Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine. This particular medicine works by blocking the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.

Cyproheptadine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, hives, rashes, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.

 

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