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Is It Safe To Give Cyp-L For Weight Gain In Children?

I have a 4.5 yr. old baby girl. She don t have eating problem. But her weight is not gaiining. Now a days her weight is only 12.2 kg. My Docotor gives her CYP-L. is it good to give her this medicine at this age? will it increase her weight? aur ek baat use kabz hai and baar baar ducloflex (enima) use karna parta hai.
Mon, 8 Aug 2022
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Hi,

CYP-L contains both cyproheptadine and tricholine citrate that acts as an appetite stimulant and used in the treatment of anorexia or loss of appetite and in the promoting of weight gain by blocking a neurochemical called serotonin that can reduce appetite. This medication also can be used to relieve constipation and to treat allergic symptoms. It should be used in children above 1 year of age and more.

It is a very safe and effective medication for the children if it is given in the dose and duration as directed by the prescribing doctor. On the other hand, Ducloflex contains bisacodyl that is used in the treatment of constipation. But without consulting your child's doctor, this medication shouldn't be used.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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Is It Safe To Give Cyp-L For Weight Gain In Children?

Hi, CYP-L contains both cyproheptadine and tricholine citrate that acts as an appetite stimulant and used in the treatment of anorexia or loss of appetite and in the promoting of weight gain by blocking a neurochemical called serotonin that can reduce appetite. This medication also can be used to relieve constipation and to treat allergic symptoms. It should be used in children above 1 year of age and more. It is a very safe and effective medication for the children if it is given in the dose and duration as directed by the prescribing doctor. On the other hand, Ducloflex contains bisacodyl that is used in the treatment of constipation. But without consulting your child s doctor, this medication shouldn t be used. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician