Aptirich Drop
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Product introduction
Aptirich Drop is a combination medicine used to treat loss of appetite. It is an effective appetite stimulant. It works by reducing the effect of a chemical messenger which regulates appetite.
Aptirich Drop is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are constipation, dryness in mouth, and blurred vision. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Aptirich Drop is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are constipation, dryness in mouth, and blurred vision. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Aptirich Drop
Benefits of Aptirich Drop
In Appetite stimulant
Aptirich Drop stimulates appetite by improving metabolism of the body. It works by improving liver function which boosts your digestion process and thus makes you feel hungry. This helps your body produce enough energy to carry out your daily work without feeling fatigue. Taking Aptirich Drop helps improve the nutritional status in people who suffer from malnutrition. It also helps in increase in weight and height naturally by improving the sleep pattern. You may see an improvement in your appetite after taking Aptirich Drop in few weeks.
Side effects of Aptirich 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 Aptirich
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Sleepiness
- Blurred vision
How to use Aptirich 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. Aptirich Drop may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Aptirich Drop works
Aptirich Drop is a combination of two medicines: Choline and Cyproheptadine. Choline is a bile acid binding agent. It removes bile acids from the body. The liver then produces more bile acids using cholesterol, as a result, the levels of cholesterol in the body is lowered. Cyproheptadine works by reducing the effect of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the hypothalamus, a part of the brain which regulates appetite.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Aptirich Drop. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aptirich Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aptirich Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Unless Aptirich Drop is used to lower the prolactin levels in the mother, it should be avoided as it might interfere with breastfeeding.
Unless Aptirich Drop is used to lower the prolactin levels in the mother, it should be avoided as it might interfere with breastfeeding.
Driving
UNSAFE
Aptirich Drop may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Aptirich Drop may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Aptirich Drop may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aptirich Drop is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aptirich Drop may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aptirich Drop is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aptirich Drop may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Aptirich Drop is prescribed to increase your appetite.
- Keep sipping water and try sucking sugar-free sweets or chewing sugar-free gum to get relief from dryness in the mouth.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant pr breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
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- Najib K, Moghtaderi M, Karamizadeh Z, et al. Beneficial Effect of Cyproheptadine on Body Mass Index in Undernourished Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Iran J Pediatr. 2014;24(6):753-758. [Accessed 26 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Combs Jr. GF, McClung JP. The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health. 5th ed. Westborough, MA: Academic Press; 2017.
Marketer details
Name: Depsons Pharma
Address: B-206, Fair Deal House, Swastik Char Rasta Navarangpura, Ahmedabad - 380009, Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
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