotic/antihistamine/anticholinergic/steroid?
Cyproheptadine is antihistaminic drug which may have anticholinergic effects. It is not a narcotic/steroid

Q. Is cyproheptadine over the counter?
No, it is available with doctor's prescription only

Q. Is cyproheptadine safe?
It is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Can I take cyproheptadine with Benadryl/Tylenol/ibuprofen?
Yes, but Benadryl contains some amount of antihistaminic drug which may alter the effects of cyproheptadine. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does cyproheptadine get you high/make you gain weight/increase appetite/make you hungry?
Cyproheptadine causing these side effects is rare or uncommon. However, always consult your doctor if you experience such side effects

Q. Does cyproheptadine affect birth control?
No, it does not affect birth control. Patient should follow the advice of doctor before its use

Q. Does cyproheptadine have codeine/acetaminophen in it?
No, it does not contain codeine/acetaminophen in it.

Q. What is Refexine and what is it used for?
Refexine is a cephalosporin antibiotic used for treating many infections, for eg: infections of the ear, throat (e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis), chest and lungs (e.g. bronchitis, pneumonia) and urinary tract (e.g. cystitis and kidney infections).

Q. Is Refexine used for diarrhea?
Refexine has not been indicated for the treatment of diarrhea. Please talk to your doctor if you have diarrhea before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Is Refexine a cephalosporin?
Yes, Refexine belongs to a group of antibiotics called 'cephalosporins'.

Q. Is Refexine safe for infants?
Safety of Refexine in children less than 6 months of age (includes premature and newborn infants) has not been established. Please consult your doctor before starting any antibiotics in children.

Q. Is Refexine a penicillin?
Refexine is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different class of medicines known as cephalosporin and it works in a similar way as penicillins. However, they are different antibiotics. Please consult your doctor regarding their use.

Q. Does Refexine cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of Refexine. Diarrhea has been more commonly associated with higher doses. Stop the medicine if you have severe watery diarrhea that will not stop and you are feeling weak and have a fever. immediately consult your doctor.

Q. Does Refexine cause constipation?
Constipation has not been reported as a side effect with Refexine. Please consult your doctor in case you experience constipation while taking Refexine.

Q. Does Refexine cure chlamydia?
Refexine is not effective against chlamydia infections, so, it is not used for its treatment. Please consult your doctor if you have been diagnosed with a chlamydial infection.

Q. Does Refexine contain penicillin?
Refexine is a cephalosporin which has an action similar to penicillins but it does not contain any penicillin.

Q. Does Refexine cover pseudomonas?
No, Refexine is not active against pseudomonas. Most strains of pseudomonas are resistant to Refexine. Please consult your doctor if you have pseudomonas infections for the appropriate antibiotic treatment.

Q. Does Refexine contain sulfur?
No, Refexine does not contain sulfur. Please check the package leaflet (patient information leaflet) before using any medicine for its contents.

Q. Does Refexine cure syphilis?
Refexine is not active against the bacteria (Treponema pallidum) which causes syphilis. So, it is not used for the treatment of syphilis. Please consult your doctor if you have signs and symptoms of syphilis.

Q. Does Refexine cure gonorrhea?
Refexine can be used to treat uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (both penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing bacteria). However, always talk to your doctor if you have any infection as it should be diagnosed properly by a doctor before the start of antibiotics. Never take antibiotics yourself.

Q. Does Refexine treat typhoid?
Refexine is not indicated for the treatment of typhoid by the government regulatory authorities. However, Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommend the use of Refexine in children for uncomplicated typhoid fever. It is hence, advisable that you must take the antibiotics for typhoid fever only when it is recommended by your doctor. Do not take antibiotics yourself.

Q. Does Refexine affect birth control?
There is no evidence of cefexime affecting birth control (contraception). However, interactions may occur and Refexine may affect the action of birth control pills. Please consult your doctor to confirm whether you require a extra birth control measure while taking Refexine.

Q. Can I take Refexine with azithromycin?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Refexine and azithromycin. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Refexine and doxycycline together?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Refexine and doxycycline. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Refexine with paracetamol?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Refexine and paracetamol. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Refexine with folic acid?
Folic acid can be taken with Refexine as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between them. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.