Peritol G Liquid 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.
Peritol G Liquid 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.
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 Peritol G
Sleepiness
Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Blurred vision
How to use Peritol G Liquid
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Peritol G Liquid may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Peritol G Liquid works
Peritol G Liquid is a combination of two appetite enhancers: Lysine and Cyproheptadine. Lysine is a building block of essential proteins which improve appetite and digestion. Cyproheptadine works by reducing the effect of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the hypothalamus, a part of the brain which regulates appetite.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Peritol G Liquid may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Peritol G Liquid may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Peritol G Liquid during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Peritol G Liquid may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Peritol G Liquid may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Peritol G Liquid should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Peritol G Liquid may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Peritol G Liquid should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Peritol G Liquid may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Peritol G Liquid is prescribed to increase your appetite.
It can cause blurred vision and sleepiness, so do not drive and do not use tools or machines until you feel better.
Keep sipping water and try sucking sugar-free sweets or chewing sugar-free gum to get relief from dryness in the mouth.
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VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Patient concerns
Viyagra is originally work or it make feeling like that
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.
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References
Najib K, Moghtaderi M, Karamizadeh Z, et al. Beneficial Effect of Cyproheptadine on Body Mass Index in Undernourished Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Iran J Pediatr. 2014;24(6):753-758. [Accessed 26 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Combs Jr. GF, McClung JP. The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health. 5th ed. Westborough, MA: Academic Press; 2017.
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