Aptivin 1.5 mg/55 mg Drop

Appetite stimulant
Treatment of Allergic skin conditions

Aptivin 1.5 mg/55 mg 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.

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.

In Appetite stimulant

Aptivin 1.5 mg/55 mg 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

Aptivin 1.5 mg/55 mg 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 irritantshow moreshow less

Aptivin 1.5 mg/55 mg 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-

Constipation

Blurred vision

Dryness in mouth

Headache

Confusion

Increased heart rate

Dizziness

Kidney:CAUTION

Aptivin 1.5 mg/55 mg Drop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aptivin 1.5 mg/55 mg Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aptivin 1.5 mg/55 mg Drop is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Aptivin 1.5 mg/55 mg Drop is recommended.

Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake, and chewing on sugarless candy may help.

Aptivin 1.5 mg/55 mg 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 Aptivin 1.5 mg/55 mg 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 Aptivin 1.5 mg/55 mg Drop.