Hepsandin 1.5mg/55mg Drop

Short Description

Hepsandin 1.5mg/55mg Drop is a combination of two active medicines cyproheptadine and tricholine citrate that helps stimulate appetite in children and treats allergic conditions.

Dosage Form

Drop

Introduction

Hepsandin 1.5mg/55mg Drop is a combination of two active medicines cyproheptadine and tricholine citrate. Together these medicines help stimulate appetite (hunger) in children. Also, it is given to treat allergic conditions in children.

Never increase or decrease the dose by yourself as the dose is prescribed based on your child's condition, body weight, and age.

Hepsandin 1.5mg/55mg Drop contains two medicines cyproheptadine and tricholine citrate. Together they stimulate the urge to eat (appetite). Cyproheptadine acts by reducing the effect of serotonin (a chemical messenger) in the hypothalamus a part of the brain which regulates appetite. Tricholine citrate also helps in increasing appetite and spares amino acids for muscle enhancement.

Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake, and chewing on sugarless candy may help. Hepsandin 1.5mg/55mg Drop can cause a bitter taste in your child's mouth. Eating a piece of citrus fruit or sugarless candy may help. Never give Hepsandin 1.5mg/55mg Drop to increase your child's body weight under normal conditions. Call your child's doctor right away if your child exhibits allergic rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty soon after the intake of Hepsandin 1.5mg/55mg Drop.