Ecydin Oral Drops
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Ecydin Oral Drops is usually given to children to treat a wide range of allergic symptoms like watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, hives (skin rash), and itching. It also helps stimulate appetite (hunger) in children who are dealing with chronic illnesses.
Give this medicine to your child by mouth with or without 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, give the same dose again. But refrain from doing so if it is already time for the next dose.
Allergic symptoms may be subsided with the initial few doses of Ecydin Oral Drops but hunger stimulation may require a few weeks of continued medicine assistance. Do not abruptly stop the medicine by yourself as sudden withdrawal of the medicine may result in recurrence of symptoms and worsen your child’s condition. Therefore, it is advised to continue the treatment for the prescribed duration for maximum benefit.
Your child may experience minor and temporary side effects like vomiting, nausea, dizziness, sleepiness, excessive hunger, abdominal discomfort, headache, excitement, and irritability, after the intake of this medicine. Usually, these symptoms subside 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. Also, inform the doctor if your child has or had any heart, liver, or kidney problems. It is also important to let your doctor know if your child is born premature or newborn. Any history regarding bowel obstruction, malnutrition, weight-related issues, and thyroid problems should also be well indicated to the doctor to avoid any complications in the treatment. Knowing the entire medical history will help your child’s doctor make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment better.
Give this medicine to your child by mouth with or without 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, give the same dose again. But refrain from doing so if it is already time for the next dose.
Allergic symptoms may be subsided with the initial few doses of Ecydin Oral Drops but hunger stimulation may require a few weeks of continued medicine assistance. Do not abruptly stop the medicine by yourself as sudden withdrawal of the medicine may result in recurrence of symptoms and worsen your child’s condition. Therefore, it is advised to continue the treatment for the prescribed duration for maximum benefit.
Your child may experience minor and temporary side effects like vomiting, nausea, dizziness, sleepiness, excessive hunger, abdominal discomfort, headache, excitement, and irritability, after the intake of this medicine. Usually, these symptoms subside 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. Also, inform the doctor if your child has or had any heart, liver, or kidney problems. It is also important to let your doctor know if your child is born premature or newborn. Any history regarding bowel obstruction, malnutrition, weight-related issues, and thyroid problems should also be well indicated to the doctor to avoid any complications in the treatment. Knowing the entire medical history will help your child’s doctor make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment better.
Uses of Ecydin Oral Drops in children
Benefits of Ecydin Oral Drops for your child
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
Ecydin Oral Drops 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 Ecydin Oral Drops in children
Ecydin Oral Drops does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Ecydin
- Vomiting
- Increased appetite
- Upset stomach
- Irritability
- Dizziness
- Headache
How can I give Ecydin Oral Drops to my child?
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. Ecydin Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ecydin Oral Drops works
Ecydin Oral Drops is an antihistaminic medication. It blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state and subsides (lowers) your child’s immune system’s response to these conditions. Ecydin Oral Drops also works as a hunger stimulant by stimulating the appetite center and inhibiting the satiety center, respectively. This results in an increased urge for food intake, thus increasing the total energy requirements of your child.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Ecydin Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ecydin Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ecydin Oral Drops in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if I forget to give Ecydin Oral Drops to my child?
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.
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Quick tips
- Ecydin Oral Drops is used for the treatment of allergies, reduced hunger, or weight-loss associated with a long-term illness.
- Never combine Ecydin Oral Drops with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects.
- Make sure that you always have enough medicine.
- Ecydin Oral Drops is prohibited for use in premature and newborn babies.
- Practice self-care tips:
- Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergens
- Encourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty places
- Ensure a well-balanced diet for your child.
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Ecydin Oral Drops, 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 Ecydin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, and confusion.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Cyproheptadine may raise blood levels of Paroxetine. and its active form.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
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.
Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Patient concerns
FAQs
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 Ecydin Oral Drops?
Loss of appetite is commonly observed with the intake of some medicines. Ecydin Oral Drops helps stimulate hunger and therefore, it is effective in managing poor nutrition. It usually takes around a few days to weeks to show results. Make sure that your child is not on any other medicines that exhibit a similar action as that of Ecydin Oral Drops since it may lead to unwanted effects or treatment failure.
My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Ecydin Oral Drops?
No, although this medicine causes drowsiness as a side effect, it should not be given to induce sleep in children. Consult your doctor if you have any queries regarding the use of this medicine.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Ecydin Oral Drops?
Ecydin Oral Drops can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Ecydin Oral Drops. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
How much Ecydin Oral Drops should I give to my child?
Ecydin Oral Drops should be given strictly as 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 Ecydin Oral Drops be stored?
Ecydin Oral Drops 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?
Always consult your child’s doctor at every step in case of any confusion. 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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