Height Plus 2 mg / 275 mg per 5 ml

Indication

Appetite stimulant syrup for children and poor eaters, to promote appetite, growth and weight gain and to support the liver (cyproheptadine stimulates appetite; tricholine citrate is a lipotropic/hepatoprotective agent).

Ingredients

• Cyproheptadine hydrochloride BP eq. to anhydrous cyproheptadine 2 mg per 5 ml
• Tricholine citrate (65%) 275 mg per 5 ml
• Sorbitol solution (70%) BP q.s.

Direction

Oral route. Shake well before use. Dosage as directed by the physician; typical use is 5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoons) two to three times a day depending on age. Read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

Side effects

• Drowsiness or sedation
• especially with the first dose
• Dry mouth
• nose or throat
• Dizziness
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Rarely
• excitability or restlessness in children
• Rarely
• allergic reactions such as rash
• stop use and consult a doctor or pharmacist

Precautions

• Some persons may feel drowsiness with the first dose
• do not drive or operate machinery or appliances requiring alertness
• Do not use in children under 2 years
• newborns or premature infants
• Do not use if allergic to cyproheptadine or any ingredient
• Use with caution in glaucoma
• urinary retention
• asthma or epilepsy
• Avoid alcohol and other sedatives
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before use
• Use as directed by a physician
• consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if allergy occurs
• Keep out of reach of children