abitol syrup - Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml) medicine

Abitol Syrup - Uses, Price, Side Effects, and Dosage

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๐Ÿญ Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 27, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 27, 2026

What is abitol syrup used for?

Abitol Syrup contains Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml), an antihistamine that also stimulates appetite. It is used to increase appetite in underweight individuals and to treat allergic conditions like hay fever and hives. It works by blocking histamine and serotonin receptors, reducing allergy symptoms and promoting hunger.

  • Generic Name: Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml)
  • Manufacturer: Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š abitol syrup Uses & Benefits

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๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml)
Brand Nameabitol syrup
ManufacturerLincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassVITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action ClassH1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageRoom temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take abitol syrup

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of abitol syrup

  • Dizziness
  • Headache

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
MAOIs Moderate Increased risk of serotonin syndrome
Sedatives Moderate Enhanced sedative effect

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Low
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 27, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for abitol syrup

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Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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