Cyptone L Syrup

Cyptone L Syrup belongs to a group of combination medicines called 'appetite enhancers' used to stimulate the appetite and treat alimentary tract and metabolism problems. Cyptone L Syrup helps treat lack of appetite, weight loss, and anorexia nervosa (an eating disorder with low body weight). Besides this, it is also prescribed for underweight children with inadequate dietary intake, loss of appetite, anaemia, liver/digestive disorder, antiretroviral (anti-HIV drugs) treatment for weight gain, and adjunct to anti-tubercular (anti-TB drugs).

Cyptone L Syrup combines three drugs: Lysine, Cyproheptadine and Peptone. Lysine is a building block of essential proteins which improve appetite and digestion. Cyproheptadine works by reducing the effect of a chemical messenger in the hypothalamus called serotonin, thereby stimulating the appetite. Peptone increases the production of a protein (cholecystokinin) which controls appetite and food intake.

Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Cyptone L Syrup for as long as your doctor prescribes it. Cyptone L Syrup is generally safe to use. However, some may experience side effects like dry mouth, drowsiness, confusion, and ataxia (impaired balance or coordination). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Let your doctor know if you are using any prescription, non-prescription medicines, herbal or vitamin supplements before you take Cyptone L Syrup. Consult your doctor before taking Cyptone L Syrup if you are pregnant. It is not recommended to take Cyptone L Syrup if you are breastfeeding. Cyptone L Syrup may cause drowsiness, so drive with caution. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Cyptone L Syrup as it may cause increased drowsiness. Inform your doctor before taking Cyptone L Syrup if you have asthma, hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure, intraocular (eye) pressure, or heart problems. Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines and your health condition to rule out any side effects.

Cyptone L Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called Appetite enhancers used to stimulate the appetite and increase body metabolism. Cyptone L Syrup is a combination of three appetite enhancers: Lysine, Cyproheptadine, and Peptone. Lysine is a building block of essential proteins which improve appetite and digestion. Cyproheptadine works by reducing the effect of serotonin (a chemical messenger) in the hypothalamus (a part of the brain) which regulates appetite. Peptone increases the production of a protein (cholecystokinin) which controls appetite and food intake. Cyptone L Syrup is indicated for loss of appetite, weight loss, and anorexia nervosa (an eating disorder with low body weight). Cyptone L Syrup is also prescribed for underweight children with inadequate dietary intake, loss of appetite, anaemia, liver, or digestive disorder.

• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness
• Confusion
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Ataxia (impaired balance or coordination)

Do not take Cyptone L Syrup if you are allergic to any of its contents; you have peptic ulcers, prostatic hypertrophy, bladder neck obstruction, pyloroduodenal obstruction, and glaucoma. Inform your doctor before taking Cyptone L Syrup if you have asthma, hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure, intraocular (eye) pressure, or heart problems. Cyptone L Syrup may show additive effects if taken along with alcohol, CNS depressants, and anti-anxiety drugs. Consult your doctor before taking Cyptone L Syrup if you are pregnant. It is not recommended to take Cyptone L Syrup if you are breastfeeding. Cyptone L Syrup may cause drowsiness, so drive with caution. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Cyptone L Syrup as it may cause increased drowsiness.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Cyptone L Syrup may have interaction with an antihistamine (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), an antidepressant (duloxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline), anti-convulsant (pregabalin, topiramate), and anti-psychotic (quetiapine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Cyptone L Syrup should be cautiously administered when you have any liver or kidney diseases, asthma, heart, diabetes, and swelling/inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis).

• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• CETIRIZINE
• DULOXETINE
• FLUOXETINE
• SERTRALINE
• PREGABALIN
• TOPIRAMATE
• QUETIAPINE

• ​​​Change your menu and eat food that you enjoy.
• Try not to skip meals. Make time for eating. 
• Limit excessive snacking in between meal times.
• If you feel eating three times as overwhelming, eat six smaller meals.
• Include calorie-containing beverages in your diet, such as protein shakes, fruit juices, milk, etc.
• Proper management of basic hygiene and bowel regularity can positively affect appetite in adults.
• Exercise regularly as it helps increase your energy expenditure, thereby helping in increasing hunger.
• You may eat more if you are having a good time during your meal. So, try to make mealtimes enjoyable by eating with friends and family or watching a favourite show.
• Setting the alarm for mealtime or posting a meal schedule on the wall could help adults remind them to eat.
• If you have trouble obtaining or preparing food or having difficulty with limited food choices, try delivery services that deliver fully prepared healthy meals.

• Cyproheptadine present in Cyptone L Syrup may cause dizziness and blur your vision, so do not drive a vehicle, operate heavy machinery, or perform hazardous tasks.

Appetite loss: Appetite loss is a condition in which an individual has no desire to eat food. Lack of appetite causes missing meals or less urge of hungriness, resulting in a deficiency of essential and non-essential nutrients required for the proper metabolism and growth of our body. The most common reasons for the decrease in appetite include psychological conditions like stress, anxiety, depression, gastrointestinal conditions (such as acidity, peptic ulcers, and ulcerative colitis), slow metabolism, age, lowered activity levels, other disease conditions (like AIDS, HIV, cancer) and some medication side effects. Some drugs, like digoxin, fluoxetine, quinidine, and hydralazine, can cause appetite loss (anorexia).