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Cypon Drops
Manufactured byGeno Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsCyproheptadine (1.5 mg) + Tricholine (55 mg)
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Description
Cypon Drops is a combination of Cyproheptadine and Tricholine. It is used to increase appetite (hunger) in infants and children. It is also used to treat anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterised by low body weight and an obsessive fear of gaining weight. It works by stimulating the appetite centre in the brain.
Cypon Drops has some side effects like nausea, headache, muscle weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, or dry mouth, nose, and throat. These side effects may subside by themselves. However, consult your child's doctor if they persist or worsen. Avoid giving this medicine to your child if he/she is allergic to it.
Cypon Drops is to be given in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not give more than the recommended dose to your child. Give this medicine to your child at the same time daily for the ease of remembering and better results.
Cypon Drops may not be suitable for everyone. Inform the doctor if your child has any other health problems or taking any other medications.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Cypon Drops
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Cypon Drops
Vomiting
Nausea
Weakness
Dizziness and Drowsiness
Headache
Dry mouth
Blurred vision
Uses of Cypon Drops
What is it prescribed for?
Appetite stimulant and weight gain
Cypon Drops may be used to increase appetite (hunger) and improve weight gain if your child has loss of appetite or weight loss.
Anorexia Nervosa
Cypon Drops may be used to treat anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterised by low body weight and an obsessive fear of gaining weight.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for Cypon Drops to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Cypon Drops remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were observed with Cypon Drops.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Cypon Drops is not intended for use in pregnant women.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Cypon Drops is not intended for use in breastfeeding women.
Allergy
Avoid taking Cypon Drops if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any worsening of symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Angle Closure Glaucoma
Angle-closure glaucoma is a condition that develops when the drainage angle (a structure inside the eye that allows the draining of the fluid from the eye) gets blocked. This may cause an increase in fluid pressure inside the eyes and lead to vision loss. Cypon Drops is not recommended for use in case of angle closure glaucoma as it may worsen the condition.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)
MAO inhibitors are a class of medication used to treat depression. Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, and Selegiline are a few examples. Cypon Drops is not recommended for use if you are receiving treatment with MAO inhibitors due to the increased risk of serious side effects.
Symptomatic Prostatic Hypertrophy
Symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy is a condition of enlargement of the prostate gland (a walnut-sized gland located below the bladder in men, which produces fluid to nourish and transport sperm). Cypon Drops is not recommended for use in case of symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy as it may worsen the condition.
Peptic Ulcer
A peptic ulcer is a condition in which the sores are formed in the lining of your stomach, food pipe, and small intestine. Cypon Drops is not recommended for use in case of peptic ulcers as it may worsen the condition.
Bladder neck obstruction
Bladder neck obstruction is a condition in which urination is difficult due to blockage in the neck of the bladder (the organ that stores urine). Cypon Drops is not recommended for use in case of bladder neck obstruction as it may further worsen the condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Cypon Drops is not intended for use in pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
Cypon Drops is not intended for use in breastfeeding women.
General warnings
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland (a butterfly-shaped gland on the front of the neck) produces excess thyroid hormones (chemical messengers). Cypon Drops should be used with caution if your child has a history of hyperthyroidism as it may worsen the condition.
Liver/kidney conditions
Cypon Drops should be used with caution if your child has liver or kidney problems due to the increased risk of undesired effects.
Surgery
Inform your doctor about the use of Cypon Drops if you are undergoing any surgery including dental surgery as it may worsen bleeding.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose of Cypon Drops as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the recommended dose of Cypon Drops. Consult your doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Propoxyphene
Sodium oxybate
Amoxapine
Aripiprazole
Disease interactions
Asthma
Asthma is a breathing disorder caused due to narrowing of the windpipe and excess mucous secretion. Cypon Drops should be used with caution if your child has asthma, as it may worsen the condition.
Cardiovascular disorders
Cardiovascular disorders are conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. Cypon Drops should be used with caution if your child has a history of heart and blood vessel-related problems, as it may worsen the condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Cypon Drops may be given with or without food. Do not give in larger or smaller amounts than that prescribed by the doctor. Shake the bottle well before use.
Consult the doctor if your child experiences any undesirable effects that persist or worsen.
Ensure that you give the medicine to your child for the recommended duration. Do not stop the use of Cypon Drops without consulting the doctor.
Do not share the medicine with others as the cause of their disorder may be different.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Cypon Drops is a combination of Cyproheptadine and Tricholine. It works by stimulating the appetite centre in the brain.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Serotonin antagonist, Appetite Stimulant
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 20 Sep 2022
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