Apetin Drop 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.

Apetin Drop 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 Apetin Drop

Benefits of Apetin Drop

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Apetin Drop 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 Apetin Drop

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 Apetin

Dizziness
Headache
Impaired coordination
Sleepiness

How to use Apetin Drop

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Apetin Drop may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Apetin Drop works

Apetin Drop 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

Apetin Drop may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Apetin Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Apetin Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

CAUTION

Apetin Drop should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Apetin Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Apetin Drop in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Apetin Drop?

If you miss a dose of Apetin Drop, 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.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Take Apetin Drop 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 Apetin Drop, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dibenzocycloheptenes Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Action Class

First-Generation H1 Antihistamines

Interaction with drugs

Taking Apetin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Vilazodone (Oral Route) Moderate

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.

Sertraline (Oral Route) Moderate

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.

Escitalopram Oxalate (Oral Route) Moderate

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... More

Clozapine (Oral Route) Moderate

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... More

Fenfluramine (Oral Route) Moderate

Cyproheptadine may reduce the efficacy of Fenfluramine. Your doctor may monitor the effects of Fenfluramine and adjust the doses as per the observations.

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Patient concerns

To feel giddy sometimes during driving

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Take tab avomine for motion sickness

Swelling on leg ,morning sickness

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

This is usual in pregnancy.dp not worry.acaid spicy and oily food

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