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Is Cypon Syrup Recommended To Increase Appetite In A Child?
Question: can I give my kid cypon syrup for increasing her hunger . she is 6 year old and lost hunger after one week of viral fever
Brief Answer:
Cy pon helps but not recommended. Use natural ways .
Detailed Answer:
Hi there, Dr. Purushottm Neurgaonkar welcomes you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.
1 ) First of all do not panic.
2 ) As you might be aware that post viral infection, for next 15 to 20 days there is still some effect of the illness.
To name some of the symptoms - weakness, undue fatigue, muscle pains, skin rash, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite.
3 ) Your information about the syrup of Cyproheptidine, as an appetite stimulating agent absolutely right.
4 ) But it's use is not recommended now a days. It's use is not free from side effects, like sedation or dizziness , mood changes, irritability etc.
5 ) Instead use of natural body healers like fruits and vegetables juices will be of great help. Later on you can add vegetable soups.
Use of freshly ground black pepper powder in very small quantities and adding pure GHEE to soups will help to improve the appetite.
Once appetite starts improving, protein in the form of egg whites can be added.
6 ) Diet changes with gradually increasing physical activity will be helpful to improve her appetite and immunity in the long run.
I hope this answer helps you.
Please rate this answer and write a note how the answer was helpful to you.
I will highly appreciate it.
Thanks.
God bless you.
Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar
Cy pon helps but not recommended. Use natural ways .
Detailed Answer:
Hi there, Dr. Purushottm Neurgaonkar welcomes you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.
1 ) First of all do not panic.
2 ) As you might be aware that post viral infection, for next 15 to 20 days there is still some effect of the illness.
To name some of the symptoms - weakness, undue fatigue, muscle pains, skin rash, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite.
3 ) Your information about the syrup of Cyproheptidine, as an appetite stimulating agent absolutely right.
4 ) But it's use is not recommended now a days. It's use is not free from side effects, like sedation or dizziness , mood changes, irritability etc.
5 ) Instead use of natural body healers like fruits and vegetables juices will be of great help. Later on you can add vegetable soups.
Use of freshly ground black pepper powder in very small quantities and adding pure GHEE to soups will help to improve the appetite.
Once appetite starts improving, protein in the form of egg whites can be added.
6 ) Diet changes with gradually increasing physical activity will be helpful to improve her appetite and immunity in the long run.
I hope this answer helps you.
Please rate this answer and write a note how the answer was helpful to you.
I will highly appreciate it.
Thanks.
God bless you.
Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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