Cyproheptadine other name?

What is the other name for cyproheptadine?

Cyproheptadine is also known by the generic name cyproheptadine hydrochloride (often written as cyproheptadine HCl). [1]

Why do labels and prescriptions list different names?

Many products use the salt form in the name. If a package says “cyproheptadine HCl,” it is the same medication as cyproheptadine as the active ingredient. [1]

Are there brand names too?

Yes. Cyproheptadine is sold under various brand names depending on the country and manufacturer, but the consistent “other name” you’ll most reliably see is cyproheptadine hydrochloride. [1]

Can you search it by spelling variants?

You may see the same drug spelled or written slightly differently (for example, with “hydrochloride” abbreviated as HCl). These refer to the same medicine. [1]

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugs.com/international/cyproheptadine.html