Description
Cyproheptadine HCl, Tricholine Citrate and Sorbitol Syrup is a medicine that helps increase appetite and treat problems related to digestion and metabolism. It’s used when people have a reduced appetite, lose weight, or suffer from an eating disorder called anorexia nervosa. When someone doesn’t eat enough, they miss out on important nutrients. Taking it helps them eat more, which means they get the nutrients they need.
Cyproheptadine HCl, Tricholine Citrate and Sorbitol Syrup contain three different ingredients: cyproheptadine, sorbitol, and tricholine. Cyproheptadine boosts appetite by reducing the effect of a chemical in the brain that controls hunger. Sorbitol acts as a syrupy base and helps relieve constipation. Tricholine helps remove bile acids from the body, which in turn helps lower cholesterol levels by making the liver produce more bile acids from cholesterol.
Medical Benefits
- This medicine helps boost appetite.
- It’s used to increase metabolism and body weight.
- Prescribed for conditions like loss of appetite and anorexia nervosa.
- Helpful for underweight children with poor diet, anaemia, or liver issues.
- It can be used alongside TB or HIV treatment to aid weight gain.
- It works by enhancing protein synthesis and protecting the liver.
- It is also recommended for liver diseases accompanied by loss of appetite.
Dirеctions For Usе
- Shake the bottle well before use.
- Follow thе rеcommеndеd dosagе of Cyproheptadine HCl, Tricholine Citrate and Sorbitol Syrup as provided by your hеalthcarе profеssional using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.
Storagе
- Storе it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight or hеat.
- Ensurе thе bottle is tightly sеalеd aftеr еach usе to maintain thе frеshnеss and еffеctivеnеss of thе supplеmеnts.
- Kееp it out of rеach of childrеn to prеvеnt accidеntal ingеstion.
Precautions
- This medicine may have interaction with an antihistamine (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), an antidepressant (duloxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline), anti-convulsant (pregabalin, topiramate), and anti-psychotic (quetiapine), medicine for hepatitis B infection (lamivudine).
- Cyproheptadine HCl, Tricholine Citrate and Sorbitol Syrup may have interactions with asthma, intestine problems, diabetes, heart, kidney, and liver problems.
- Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking medicine as it may cause increased drowsiness, tricholine present is a pregnancy category risk D medicine, so its use in pregnant women is not recommended.
- Breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine because it contains cyproheptadine, which may cause less breast milk production.
- This medicine may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Side Effects
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Black or Tarry stools
- Sleepiness
- Drowsiness
- Blurred vision
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I take antidepressants with this composition?
It’s important to talk to your doctor before taking it alongside antidepressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Mixing these medications could amplify their effects and cause unwanted side effects.
Does this medicine lead to weight gain?
Yes, it can cause weight gain by boosting appetite. It helps in gaining weight and promoting growth.
Can using this medicine make you feel dizzy?
Yes, some people may feel dizzy (feeling faint, weak, shaky, or lightheaded) when using it. If you feel dizzy, it’s best to rest until you feel better. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you’re alert again.
Is it okay to give this syrup to my child?
Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for your child if needed. The dosage will depend on their age. It’s typically given to underweight children with poor diet, anaemia, liver, or digestive issues.