Generic Name:

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride

Common Brands:

Periactin (discontinued)

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

First-generation antihistamines

Forms:

Oral tablet, oral solution

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

• Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
• Perennial allergic rhinitis (year-round allergies)
• Vasomotor rhinitis (non-allergic, non-infectious runny nose and sneezing)
• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin reactions (urticaria, angioedema)
• Cold urticaria
• Dermatographia

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance