Cypon Drops

Uses of Cypon Drops

Appetite stimulant; used for loss of appetite, underweight, poor weight gain (often in children) and as supportive therapy in nutritional deficiencies.

• •Helps improve appetite
• •Supports weight gain in underweight patients
• •Reduces allergy symptoms
• •May improve food intake in picky eaters when prescribed

How it works

Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine with antiserotonergic activity that can increase appetite. It may also reduce allergy symptoms like runny nose and itching.

Directions for use

Use only as prescribed by a pediatrician/doctor. Measure with a calibrated dropper; may be taken with or without food; if it causes stomach upset, give after food. Avoid driving/activities needing alertness if drowsy.

Side effects

Common side effects of Cypon Drops may include:

• •Drowsiness
• •dizziness
• •dry mouth
• •constipation
• •blurred vision
• •nausea
• •increased appetite
• •weight gain

Warnings & precautions

May cause marked sleepiness; avoid combining with other sedatives unless advised. Use with caution in glaucoma, asthma/COPD, urinary retention/prostate enlargement, liver disease. Not recommended for self-medication in very young children; follow age-appropriate dosing strictly. Seek help for severe allergy, breathing difficulty, or unusual excitement/irritability in children.