# PERIACTIN
> **NDA013220** · New Drug Application · Sponsor: MERCK · Approved 1962-03-30
## Drug
- **FDA Application Number:** NDA013220
- **Application type:** New Drug Application
- **Brand name:** PERIACTIN
- **Generic name:** Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride
- **Active ingredients:** CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- **Dosage form:** SYRUP
- **Route:** ORAL
- **Marketing status:** Discontinued
- **Sponsor:** MERCK
- **First approval:** 1962-03-30
## Source
- [Drugs@FDA application overview](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=013220)
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