Appitize Oral Drops

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS

Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:07 PM (IST)

Appitize Oral Drops is used in children to stimulate appetite and encourage better food intake. It is often prescribed for those struggling with poor appetite and inadequate weight gain. While it does not directly provide nutrition, it helps improve eating habits, which can support overall growth.

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General Information

Contains

Cyproheptadine (1.5mg)+ Tricholine Citrate (55mg)

Marketer

Instant Remedies Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Give Appitize Oral Drops to your child by mouth before food in the dose, time, and way prescribed by your child’s doctor. Give this medicine at a fixed time so that it gradually becomes a part of your child’s daily routine. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, help the child calm down and repeat the dose. For maximum benefit, it is advised to continue the treatment for the prescribed duration.

The intake of Appitize Oral Drops may cause minor and temporary side effects in your child, such as dizziness, confusion, dry mouth, and blurred vision. These symptoms will resolve once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, it would be best to consult your child’s doctor immediately in case of prolonged or bothersome events.

Inform your child’s doctor if your child is on any medical regimen or is allergic to any medicine, product, or food. The doctor must also be aware if your child has had bowel obstruction, malnutrition, weight-related issues, thyroid problems, or any heart, liver, or kidney problems. All this information will help avoid any complications in the treatment and will help your child’s doctor plan and make your child’s overall treatment better.

Uses of Appitize Oral Drops in children

Appetite stimulant

Benefits of Appitize Oral Drops for your child

Appetite stimulant
Appitize Oral Drops stimulates hunger in children suffering from long-term illness and enhances the availability of proteins for muscle mass building. It increases hunger by constantly increasing the energy requirements of your child. It promotes the desire to eat, and therefore, it is a safe and effective way of managing undernutrition or malnutrition. It helps to treat loss of appetite and improves nutritional status.

Side effects of Appitize Oral Drops in children

Appitize Oral Drops does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Appitize

Dryness in mouth
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Confusion
Restlessness

How can I give Appitize Oral Drops to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Appitize Oral Drops may be taken with or without food.

How Appitize Oral Drops works

Appitize Oral Drops contains two medicines: cyproheptadine and tricholine citrate. Together, they stimulate the urge to eat (appetite). Cyproheptadine reduces the effect of serotonin (a chemical messenger) in the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that regulates appetite. Tricholine citrate also helps increase appetite and spares amino acids for muscle enhancement.

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Quick tips

Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake, and chewing on sugarless candy may help.
Appitize Oral Drops can cause a bitter taste in your child’s mouth. Eating a piece of citrus fruit or sugarless candy may help.
Never increase or decrease the dose by yourself, as the dose is prescribed based on your child’s condition, body weight, and age.
Do not give Appitize Oral Drops to increase your child’s body weight under normal conditions. It is prescribed for appetite stimulation.
Call your child’s doctor right away if your child exhibits an allergic rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty soon after the intake of Appitize Oral Drops.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Appitize Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Appitize Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Frequently asked questions

My child is having a long-term illness and is on medication. He is underweight with poor nutritional status and does not feel like eating anything. Can I give Appitize Oral Drops?

Loss of appetite is a common side effect of some medicines. If given, Appitize Oral Drops will help resolve this issue by boosting your child’s appetite and hunger. This will thereby improve your child’s nutritional status. But do make sure to speak to your child’s doctor before giving Appitize Oral Drops to your child as that will help decide the perfect dosing and duration. It usually takes around a few days to weeks to show results. Make sure to inform the doctor if your child is taking any other medicines.

My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Appitize Oral Drops?

No. Appitize Oral Drops indeed causes drowsiness as a side effect, but you should never give it to induce sleep in children. Consult your doctor if you have any queries regarding the use of this medicine or if your child is experiencing sleeplessness, as it could be due to some other underlying disease.

How much Appitize Oral Drops should I give to my child?

Adhere to the dose prescribed by your child’s doctor. The dose of the medicine is calculated according to your child’s body weight and age. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own, as it may cause unwanted effects and can worsen your child’s condition.

How should Appitize Oral Drops be stored?

Appitize Oral Drops should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

When do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?

Never hesitate to consult your child’s doctor in case of any confusion regarding dosage, duration, side effects, etc. Contact your child’s doctor immediately if your child develops serious side effects. These may include allergic reactions (such as facial swelling and trouble breathing), signs of liver problems (such as dark-colored urine, yellow eyes or skin), excessive sleepiness, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations, feeling confused or hyperactive, trouble passing urine, irritability, and vision changes.

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Country of origin: India
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