Hepectin Syrup 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.

Hepectin Syrup 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 it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.

Uses of Hepectin Syrup

Appetite stimulant

Benefits of Hepectin Syrup

In Appetite stimulant

Hepectin Syrup 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 Hepectin Syrup 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 Hepectin Syrup in few weeks.

Side effects of Hepectin 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 Hepectin

Constipation
Dryness in mouth
Drowsiness
Sleepiness
Blurred vision

How to use Hepectin 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. Hepectin Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Hepectin Syrup works

Hepectin Syrup is a combination of two medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Hepectin Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

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Quick tips

Hepectin 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

Viyagra is originally work or it make feeling like that

Dr. Vinod Raina

Sexology

It is a sex stimulant

Depression and anxiety tried different medicine.now slight relief with stimulant

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

this is response to my query on lack of sexual urge and poor errection ,I am diabetic as mentioned earlier. You have asked me since when I am facing this. Well some 5-6 years from now the urge has come down and though I do get the urge, its only when I have some alcohol and not without any stimulant, I have not used any such stimulant yet.Please suggest.

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

1.stop smoking and alcohol 2.join a gym and reduce weight. Do weight lifting exercises. 3.tablet sildenafil or viagra 1 tablet 1 hour before sexual activity. 4.Get tested so that u don?t have any of the following causes: 1.heart diseases 2. diabetes 3.neurological problems 4.hormonal problems 5.drug side effects

My son , he is very lean body and very low to take of food,he is not at all interest in sweet, bitter but interested in sour. He is little bit of crazy and active, some more time he have suffered fever with cold with coughing etc,and treated with homeo. but still have little intake of food,saying that inducted by vomiting and saying , so pls provide food intake and increase immunity

Dr. Manju Singh

Homeopathy

On the basis of information you have provided you can consider following homeopathic medicines:ALFALFA MALT - ENERGY STIMULANThttp://www.1mgayush.com/Immunity/products/ALFALFAMALT/Standard1 teaspoonful, 2 times a day.

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