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Apcy Syrup Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE-2MG + TRICHOLINE CITRATE-275MG

Uses:

Treatment of anorexia (loss of appetite)

Medicinal Benefits:

Apcy Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called appetite enhancers, which are used to stimulate the appetite and increase body metabolism. Apcy Syrup is indicated for loss of appetite, weight loss, and anorexia nervosa (an eating disorder with low body weight). Apcy Syrup is also prescribed for underweight children with inadequate dietary intake, loss of appetite, anaemia, liver or digestive disorder. Additionally, Apcy Syrup is used as an adjunct to anti-tubercular (anti-TB) and antiretroviral treatment (anti-HIV) for weight gain. Apcy Syrup helps stimulate appetite, ensure weight gain, provide effective hepatoprotective action, and enhance protein synthesis. It is also indicated in hepatobiliary disorder (liver disease) associated with anorexia (lack/loss of appetite).

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Apcy Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called 'appetite enhancers' used to stimulate the appetite and treat alimentary tract and metabolism problems. Apcy Syrup helps in the treatment of lack of appetite, weight loss, and anorexia nervosa (an eating disorder with low body weight).

Apcy Syrup helps in the stimulation of appetite, ensures weight gain, provides effective hepatoprotective action, and enhances protein synthesis.

Dry mouth could be a side effect of Apcy Syrup . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help stimulate saliva and thereby prevent dry mouth.

Apcy Syrup may cause weight gain by stimulating the appetite. Apcy Syrup helps in weight gain and growth.

Diarrhoea might be a side effect of Apcy Syrup . Drink enough fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you experience severe diarrhoea or if you find blood in your stools.

Antidepressants, along with Apcy Syrup , especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), may prolong and increase the effects of Apcy Syrup . Consult your doctor before taking Apcy Syrup with other medicines to avoid unpleasant side effects.