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Periactin overdose - Overview

Alternative Names

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride overdose

Definition of Periactin overdose:

Periactin is an antihistamine drug, which is used to relieve allergy symptoms. A periactin overdose occurs when someone takes too much of this drug.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Cyproheptadine

Where Found:

The generic drug name for Periactin is cyproheptadine hydrochloride. This medicine may also be sold under the following brand names:

  • Klarivitina
  • Nuran
  • Periatinol

This list may not be all-inclusive.

  • Reviewed last on: 4/19/2007
  • Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.