Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop

Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop 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.

Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.The most common side effects are constipation, dryness in mouth, and blurred vision. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Appetite stimulant

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. Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop is a combination of two medicines: Choline and Cyproheptadine. Choline is a bile acid binding agent. It removes bile acids from the body. The liver then produces more bile acids using cholesterol, as a result, the levels of cholesterol in the body is lowered. Cyproheptadine works by reducing the effect of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the hypothalamus, a part of the brain which regulates appetite.

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Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop is prescribed to increase your appetite.

Keep sipping water and try sucking sugar-free sweets or chewing sugar-free gum to get relief from dryness in the mouth.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant pr breastfeeding.

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In Appetite stimulant

Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop 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 Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop 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 Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop in few weeks.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Blurred vision

Sleepiness

Constipation

Dryness in mouth

Alcohol:CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.Unless Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop is used to lower the prolactin levels in the mother, it should be avoided as it might interfere with breastfeeding.

Driving:UNSAFE

Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Apewin LT 55 mg/1.5 mg Drop may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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