Propan is an appetite-stimulating supplement used for all types of anorexia as seen in malnutrition & anorexia nervosa. For nutritional support in post-op states, chronic illness, metabolic disorders, Fe-deficiency anemia & convalescence.
Propan contains the following active ingredients:
- Buclizine HCl 25 mg
- Fe sulfate 80 mg
- Nicotinamide 10 mg
- Vitamin B1 10 mg
- Vitamin B2 1 mg
- Vitamin B6 5 mg
- Vitamin B12 5 mcg
Physical recovery from an eating disorder, chronic illness, or other conditions takes time, patience, and strategy. Reintroducing foods and nutrients too quickly can cause additional problems. The eating disorder recovery process begins with rebuilding the body’s digestive system. Once basic digestive functioning is on the mend, it may be time to begin reintroducing nutritional supplements.
B vitamins, iron, and other nutrients are especially important because they affect the body’s hunger and desire to sleep. The improper balance of amino acids can lead to depression, sleeplessness, fatigue, lack of hunger, or intense cravings. Along with the B vitamins already mentioned, there are a variety of other vitamins essential to proper digestion and physiological functioning.
How Propan works
Propan induces a state of mild hypoglycemia or a decrease in blood glucose level. This sends a signal to the brain that the body is in a state of hunger thus, ordering it to eat by stimulating appetite.
This stimulation of appetite leads to increased food consumption and enhanced weight gain. Nutritional support during growth and development prevents metabolic and nutritional deficiencies due to malabsorption, restricted dietary intake, physical or mental stress, and trauma.
How to take Propan
Propan syrup
Children
2-6 years old: 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) once a day.
7-12 years old: 15mL (1 tablespoonful) once a day.
Generic Propan Capsules
Adult: Take 1 capsule daily or as prescribed by the physician.
Can a pregnant or breastfeeding woman take Propan?
No, pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid Propan because the safety of Buclizine and other ingredients in Propan in pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been determined.
What are the side effects of Propan?
Common side effects of Propan include:
- Blurred vision
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Epigastric pain
- Headache
- Incoordination
- Nausea
- Rash
- Urinary retention
- Vomiting
- Weight gain.
Special Precautions
Driving or operating machinery; open-angle glaucoma; urinary retention; prostatic hyperplasia, pyloroduodenal obstruction, epilepsy; renal and hepatic impairment; pregnancy.
Drug Interactions
Propan should not be taken simultaneously with:
Alcohol: Consumption of alcoholic drinks is associated with a significant elevation in the risk of iron overload. Studies have also shown that alcohol inhibits the absorption and usage of vital nutrients, including vitamin B12 and vitamin B1, or thiamin. MedlinePlus describes alcohol as “one of the major causes of nutritional deficiency in the United States,” the biggest problem being that excessive alcohol use contributes to a deficiency in B vitamins: vitamin B1 (also known as thiamine), vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folic acid. A mineral that alcohol tends to inhibit the absorption of is zinc.
CNS depressants: Central Nervous System (CNS) depressants are medicines that include sedatives, tranquilizers, and hypnotics. These drugs can slow brain activity, making them useful for treating anxiety, panic, acute stress reactions, and sleep disorders. Using these medications with Propan affects the way the medication works and increases the risk of serious side effects.
