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Is It Safe To Give Practin Syrup To Increase The Appetite In A 2 Year Old?

Hello Sir, Hope you are fine. My daughter is 2 yrs old. She doesn t like to eat anything except breastfeeding. She is very lean. She was a premature baby. My doctor suggested to give syrup Practin to increase her appetite. Is it okay with my daughter? Please suggest me.
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

Young children are sometimes difficult to feed, I suggest you to be patient,try different food items and avoid junk foods like chocolate and chips, because they interfere with appetite.

Try to feed him with all family members,let him feed himself. Give plenty of fluids,glucose water and fruits. If he is feeding breast milk, continue to feed him along with supplementary food.

Even though practin syrup increases appetite and weight gain, use Practin syrup with caution, because it has antihistamine and it will cause drowsiness.

Thank you, I wish you a healthy baby.
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Is It Safe To Give Practin Syrup To Increase The Appetite In A 2 Year Old?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Young children are sometimes difficult to feed, I suggest you to be patient,try different food items and avoid junk foods like chocolate and chips, because they interfere with appetite. Try to feed him with all family members,let him feed himself. Give plenty of fluids,glucose water and fruits. If he is feeding breast milk, continue to feed him along with supplementary food. Even though practin syrup increases appetite and weight gain, use Practin syrup with caution, because it has antihistamine and it will cause drowsiness. Thank you, I wish you a healthy baby.