Tricholine Citrate+Cyproheptadine+Sorbitol

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Molecule Description

Cyproheptadine+Tricholine Citrate+Sorbitol is a combination medicine. It is used in treating loss of appetite and weight loss. It works by inhibiting the action of the chemical substance serotonin that acts as an appetite suppressant, thus increasing hunger by constantly increasing the energy requirement. Cyproheptadine+Tricholine Citrate+Sorbitol is available in the form of syrup, suspension, oral liquid, oral drops. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting cyproheptadine+tricholine citrate+sorbitol.

Uses

Cyproheptadine+Tricholine Citrate+Sorbitol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss.

Contraindications

When should one not use Tricholine Citrate+Cyproheptadine+Sorbitol

If you are allergic to cyproheptadine, tricholine or sorbitol
If you have or had obstruction of stomach, intestine or bladder
If you have or had a stomach ulcer
If you have any prostate problems
If you have eye problems such as glaucoma
Do not use this medicine in newborn or premature babies

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Sleepiness
Dizziness
Rash
Diarrhoea
Dryness of mouth, nose and throat
Altered coordination
Confusion

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

It is not advised to take cyproheptadine+tricholine citrate+sorbitol during pregnancy until it is considered essential by the doctor and potential risks justify the benefits.

Breast Feeding

It is not advised to take cyproheptadine+tricholine citrate+sorbitol while breastfeeding until it is considered essential by the doctor.

Driving

Cyproheptadine+Tricholine Citrate+Sorbitol may make you feel dizzy & drowsy, thus you need to be cautious while driving.

Alcohol

Avoid consuming alcohol with cyproheptadine+tricholine citrate+sorbitol, as it may worsen the side effects.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have high blood pressure or any other heart condition
You suffer from any respiratory condition such as asthma
You have an overactive thyroid gland
You have eye problems such as glaucoma
Cyproheptadine+Tricholine Citrate+Sorbitol should not be used in patients less than a year old

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Cyproheptadine works by inhibiting the action of a chemical substance (serotonin) in the body, which works as an appetite suppressant.
Tricholine citrate works by removing bile acids from the body, thereby converting the fats into good cholesterol, thus lowering the cholesterol levels.
Sorbitol acts as a syrup base and also as an osmotic laxative to relieve constipation.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way cyproheptadine+tricholine citrate+sorbitol works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Especially if you are taking medicines to treat your psychiatric illnesses or are taking medicines such as tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid, selegiline.

Dosage

Overdose

Seek urgent medical help if you suspect an overdose.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed any dose of cyproheptadine+tricholine citrate+sorbitol, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is already time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.