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Generic Periactin(Generic name: Cyproheptadine)
Periactin Drug Info
Periactin Drug Uses: Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine, relieves red, irritated, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; and runny nose caused by allergies, hay fever, and the common cold. It may also relieve the itching of insect bites, bee stings, poison ivy, and poison oak. Periactin also is used to stimulate appetite and weight gain. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition. Periactin is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How to Use Periactin: Periactin comes as tablets and a liquid to take by mouth. It usually is taken two or three times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take cyproheptadine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Periactin Precautions: Before taking Periactin: tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Periactin or any other drugs. Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other medications for allergies or colds, medications for depression or seizures, muscle relaxants, narcotics (pain medications), sedatives, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, and vitamins. Do not use cyproheptadine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor [phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine (Parnate)] in the last 2 weeks. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma, diabetes, glaucoma, ulcers, difficulty urinating (due to an enlarged prostate gland), heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, or an overactive thyroid gland. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking cyproheptadine, call your doctor.
Periactin Drug Interactions: If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking cyproheptadine. You should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you. Remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
Periactin Possible Side Effects: Periactin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dry mouth, nose, and throat, drowsiness, dizziness, upset stomach, chest congestion, headache, diarrhea.
Periactin Overdose: Seek emergency medical attention immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of Periactin overdose include: drowsiness, dizziness, upset stomach, chest congestion, headache, diarrhea.
Periactin Storage: Store Periactin at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Avoid excessive heat. Avoid freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Dispense of this medicine in a tight, light-resistant container. Do not store Periactin in the bathroom.
Periactin Missed Dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Disclaimer: The information found on this website is for informational purposes only. It does not cover all possible uses, procedures, safety measures, side effects, or drug interactions of the products. We are not responsible for the accuracy and reliability of this drug information, or any consequences arising from the use of this information. This is only general information and should not be relied on for any purpose.
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Common Questions
Q. What is your policy on medication expiry dates for Periactin?
Mysuperdrugstore.com fully complies with all the policies in expiry dates.
We always dispense the best dated products available. Generally our products will have an expiry date of at least one to two years from when we dispense them. In fact, we remove medication from our shelves at least four months prior to the date they expire.
How long can I use Periactin?
Periactin can be used for an unlimited amount of time, until you see a significant progres.
What are the differences between Periactin brand-name drugs and Periactin generic drugs?
You probably know that pharmaceutical companies carry out extensive research and clinical testing to win approval from the Food and Drug Administration for new drugs. The new drug is then protected by patent for at least 10 years. Hence, a brand-name drug. When the patent expires another drug company can "copy the recipe" for the brand drug. This "copy" is called a generic drug. The FDA requires that generic Periactin have the same active chemical composition, be dispensed in the same dosage form such as a tablet or capsule and be taken in the same dosage as the brand-name drug.
Mysuperdrugstore.com recommends the use of a generic drug only when it is "A" rated, the highest bioequivalent rating by the FDA.
Generic Periactin cost less and competitive pricing by the different manufacturers further reduces the prices. Occasionally, generic drugs may look different from their brand-name versions because the inactive ingredients such as fillers and dyes can be different. However, these ingredients do not affect the safety or performance (efficacy) of the drug.
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