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my child age 15 months, his weight is below 10 Kgs. My Doctor suggested him CYP-L. is it good to give him this medicine at this age? will it increase her weight? and side effects and benefits. every month he will getting fever, cold, cough etc., he is not walking properly
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Cyp-L has cyproheptadine. It increases appetite by stimulating hypothalamic (part of brain) regions. And is a drug which is to be used with caution because of its side effects like dizziness, urinary retention, fever, dry mouth, loss of attention, etc.
I would advice you to continue only for a short duration like 2 weeks. If there is no improvement in appetite, better stop it !!
If your child is active do not worry.
Try doing a master health check to look for micronutrient deficiencies and undiagnosed body problems.
Give your child nutritious foods, vegetables and fruits. Do not dilute milk which is a common mistake mothers do.
The medication is prescribed to increase your baby's weight Take Care
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What Are The Side Effects Of CYP-L?
Hello, I ve read your queries and i understand your concern Thanks for writing to healthcare magic Cyp-L has cyproheptadine. It increases appetite by stimulating hypothalamic (part of brain) regions. And is a drug which is to be used with caution because of its side effects like dizziness, urinary retention, fever, dry mouth, loss of attention, etc. I would advice you to continue only for a short duration like 2 weeks. If there is no improvement in appetite, better stop it !! If your child is active do not worry. Try doing a master health check to look for micronutrient deficiencies and undiagnosed body problems. Give your child nutritious foods, vegetables and fruits. Do not dilute milk which is a common mistake mothers do. The medication is prescribed to increase your baby s weight Take Care