Abi UP Syrup is a combination of two active medicines cyproheptadine and tricholine citrate. Together these medicines help stimulate appetite (hunger) in children. Also, it is given to treat allergic conditions in children.

Give Abi UP Syrup to your child by mouth before food in the dose, time, and way prescribed by your child’s doctor. Give this medicine at a fixed time so that it gradually becomes a part of your child’s daily routine. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, help the child calm down and repeat the dose.

To experience significant hunger stimulation and weight gain, you may require to continue giving this medicine to your child for a few days a month. Therefore, for maximum benefit, it is advised to continue the treatment for the prescribed duration.

The intake of Abi UP Syrup may cause minor and temporary side effects in your child such as increased heartbeat, dizziness, confusion, headache, constipation, dry mouth, and blurred vision. These symptoms will resolve once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case of prolonged or bothersome events, it would be best to consult your child’s doctor without any delay.

Inform your child’s doctor if your child is on any medical regime or is allergic to any medicine, product, or food. The doctor must also be aware if your child has or had bowel obstruction, malnutrition, weight-related issues, thyroid problems, or any heart, liver, or kidney problems. All this information will help avoid any complications in the treatment and will help your child’s doctor plan your child’s overall treatment better.

Uses of Abi UP Syrup

Appetite stimulant

Side effects of Abi UP Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Abi UP

Increased heart rate
Headache

How to use Abi UP Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Abi UP Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Abi UP Syrup works

Abi UP Syrup contains two medicines cyproheptadine and tricholine citrate. Together they stimulate the urge to eat (appetite). Cyproheptadine acts by reducing the effect of serotonin (a chemical messenger) in the hypothalamus, a part of the brain which regulates appetite. Tricholine citrate also helps in increasing appetite and spares amino acids for muscle enhancement.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Abi UP Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Abi UP Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Abi UP Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Abi UP Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Abi UP Syrup may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Abi UP Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Abi UP Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Abi UP Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Abi UP Syrup is recommended.

What if you forget to take Abi UP Syrup?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up on any missed dose, follow the prescribed dosing schedule strictly.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Abi UP Syrup

₹33.9/Syrup

Cypo Syrup

Matins Pharma

₹69/syrup

97% costlier

Neocyp PD Syrup

Neorangic Healthcare Private Limited

₹51/syrup

46% costlier

Lillicip Syrup

Zalman Life Sciences

₹65.25/syrup

86% costlier

Pydine Syrup

Pifer Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹117/syrup

234% costlier

G Cyp Syrup

Gadin Biotech

₹78/syrup

123% costlier

Quick tips

Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake, and chewing on sugarless candy may help.
Abi UP Syrup can cause a bitter taste in your child’s mouth. Eating a piece of citrus fruit or sugarless candy may help.
Never increase or decrease the dose by yourself as the dose is prescribed based on your child’s condition, body weight, and age.
Do not give Abi UP Syrup to increase your child’s body weight under normal conditions. It is prescribed to treat malnutrition due to chronic illness.
Call your child’s doctor right away if your child exhibits allergic rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty soon after the intake of Abi UP Syrup.
Abi UP Syrup helps stimulate your appetite.
It may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.

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Patient concerns

Scalf muscle pain even after taking neurobion tabs.Took Neuromet for one month

Dr. Tarun Jain

Diabetology

if yes, then you need to do ABI (by Doppler) to rule our periheral vascular disease

Suffering from left leg back side pain. Back side of left leg swells in evening and by morning it is in normal size. Suffering from left leg back pain. Back side of left leg swells in evening and by morning it is in normal size.

Dr. Tarun Jain

Diabetology

If your diabetec and have leg pain, please check for PAD (periheral Artirial disease) by doing ABI (by Doppler)

Suffering from diabetes from last 9 years and taking Glykind M tab half tablet BID But five days back there was sudden fall in sugar (54 RBS)

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

thats very bad, hypoglycemia is not goodplz do following test and we will guide you for medicinesABI(ankle brachial INdex) , Doppler Lower LIMB, HBA1C, ECG, Serum Creatinine, BUN, AST, ALT, SERUM CALCIUM, BLOOD SUGAR PP AND FASTING, URINE FOR PROTEIN, BLOOD PRESSUREand also tell what all medicines you taking

Sir morning me mere empty stomach sugar 220 aya he aur abi me morning me tribet 2 tablet leta tha kya muje tribet 2 ko subh me aur saam ko dono tym lena chaiye kya ya phir koi dusari medicine leni chaiye Please suggest me sir in this matter.

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

A person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND LOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you souls not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

My child is having a long-term illness and is on medication. He is underweight with poor nutritional status and doesn't feel like eating anything. Can I give Abi UP Syrup?

Loss of appetite is a common side effect of some medicines. If given, Abi UP Syrup will help resolve this issue by boosting your child’s appetite and hunger. This will thereby improve your child’s nutritional status. But do make sure to speak to your child’s doctor before giving Abi UP Syrup to your child as that will help decide the perfect dosing and duration. It usually takes around a few days to weeks to show results. Make sure to inform the doctor if your child is taking any other medicines.

My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Abi UP Syrup?

No. It is true that Abi UP Syrup causes drowsiness as a side effect, but you should never give Abi UP Syrup to induce sleep in children. Consult your doctor if you have any queries regarding the use of this medicine or if your child is experiencing sleeplessness as it could be due to some other underlying disease.

How much Abi UP Syrup should I give to my child?

Adhere to the dose prescribed by your child’s doctor. The dose of the medicine is calculated according to your child’s body weight and age. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own as it may cause unwanted effects and can worsen your child’s condition.

How should Abi UP Syrup be stored?

Abi UP Syrup should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

When do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?

Never hesitate to consult your child’s doctor in case of any confusion, regarding dosage, duration, side effects, etc. Contact your child’s doctor immediately if your child develops serious side effects. These may include allergic reactions (such as facial swelling, trouble breathing), signs of liver problem (such as dark-colored urine, yellow eyes or skin), excessive sleepiness, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations, feeling confused or hyperactive, trouble passing urine, irritability, and vision changes.

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