Cyprosin Drop
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Cyprosin Drop is a combination of two active medicines cyproheptadine and tricholine citrate. Together these medicines help stimulate appetite (hunger) in children. Also, it is given to treat allergic conditions in children.
Cyprosin Drop is a combination of H1 antihistaminic and bile acid sequesterant medicines.
Cyprosin Drop is a combination of H1 antihistaminic and bile acid sequesterant medicines.
Uses of Cyprosin Drop in children
Benefits of Cyprosin Drop for your child
In Appetite stimulant
Cyprosin Drop stimulates hunger in children suffering from long-term illness and enhances the availability of proteins for muscle mass building. It increases hunger by constantly increasing the energy requirements of your child. 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 nutritional status.
In Treatment of Allergic skin conditions
Cyprosin Drop is effective in treating allergic skin conditions with inflammation and itching such as severe itching in dengue fever in children. It works by reducing the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. It reduces the redness, rash pain, or itchiness caused by the skin's reaction to an irritant
Side effects of Cyprosin Drop in children
Cyprosin Drop does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Cyprosin
- Dizziness
- Increased heart rate
- Confusion
- Headache
- Dryness in mouth
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
How can I give Cyprosin Drop to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Cyprosin Drop may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cyprosin Drop works
Cyprosin Drop contains two medicines cyproheptadine and tricholine citrate. Together they stimulate the urge to eat (appetite). Cyproheptadine acts by reducing the effect of serotonin (a chemical messenger) in the hypothalamus, a part of the brain which regulates appetite. Tricholine citrate also helps in increasing appetite and spares amino acids for muscle enhancement.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Cyprosin Drop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cyprosin Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cyprosin Drop is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cyprosin Drop is recommended.
What if I forget to give Cyprosin Drop to my child?
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up on any missed dose, follow the prescribed dosing schedule strictly.
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Quick tips
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake, and chewing on sugarless candy may help.
- Cyprosin Drop can cause a bitter taste in your child’s mouth. Eating a piece of citrus fruit or sugarless candy may help.
- Never increase or decrease the dose by yourself as the dose is prescribed based on your child’s condition, body weight, and age.
- Do not give Cyprosin Drop to increase your child’s body weight under normal conditions. It is prescribed to treat malnutrition due to chronic illness.
- Call your child’s doctor right away if your child exhibits allergic rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty soon after the intake of Cyprosin Drop.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Patient concerns
FAQs
My child is having a long-term illness and is on medication. He is underweight with poor nutritional status and doesn't feel like eating anything. Can I give Cyprosin Drop?
Loss of appetite is a common side effect of some medicines. If given, Cyprosin Drop will help resolve this issue by boosting your child’s appetite and hunger. This will thereby improve your child’s nutritional status. But do make sure to speak to your child’s doctor before giving Cyprosin Drop to your child as that will help decide the perfect dosing and duration. It usually takes around a few days to weeks to show results. Make sure to inform the doctor if your child is taking any other medicines.
My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Cyprosin Drop?
No. It is true that Cyprosin Drop causes drowsiness as a side effect, but you should never give Cyprosin Drop to induce sleep in children. Consult your doctor if you have any queries regarding the use of this medicine or if your child is experiencing sleeplessness as it could be due to some other underlying disease.
How much Cyprosin Drop should I give to my child?
Adhere to the dose prescribed by your child’s doctor. The dose of the medicine is calculated according to your child’s body weight and age. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own as it may cause unwanted effects and can worsen your child’s condition.
How should Cyprosin Drop be stored?
Cyprosin Drop should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
When do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?
Never hesitate to consult your child’s doctor in case of any confusion, regarding dosage, duration, side effects, etc. Contact your child’s doctor immediately if your child develops serious side effects. These may include allergic reactions (such as facial swelling, trouble breathing), signs of liver problem (such as dark-colored urine, yellow eyes or skin), excessive sleepiness, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations, feeling confused or hyperactive, trouble passing urine, irritability, and vision changes.
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- 1. UNC Pediatric Feeding Team. Appetite Stimulation. [Updated 21 Feb. 2017]. [Accessed 31 Dec. 2020] (online) Available from:
- RxList. Cyproheptadine. [Accessed 31 Dec. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Name: Jupiter Pharmaceutical Ltd
Address: Synthesis Business Park,9C(A), Action Area - II,Rajarhat, New Town, Kolkata – 700157
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Cyprosin Drop. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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