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Your childโ€™s medicine at a glance

Heptin Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat loss of appetite. It is an effective appetite stimulant. It works by reducing the effect of a chemical messenger which regulates appetite.

Heptin Syrup is a combination of H1 antihistaminic and bile acid sequesterant medicines.

Uses of Heptin Syrup in children

Benefits of Heptin Syrup for your child

In Appetite stimulant

Heptin Syrup stimulates appetite by improving metabolism of the body. It works by improving liver function which boosts your digestion process and thus makes you feel hungry. This helps your body produce enough energy to carry out your daily work without feeling fatigue. Taking Heptin Syrup helps improve the nutritional status in people who suffer from malnutrition. It also helps in increase in weight and height naturally by improving the sleep pattern. You may see an improvement in your appetite after taking Heptin Syrup in few weeks.

Side effects of Heptin Syrup in children

Heptin Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, theyโ€™re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your childโ€™s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Heptin

  • Constipation
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Sleepiness
  • Blurred vision

How can I give Heptin Syrup 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 measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Heptin Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Kidney
CAUTION
Heptin Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Heptin Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Heptin Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Heptin Syrup

  • Heptin Syrup helps stimulate your appetite.
  • It may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
  • Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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Viyagra is originally work or it make feeling like that
Dr. Vinod Raina
Sexology
It is a sex stimulant
Depression and anxiety tried different medicine.now slight relief with stimulant
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.
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References

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  2. Cyproheptadine hydrochloride [FDA Label]. Pune, India: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2007. [Accessed 03 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from: External Link

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