Acne Treatment and Cyproheptadine Solution

• Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Acne Treatment, Clearskin, Acne-Clear, Benzac AC, BenzePro, Benziq, Brevoxyl Acne Wash Kit, Fostex Wash 10%, NeoBenz Micro, Neutrogena Acne Mask, Oscion, Oxy Daily Wash, Oxy-10, Pacnex, PanOxyl, Persa-Gel, Riax, SoluCLENZ Rx, Triaz, BP Foaming Wash, BPO-10 Wash, BPO-5 Wash, Effaclor Duo, Neutrogena Clear Pore, PanOxyl Wash, PanOxyl-4 Creamy Wash, PanOxyl-8 Creamy Wash, BenzEFoam, Brevoxyl, Inova

• It is used to treat pimples (acne).

• Generic Name: cyproheptadine
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names:

  Periactin

Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Cyproheptadine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, itching, red or watery eyes, and other symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever). Cyproheptadine is also used to treat other conditions such as eczema or skin reactions to insect bites.

Cyproheptadine is sometimes used to treat certain types of headaches, including migraines.

Cyproheptadine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.