Cyproheptadine
Other Antihistamines For Systemic Use
- Drug class
- Other Antihistamines For Systemic Use
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 4
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Cyproheptadine is a medication classified as an antihistamine for systemic use [1]. It is approved for treating various allergic conditions. These include perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, and allergic conjunctivitis caused by airborne allergens and food [1].
This medication is also indicated for mild, uncomplicated allergic skin reactions such as urticaria and angioedema [1]. It can help alleviate allergic reactions to blood or plasma and is used for cold urticaria and dermatographism [1]. Additionally, cyproheptadine serves as a therapy for anaphylactic reactions, used alongside epinephrine and other standard treatments once the immediate symptoms have been managed [1].
Cyproheptadine is available under several brand names [1].
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Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 3 | February 16, 2026 |
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 1 | December 12, 2025 |
USUnited States· FDA
3 products
Uses
INDICATIONS AND USAGE:
Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, Vasomotor rhinitis, Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods. Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema. Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma.
Cold urticaria. Dermatographism. As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled.
How to take
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
1 product
1 product on record with this regulator. Detailed label text (uses, dosage, side effects) is being ingested — the original document is linked under Sources [2].
Drug interactions
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Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 029ed3b6-175e-4a… · revised January 27, 2023 [PDF]
- [2]MHRA (UK) · PL002892271 · revised December 12, 2025
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