Appetite stimulant|Treatment of Allergic skin conditions

In Appetite stimulant Oraxin Drop 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.

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. Oraxin Drop may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Oraxin 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. Give Oraxin Drop 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 Oraxin Drop 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.

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. Oraxin Drop may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Kidney : CAUTION <p> Oraxin Drop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oraxin Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Oraxin Drop is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Oraxin Drop is recommended.

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.

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Appetite stimulant|Treatment of Allergic skin conditions

Dizziness | Increased heart rate | Confusion | Headache | Dryness in mouth | Blurred vision | Constipation

CAUTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q. 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 Oraxin Drop?::: Loss of appetite is a common side effect of some medicines. If given Oraxin Drop 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 Oraxin Drop 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.| Q. My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Oraxin Drop?::: No. It is true that Oraxin Drop causes drowsiness as a side effect but you should never give Oraxin Drop 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.| Q. How much Oraxin Drop 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.| Q. How should Oraxin Drop be stored?::: Oraxin Drop 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.| Q. 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.