Grosyn 2 mg / 150 mg / 25 mg per 5 ml

Indication

Appetite stimulant syrup for poor appetite, loss of weight and under-nutrition in children and adults, e.g. during convalescence; cyproheptadine stimulates appetite while L-lysine and peptone provide nutritional support.

Ingredients

• Cyproheptadine hydrochloride BP (anhydrous) 2 mg/5 ml
• L
• Lysine monohydrochloride USP 150 mg/5 ml
• Peptone 25 mg/5 ml

Direction

Oral. Children 2-6 years: 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) 3 times a day. Children 7-14 years: 1 or 2 teaspoonfuls 3 times a day. Adults: 2 teaspoonfuls (10 ml) 3 times a day, or as directed by the physician. Shake well before use.

Side effects

• Drowsiness or sedation
• especially when first taken
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• nausea or constipation
• Increased weight
• Excitation or irritability in some children
• Rarely
• allergic reactions such as rash
• stop use and seek medical help

Precautions

• It is dangerous to take this preparation except under medical supervision
• May cause drowsiness
• do not drive or operate machinery if affected
• Not for children under 2 years
• Avoid alcohol and other sedatives
• Use with caution in glaucoma
• urinary retention
• asthma or with MAO inhibitors
• consult a doctor
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs