Periactin
Cyproheptadine tablets for allergic rhinitis and hives. It blocks histamine, which stops the itching and sneezing.
- Categories
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories · Allergy Relief
- Active ingredient
- Cyproheptadine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 4mg
This listing uses Periactin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Cyproheptadine tablets for allergic rhinitis and hives. It blocks histamine, which stops the itching and sneezing.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises H1 histamine receptors and central 5-HT2 serotonin receptors, blocking allergic and satiety signaling.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: May suppress lactation.
What you will receive
Periactin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Cyproheptadine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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