Indications
• For support therapy in dysfuncation of Liver gall bladder & digestive system
• Hepato-billary disturbances 
• Cirrhosis
• Functional disturbances of alimentary tract
• Atonic constipation
• Loss of appetite 
• Weight loss
• Anorexia nervosa
• An adjunct to anti-tubercular & anti-retroviral regimens for weight gain. 

Contraindications 
Use of TRICHODINE is contraindicated in newborn or premature infants. Other contraindications to TRICHODINE include hypersensitivity to any ingredient of formulation, angle-closure glaucoma, stenosing peptic ulcer, symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy, bladder neck obstruction and pyloroduodenal obstruction. 

Precautions 
Cyproheptadine has an atropine-like action therefore, should be used with caution in patients with history of bronchial asthma, increased intraocular pressure, hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease and hypertension. Antihistamines may diminish mental alertness; conversely, particularly, in the young child, they may occasionally produce excitation. Patients should be warned about engaging in activities requiring mental alertness and motor coordination. 
Overdose of antihistamines, particularly in infants and children, may produce hallucinations, central nervous system depression, convulsions and death. Antihistamines are more likely to cause dizziness, sedation and hypotension in elderly. 

Drug Interactions 
MAO inhibitors prolong and intensify the anticholinergic effects of antihistamines. TRICHODINE may have additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants like, hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers and antianxiety agents. 

Dosage 
The usual recommended dose of TRICHODINE Syrup in children is as under: 
Below 3 years age: ½-1 teaspoonful bid. 
4-7 years age: ½-1 teaspoonful bid. 
7-14 years age: 1 teaspoonful bid. 
The usual recommended dose of TRICHODINE Syrup in adults is 2 teaspoonfuls Tid. 

Presentation 
TRICHODINE Syrup: Available in a bottle 200 ml.