Allegra (Fexofenadine Oral Suspension) and Cyproheptadine Solution

• Generic Name: fexofenadine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated; tablet, orally disintegrating; oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Allegra, Allegra ODT, Aller-Ease, Children's Allegra Allergy, Mucinex Allergy, Wal-Fex, Allegra 24 Hour Allergy, Allegra Allergy, Children's Allegra ODT, Allergy Relief, Allegra OTC

• It is used to ease allergy signs.
• It is used to treat hives.

• 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.