Drug Name: Periactin (Cyproheptadine)
Drug Uses: Periactin is used to treat sneezing; runny nose; itching, watery eyes; hives; rashes; itching; and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.
Although not approved by the FDA for this purpose, Periactin has been used to stimulate appetite in underweight patients.
Periactin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
How Taken: Take Periactin exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Periactin can be taken with or without food.
To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the syrup form of Periactin with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular tablespoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.
Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. The maximum amount of Periactin that you should take in 1 day is 32 mg.
Drug Class and Mechanism Periactin is an antihistamine. Periactin blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.
Missed Dose Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Storage Store Periactin at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
