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Periactin - Cyproheptadine hydrochloride

Teva

Description

Sedating antihistamine.

• Adult: 4 mg, 3 times daily, usual range 4–20 mg daily, maximum 32 mg daily.

Indications

For symptomatic relief of allergy such as hay fever or urticaria, and pruritus.

Contraindications

Avoid use in the case of pregnancy or when breast feeding.

Preparations Available

Tablet

Price

Periactin 4 mg, pack of 30 = £5.99 (DT), NHS indicative price = £5.99

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