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Is There Any Way To Increase Appetite In Kid?
we have tried everything possible to make my 2 1/2 year old to eat. He is not as tall as he shouldbe at his age and has lost weight. We are worried. The doctor says he is healthy and very smart and very talkative and playful. Is there something we can give him to increase his appetite that is not a drug?
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
Hello. Thanks for asking Healthcare Magic. Making children eat is difficult. You can use a syrup that has contains cyproheptadine hydrochloride 2mg and tricholine citrate 275mg per 5ml. Give 5ml two times a day 45 minutes before meals. Both these drugs are thought to improve appetite. Hope this helps. If you have any other queries/question please feel free to ask. Thanks and wish you and your kid a healthy life.
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