periactin

Frequently asked questions

What does Periactin treat?

Periactin (Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride) may be used to treat blepharospasm, cluster headache, nelson syndrome, pruritus, perennial allergic rhinitis, schizophrenia, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How is Periactin rated?

pharmaranks gives Periactin a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Periactin cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.07 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Periactin?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Periactin. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Periactin?

Periactin is marketed by Merck. You can see Merck's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Periactin a brand-name or generic drug?

Periactin is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride.

Is Periactin available over the counter?

No. Periactin is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Periactin come in?

Periactin is currently marketed as syrup and tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

Is Periactin FDA-registered?

Periactin is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA012649. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Periactin been recalled by the FDA?

Periactin has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Periactin safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Periactin a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.