Frequently Asked Questions
Appebon® with Iron and Appebon® Kid Syrup are for children aged 2-12 years old experiencing loss of appetite.
It is always best to consult your doctor or pediatrician before giving any supplement or medication to your child to ensure proper management of your child’s condition.
Appebon® with Iron is given to children with poor appetite for a period of 3 months.
Appebon® Kid Syrup is for the maintenance of restored appetite and to prevent appetite loss for picky eaters.
The recommended dosage is 5mL or (1 teaspoon) once a day or as prescribed by your Pediatrician.
Appebon® is an appetite stimulant, it is best to give it to your child in the morning, with a meal or as prescribed by your pediatrician.
Appebon® is a nutritional supplement with ingredients specifically chosen in order to help provide essential nutrients for energy and improve the appetite of your child so that the child can do whatever he puts his mind into.
Lysine is an essential amino acid that is not produced by the body so, it is sourced from your child’s diet or through supplements. Lysine helps improve your child’s appetite and weight gain. It also important for proper growth.
B-Vitamins help your child convert the food he eats into energy that the body needs.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) helps your child’s body use carbohydrates as energy.
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is needed for your child’s healthy nerves, skin and red blood cells.
- Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) helps to prevent and treat low blood levels so that your child’s body has good metabolism, blood cells and nerves.
Iron helps promote your child’s good appetite and optimize physical growth and development.
Iron is for healthy blood. It is an essential mineral your child needs to produce healthy blood cells. When your child has healthy blood, your child’s immunity is also stronger – giving more protection against sickness and infection.
It also helps transport oxygen around your child’s body so that your child is able to optimize the conversion of food into energy.
Appebon® is ideal for children aged 2-12 years old only.
However, it is always best to consult your doctor or pediatrician before giving any supplement or medication to your child.
Appebon® with Iron (with Buclizine) can only be bought with a prescription from your child’s doctor.
- Appebon® with Iron (with Buclizine) 60mL: PHP 290.50
- Appebon® with Iron (with Buclizine) 120mL: PHP 551.25
Appebon® Kid Syrup can be bought over the counter in all leading drugstores and pharmacies nationwide.
- Appebon® Kid Syrup 60mL: PHP 115.75
- Appebon® Kid Syrup 120mL: PHP 185.50
- Appebon® Kid Syrup 250mL: PHP 358.50
• NOTE: Based on Suggested Retail Price (SRP).
• Actual retail price may vary per drugstore.
RENI stands for Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intake. This was presented by The Philippine Food and Nutrition Research Institute.
RDA stands for Recommended Dietary Allowance. This was presented by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences (USA).
They are both recommendations on the average daily levels of energy and nutrient intake needed to maintain good health and well-being.
Appebon has 100% RENI/RDA for Iron and Vitamins B1, B6, and B12.