Cyporheptadine compounded for horses is commonly prescribed for treating photic head shaking and pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction.
Pronunciation – (sip-roe-hep-ta-deen)
Similar active ingredient as Periactin®
Cyproheptadine requires a written prescription from a licensed veterinarian.
Specialty Veterinary Pharmacy does not make any claims of efficacy for this medication. These medications are not an FDA approved item, but are compounded in a licensed pharmacy.
SVPMEDS compounds Cyproheptadine to meet individual patients’ needs using USP <795> guidelines.