Periactin
Developed to mitigate severe allergic reactions and stimulate appetite to support healthy weight gain and alleviate itching.
- Categories
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories · Allergy Relief
- Active ingredient
- Cyproheptadine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 4mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Periactin, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Periactin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Periactin details
- Conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis · Urticaria
- Alternative names
- cyproheptadine
- Therapeutic class
- Piperidine Antihistamine
- Pharmacological class
- First-Generation Antihistamine
- Known off-label uses
- appetite stimulation; migraine prophylaxis; serotonin syndrome
- Minor side effects
- drowsiness; dry mouth; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- increased appetite; weight gain; constipation
- Serious side effects
- severe blood dyscrasias, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Alcohol; CNS Depressants
- Age restrictions
- Contraindicated in newborns and premature infants.
Contraindications
narrow-angle glaucoma; bladder neck obstruction; concurrent MAO inhibitor use; newborns
Patient summary
developed to mitigate severe allergic reactions and stimulate appetite to support healthy weight gain and alleviate itching.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises H1 histamine receptors and central 5-HT2 serotonin receptors, blocking allergic and satiety signaling.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safe based on animal models. Breastfeeding: May suppress lactation.
What you will receive
Periactin is the originator brand name, made by Merck. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Merck.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Cyproheptadine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.