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Is Cyproheptadine Safe To Be Given To An Infant With Loss Of Appetite?
Question: My son is 7.5 Months old. He was eating well till 6 Months of age but not eating well since then. His weight is also constant at 6.6 Kgs since last 2 Months. We visited his pediatrician and she told to give the medicine "Cyproheptadine 2 mg" 2 times a day - Picture attached.
As this medicine is primarily for Allergy but is also given to increase the appetite, hence just thought to confirm if it is safe to be given to an infant.
Thanks & Regards,
XXXX
As this medicine is primarily for Allergy but is also given to increase the appetite, hence just thought to confirm if it is safe to be given to an infant.
Thanks & Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
I don't recommend appetizers
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I take this opportunity to tell you certain scientific facts and relieve your distress -
1. An active is a well kid even if she/ he is not eating well.
2. Development of a kid is as important as or I would say even more important than growth alone.
3. As the kids grow their interest in food decreases and interest in play activities increases so that they eat small quantity and run away to play. As parents we need to be more patient and feed than less quantity but more aliquots per day.
4. This age rather than the quantity of the food I suggest you concentrate more on the number of times you feed her and also make whatever you feed her calorie dense by adding good amount of ghee to it.
5. I suggest you not to use appetite stimulants on long run as they may cause drowsiness.
Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani
I don't recommend appetizers
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I take this opportunity to tell you certain scientific facts and relieve your distress -
1. An active is a well kid even if she/ he is not eating well.
2. Development of a kid is as important as or I would say even more important than growth alone.
3. As the kids grow their interest in food decreases and interest in play activities increases so that they eat small quantity and run away to play. As parents we need to be more patient and feed than less quantity but more aliquots per day.
4. This age rather than the quantity of the food I suggest you concentrate more on the number of times you feed her and also make whatever you feed her calorie dense by adding good amount of ghee to it.
5. I suggest you not to use appetite stimulants on long run as they may cause drowsiness.
Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani
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