Apetamin Syrup
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Product introduction
Apetamin Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms of inflammation as well as itching, swelling and rashes. It is also used to treat loss of appetite (need for food). It is an effective hunger stimulant.
Apetamin Syrup can be taken with or without food and it is better to take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe.
This medicine may cause some amount of dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that needs attention. Consult your doctor if it persists or worries you. It may cause a headache in some cases. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.
Uses of Apetamin Syrup
Benefits of Apetamin Syrup
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
Apetamin Syrup prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation and symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It lowers your immune system’s response to these conditions so you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
Side effects of Apetamin 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 Apetamin
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Impaired coordination
- Sleepiness
How to use Apetamin 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. Apetamin Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Apetamin Syrup works
Apetamin Syrup is an antihistamine medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions. Due to constant increased energy intake and stimulation of growth hormone secretion, it stimulates the appetite too.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Apetamin Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Apetamin Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Apetamin Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Apetamin Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Apetamin Syrup may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Apetamin Syrup may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Apetamin Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Apetamin Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Apetamin Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Apetamin Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Apetamin Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Take Apetamin Syrup as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Apetamin Syrup, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dibenzocycloheptenes Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class
First-Generation H1 Antihistamines
Interaction with drugs
Taking Apetamin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Cyproheptadine may reduce the efficacy of Vilazodone.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Cyproheptadine may reduce the efficacy of Sertraline.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Cyproheptadine may reduce the efficacy of Escitalopram Oxalate.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations
Concurrent use may increase the risk of intestinal obstruction.
watch out for symptoms such as dry mouth, increased heart rate, urination difficulties, constipation, loss of appet
Cyproheptadine may reduce the efficacy of Fenfluramine.
Your doctor may monitor the effects of Fenfluramine and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Apetamin Syrup
Twice A Day
100%
What are you using Apetamin Syrup for?
Appetite stim*
88%
Others
11%
Allergic cond*
1%
*Appetite stimulant, Allergic conditions
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
45%
Poor
28%
Average
27%
What were the side-effects while using Apetamin Syrup?
No Side Effec*
30%
Drowsiness
26%
Dryness in mo*
11%
Dizziness
11%
Sleepiness
9%
*No Side Effect, Dryness in mouth
How do you take Apetamin Syrup?
With or witho*
42%
With food
30%
Empty stomach
28%
*With or without food
Please rate Apetamin Syrup on price
Expensive
45%
Average
31%
Not Expensive
24%
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Expires on or after: November, 2025
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: November, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Apetamin Syrup. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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