Cyrate Oral Drops


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Albia Biocare
Active Ingredient Cyproheptadine (1.5mg) + Tricholine Citrate (55mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassVITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
User Rating4.9
User Reviews404

FAQ

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My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Cyrate Oral?
No. It is true that Cyrate Oral causes drowsiness as a side effect, but you should never give Cyrate Oral to induce sleep in children. Consult your doctor if you have any queries regarding the use of this medicine or if your child is experiencing sleeplessness as it could be due to some other underlying disease.
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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 Cyrate Oral?
Loss of appetite is a common side effect of some medicines. If given, Cyrate Oral will help resolve this issue by boosting your child’s appetite and hunger. This will thereby improve your child’s nutritional status. But do make sure to speak to your child’s doctor before giving Cyrate Oral to your child as that will help decide the perfect dosing and duration. It usually takes around a few days to weeks to show results. Make sure to inform the doctor if your child is taking any other medicines.
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How should Cyrate Oral be stored?
Cyrate Oral 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.
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How much Cyrate Oral should I give to my child?
Adhere to the dose 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.
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When do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?
Never hesitate to consult your child’s doctor in case of any confusion, regarding dosage, duration, side effects, etc. 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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What if I forget to give Cyrate Oral 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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Cyrate Oral Drops Reviews

Cyrate Oral 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.

Give Cyrate Oral to your child by mouth before 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,  help the child calm down and repeat the dose.

To experience significant hunger stimulation and weight gain, you may require to continue giving this medicine to your child for a few days a month. Therefore, for maximum benefit, it is advised to continue the treatment for the prescribed duration.

The intake of Cyrate Oral may cause minor and temporary side effects in your child such as increased heartbeat, dizziness, confusion, headache, constipation, dry mouth, and blurred vision. These symptoms will resolve 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. The doctor must also be aware if your child has or had bowel obstruction, malnutrition, weight-related issues, thyroid problems, or any heart, liver, or kidney problems. All this information will help avoid any complications in the treatment and will help your child’s doctor plan your child’s overall treatment better.

How Cyrate Oral Drops Works

Cyrate Oral 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.

How to Use Cyrate Oral Drops

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. Cyrate Oral may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Cyrate Oral Drops

  • In Treatment of Allergic skin conditions: Cyrate Oral is effective in treating allergic skin conditions with inflammation and itching such as severe itching in dengue fever in children. It works by reducing the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. It reduces the redness, rash pain, or itchiness caused by the skin's reaction to an irritant
  • In Appetite stimulant: Cyrate Oral stimulates hunger in children suffering from long-term illness and enhances the availability of proteins for muscle mass building. It increases hunger by constantly increasing the energy requirements of your child. It promotes the desire to eat, and therefore, it is a safe and effective way of managing undernutrition or malnutrition. It helps to treat loss of appetite and improves nutritional status.

Uses of Cyrate Oral Drops

  • Appetite stimulant
  • Treatment of Allergic skin conditions

Cyrate Oral Drops Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  CAUTION
Cyrate Oral should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cyrate Oral may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cyrate Oral is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cyrate Oral is recommended.

Quick Tips

  • Cyrate Oral can cause a bitter taste in your child’s mouth. Eating a piece of citrus fruit or sugarless candy may help.
  • Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake, and chewing on sugarless candy may help.
  • Never increase or decrease the dose by yourself as the dose is prescribed based on your child’s condition, body weight, and age.
  • Do not give Cyrate Oral to increase your child’s body weight under normal conditions. It is prescribed to treat malnutrition due to chronic illness.
  • Call your child’s doctor right away if your child exhibits allergic rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty soon after the intake of Cyrate Oral.

References

  1. RxList. Cyproheptadine.
  2. 1. UNC Pediatric Feeding Team. Appetite Stimulation. [Updated 21 Feb. 2017].

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