I think my son and ur son' s problem are similar.But i feel the cause is different in both cases. For my kid he has indigestion and acid reflux. He just vomits completely.He don' t vomit any specific food.He vomits any food. What abt ur kid. Only milk or curd related is he vomitting?or all kinds of foods? I don' t have a solution for ur problem but will updae u what my kid' s pediatrician says after my kid' s tests.

thanks anushree and kruthi or u' re replies... i have shown him to the doctors and pediatrician a thousand times and they dont seem to be worried or concernd at all. but recently went to a new doc and he told me to pt him off cows milk and dairy poducts and watch hm for 2 weeks if nothing changes then i need to try with the reflux powder and if no changes then he will conduct some allergy test and then see what needs to be done.
but truely i am very worried as m lil one still doesnt want to have proper solid food he choks on it so i still mash most of the things and he just says few words. h is not very interested in talking....every day is a fight...hoping it will end soon.

Dear friends,
u r not alone.My son is 22 mos and weight is 10 kilo.He is fussy eater actually he doesn' t want to eat anything.He vomits a lot almost everyday and he got popo immediately after eating.everyday 3/4 times.I m so much worried what shd I do with him.I went to India and doc told he has indigestion problem.it will goes gradually.feel so hopeless sometimes.

hi
i had same problem with my 18 months old daughter since 6 months. i took her to india and showed her to a doctor there. he said its bowel infection and treated her with it. now her vomitting is better, but she keeps getting throat infection. Did u show him to the doctor. i am also giving her a medicines to increase her apetite by name ciplactin. i suggest you speak to your doctor to diagonise what is the problem. where do u live?

i really suffered, so i know how u feel but my daughter is still 8 kgs. very much underweight.

Hi Kruthi

I searched in net for ciplactin. I wanted to know what was it for ?Got the following details. Please don´ t use this kind of medicines when ur kid don´ t have severe problems. Even though we need to believe doctors we need to cross check the medicines they give especially when it´ s for kids. Once the damage is done we can never get it right. check whether u are prescribed with the same medicine or typed wrong name here in ur post .

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Ciplactin
Cyproheptadine hydrochloride Tablets


Composition
Ciplactin Tablets
Each tablet contains Cyproheptadine hydrochloride (anhydrous) IP 4 mg
Ciplactin Syrup
Each 5 ml contains Cyproheptadine hydrochloride (anhydrous) IP 2 mg

Description
Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is a serotonin and histamine antagonist with anticholinergic and sedative properties. The drug appears to compete with serotonin and histamine respectively, for receptor sites.

Indications
Ciplactin is indicated in the treatment of acute and chronic allergies such as dermatitis, eczema, mild and local allergic reactions to insect bites, hay fever, seasonal rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods, urticaria, angioneurotic oedema, drug and serum reactions, anogenital pruritus and pruritus of chicken-pox.
Ciplactin may also be used in the treatment and prophylaxis of migraine and vascular headache.

Dosage and Administration
In allergy and pruritus
Adults
12-16 mg per day in divided doses. The dosage is not to exceed 32 mg daily.
Children (7-14 years)
Usually 4 mg thrice daily. The dosage is not to exceed 16 mg daily.
Children (2-6 years)
2 mg thrice daily. Total dosage is not to exceed 12 mg daily.
Children under 2 years
Not recommended.
In migraine and vascular headaches
Prophylactically or therapeutically the recommended dosage is 4 mg initially repeated after half hour if necessary, not to exceed 8 mg in a 4-6 hour period. Relief is usually obtained in responsive patients with two doses (total 8 mg) and maintained with 4 mg every 4-6 hours.

Contraindications
Angle-closure glaucoma, stenosing peptic ulcer or pyloroduodenal obstruction, symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy or bladder neck obstruction, concurrent monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy, acute asthmatic attacks and hypersensitivity to cyproheptadine.

Warnings and Precautions
Drug Interactions
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors prolong and intensify the anticholinergic effects of cyproheptadine.
CNS depressants: Cyproheptadine may have additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants e.g. hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilisers and antianxiety agents.

Others
The drug should be used with caution in patients with a history of bronchial asthma, increased intraocular pressure, hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease and hypertension.
The drug may impair alertness in some patients, hence caution should be exercised in operation of automobiles and other activities made hazardous by diminished alertness. Prolonged therapy may cause blood dyscrasias.

Pregnancy
There are no adequate or well-controlled studies in pregnant women. It should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus.

Lactation
It is not known whether this drug is secreted in human milk. Because of the potential for serious side effects in nursing infants, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug.

Paediatric Use
Safety and efficacy of cyproheptadine hydrochloride in children younger than two years of age has not been established.
The drug should not be used in newborn or premature infants.

Geriatic Use
The drug is not recommended for use by elderly and debilitated patients as it is more likely to cause dizziness, sedation and hypotension in this category of patients.

Side Effects
Drowsiness, nausea and dryness of mouth. Occasionally fatigue, excitation, disturbed co-ordination, tremor, irritability, insomnia, vomiting, allergic rash, chills and headache.

Presentation
Ciplactin Tablets Blister pack of 10 tablets
Ciplactin Syrup Bottle of 100 ml




It´ s administered I.V. (that is, they let it drip into your vein).

It also has a LOT of rather nasty side effects, but that´ s the case with a lot of chemotherapies.

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I was given it when I had chemo after my surgery from finding out I had a brain tumor.