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Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
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Practin EN Syrup

Prescription Required

Marketer

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml) + Tricholine Citrate (275mg/5ml)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Practin EN Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat loss of appetite. It is an effective appetite stimulant. It works by reducing the effect of a chemical messenger which regulates appetite.

Practin EN Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are constipation, dryness in mouth, and blurred vision. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor.

Uses of Practin EN Syrup

Appetite stimulant

Benefits of Practin EN Syrup

In Appetite stimulant

Practin EN Syrup stimulates appetite by improving metabolism of the body. It works by improving liver function which boosts your digestion process and thus makes you feel hungry. This helps your body produce enough energy to carry out your daily work without feeling fatigue. Taking Practin EN Syrup helps improve the nutritional status in people who suffer from malnutrition. It also helps in increase in weight and height naturally by improving the sleep pattern. You may see an improvement in your appetite after taking Practin EN Syrup in few weeks.

Side effects of Practin EN Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Practin EN

Constipation
Dryness in mouth
Drowsiness
Sleepiness
Blurred vision

How to use Practin EN Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Practin EN Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Practin EN Syrup works

Practin EN Syrup is a combination of two medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Practin EN Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Practin EN Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Practin EN Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Practin EN Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Practin EN Syrup may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Practin EN Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Practin EN Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Practin EN Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Practin EN Syrup helps stimulate your appetite.
It may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Patient concerns

Lack of appetite.what should i do to increse my appetite?

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Regular exercise, plenty of fruits and salads , Tab Practin 1 tab at night x 5 days

My 18 months old baby boy, dint eat anything even refuses milk too. I have tried bonisan syrup,practin and aristozyme as well.but apetite increase for few days and he reverts to same situation. Kindly help what to do.

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

If you are concern of growth then keep records of height and weight and plot on growth chart. This will give you idea exact your child stands and how your child is growing link for growth chart-- http://iapindia.org/files/IAP_WHO%20WTforHT%200-5%20Boys.pdf. If you are concerned that your child may be underweight, consult your child?s physician. He will try to find any underlying reason for underweight like nutritional deficiency. Blood test may be required to find and confirm nutritional deficiency. If your child is underweight, start by ensuring that most meals and snacks are nutrient-rich. Good sources of protein for weight gain include eggs, peanut butter and other nut butters, bean soups, hummus and full-fat milk, yogurt and cheese. Whole wheat bread and pasta, mashed potatoes and hot cereal are excellent carbohydrate choices, while nuts and seeds, and avocados, are healthy fat sources to help your child gain weight.

Depression and anxiety tried different medicine.now slight relief with stimulant

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

My son , he is very lean body and very low to take of food,he is not at all interest in sweet, bitter but interested in sour. He is little bit of crazy and active, some more time he have suffered fever with cold with coughing etc,and treated with homeo. but still have little intake of food,saying that inducted by vomiting and saying , so pls provide food intake and increase immunity

Dr. Manju Singh

Homeopathy

On the basis of information you have provided you can consider following homeopathic medicines:ALFALFA MALT - ENERGY STIMULANThttp://www.1mgayush.com/Immunity/products/ALFALFAMALT/Standard1 teaspoonful, 2 times a day.

User feedback

Patients taking Practin EN Syrup

Twice A Day

56%

Once A Day

34%

Thrice A Day

What are you using Practin EN Syrup for?

Appetite stim*

100%

*Appetite stimulant

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