Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml)

DESCRIPTION

Apetamin Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms of inflammation as well as itching, swelling and rashes. It is also used to treat loss of appetite (need for food). It is an effective hunger stimulant. Apetamin Syrup can be taken with or without food and it is better to take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe. This medicine may cause some amount of dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that needs attention. Consult your doctor if it persists or worries you. It may cause a headache in some cases. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.

INTRODUCTION

In Treatment of Allergic conditions Apetamin Syrup prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation and symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It lowers your immune system’s response to these conditions so you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections. In Appetite stimulant Apetamin Syrup increases hunger by constantly increasing the energy requirements of an individual. It promotes the desire to eat and therefore, it is a safe and effective way of managing undernutrition or malnutrition. It helps to treat loss of appetite and improves the nutritional status.

USE OF

Treatment of Allergic conditions | Appetite stimulant

BENEFITS

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Apetamin Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Dibenzocycloheptenes Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS|Action Class::H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)

HOW TO USE

Apetamin Syrup is an antihistamine medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions. Due to constant increased energy intake and stimulation of growth hormone secretion, it stimulates the appetite too.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : UNSAFE – Apetamin Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. – Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Apetamin Syrup is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. – Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Apetamin Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Unless Apetamin Syrup is used to lower the prolactin levels in the mother, it should be avoided as it might interfere with breastfeeding. – Driving : UNSAFE – Apetamin Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Apetamin Syrup may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive. – Kidney : CAUTION – Apetamin Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Apetamin Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor. – Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – There is limited information available on the use of Apetamin Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Apetamin Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Headache

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

UNSAFE

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LACTATION INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

KIDNEY INTERACTION

CAUTION

LIVER INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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