Do not take Periactin if:
- You are allergic (hypersensitive) to cyproheptadine or any of the other ingredients of Periactin.
- You are taking a type of medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for depression, such as meclobemide, phenelzine, tranylcypramine, linezolid or pargyline.
- You have a narrowing of the opening from the stomach (‘stricture')
- You have an eye problem called ‘glaucoma'
- You are being treated for an asthmatic attack
- You are elderly and not very mobile
- You have problems passing urine
- You have a stomach ulcer.
- You have rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.
- You wish to use Periactin to treat lower respiratory tract symptoms, including those of acute asthma.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Periactin if:
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are taking MAO inhibitors, alcohol or CNS depressants (e.g. hypnotics, sedatives, tranquillisers and antianxiety agents), medicines for anxiety (e.g . diazepam, alprazolam).
- Drugs with anti-serotonin activity, such as cyproheptadine.
- You have a history of bronchial asthma, increased intraocular pressure, hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease, or hypertension.
- You wish to engage in activities requiring motor coordination and mental alertness, such as driving a car or operating machinery.
- You have high blood pressure or heart problems.
- You have been told by your doctor that you cannot tolerate or digest some sugars (have an intolerance to some sugars).
Not to be administered to children under the age of two.
Antihistamines may diminish mental alertness; conversely, particularly in the young child, they may occasionally produce excitation.
Overdosage of antihistamines, particularly in infants and children, may produce severe side effects.
Always read all product packaging and labels prior to use.
