Hungry Syrup

Hungry syrup is an antihistamine used to cure lack of appetite in the body. It works by blocking natural substances like serotonin and histamine that causes inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.

This medicine is not prescribed for people who have an allergic reaction to it, women who are breast-feeding, a newborn baby or premature infant, an elderly person, those who have narrow-angle glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, a peptic ulcer or bladder, stomach, or bowel blockage.

If you are taking or have taken within the last 14 days a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, do not take this medicine. Keep your doctor informed about your medical conditions and other medications you are taking during this treatment.

One might take this medicine as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It is better to first check the label to know the directions before use. The dosage will also depend on the age, weight, medical condition, body size and response to treatment.

Do not use in neonates, safety and efficacy have not been established in children <2 years of age; symptomatic prostate hypertrophy. Hungry Syrup are more likely to cause dizziness, excessive sedation, syncope, toxic confusion states, and hypotension in the elderly.

In case reports, Hungry Syrup has promoted weight gain in anorexic adults, though it has not been specifically studied in the elderly. All cases of weight loss or decreased appetite should be adequately assessed.

• Decreased Appetite

• Allergic Disorders

• Hypersensitivity

• Narrow Angle Glaucoma

• Bladder Neck Obstruction

• Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors

• Drowsiness

• Headache

• Fatigue

• Nervousness

• Dizziness

• Increased Appetite

• Nausea

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Arthralgia

• Pharyngitis

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Use of this medicine with alcohol may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Hungry Syrup is probably safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be used in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Dosage should be reduced in patients with significant hepatic dysfunction. Kindly consult your doctor.

• What is the onset of action?

  The action of the medicine is initiated within 60 minutes after its administration.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine will remain active for about 8 - 12 hours after its administration.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

It has many uses, the most important of which is its action as an antihistamine, anticholinergic and local anaesthetic. The mechanism of action for the drug remains uncertain at this point of time, even though some experiments have been performed on rats to determine the same.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol causes an additive CNS effects, thus must be avoided while taking this medicine.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Following lab test might get a false report:

  • Diagnostic antigen skin tests
  • Amylases (S) get increased
  • Fasting glucose (S) get decreased.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Increased toxicity: MAO inhibitors may lead to hallucinations.

• Interaction with Disease

  • Do not use in neonates, safety and efficacy have not been established in children <2 years of age; symptomatic prostate hypertrophy; antihistamines are more likely to cause dizziness, excessive sedation, syncope, toxic confusion states, and hypotension in the elderly. In case reports, Cyproheptadine has promoted weight gain in anorexic adults, though it has not been specifically studied in the elderly. All cases of weight loss or decreased appetite should be adequately assessed.
  • Hypersensitivity to Cyproheptadine or any component; narrow-angle glaucoma, bladder neck obstruction, acute asthmatic attack, stenosing peptic ulcer, GI tract obstruction. Avoid use in premature and term newborns due to potential association with SIDS.

• Ques : What is Hungry Syrup?

  Ans : Hungry Syrup is a medication which has Cyproheptadine as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by obstructing the action of histamine.

• Ques : What are the uses of Hungry Syrup?

  Ans : Hungry syrup is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Loss of appetite, Appetite changes, Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods, Cold urticaria, Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, and Dermatographism.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Hungry Syrup?

  Ans : Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this drug.

• Ques : Is Hungry Syrup used to gain weight/for headaches?

  Ans : No, this medication is only used to cure allergies. Patients should not take it for headache or weight issues.

• Ques : Is Hungry Syrup a narcotic/antihistamine/anticholinergic/steroid?

  Ans : Hungry Syrup comes under the classification of antihistaminic drugs. It is not a narcotic or steroid.

• Ques : Is Hungry Syrup over the counter medicine?

  Ans : No, this medication is only available with doctor's prescription.

• Ques : Is Hungry Syrup safe?

  Ans : The drug is completely safe, however make sure you consume it only in recommended doses.

• Ques : Can I take Hungry Syrup with Benadryl/Tylenol/ibuprofen?

  Ans : Avoid consuming them together as these drugs can interact with each other and might alter the effects of Hungry Syrup.

• Ques : Does Hungry Syrup get you high/make you gain weight/increase appetite/make you hungry?

  Ans : Hungry Syrup only causes sleepiness in some individuals. Other than this, no other side effects are reported as of now.

• Ques : Does Hungry Syrup affect birth control?

  Ans : Studies reveal that this medication does not affect birth control. However, consult a doctor and follow his/her advice on it.

• Ques : Does Hungry Syrup have codeine/acetaminophen in it?

  Ans : No, Hungry Syrup does not contain codeine/acetaminophen in it.