Cyproheptadine Solution and Isopto Homatropine Ophthalmic Solution

• 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.

• Generic Name: homatropine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Isopto Homatropine, Homatropaire

Homatropine relaxes muscles in the iris (the colored part) of your eye. Relaxing these muscles helps to dilate or widen your pupil.

Homatropine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat an eye condition called uveitis. homatropine ophthalmic is also used to dilate your pupil before an eye exam, or to lower pressure inside the eye after eye surgery.

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