Cyproheptadine with B-complex vitamins
Class: Appetite stimulant + Multivitamin nutritional syrup
Manufacturer: Meyer
Dosage Form: Oral syrup
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Uses:
Primarily as an appetite stimulant to improve appetite and promote weight gain, often in:
- Poor appetite, underweight, or eating disorders.
- Convalescence/recovery from illness, surgery, or malnutrition.
- Nutritional support in conditions with vitamin B deficiency (e.g., poor diet, alcoholism, certain illnesses).
- Growth/weight support in children (under medical guidance).
Cyproheptadine stimulates hunger; B-vitamins aid metabolism and energy. Not for self-treatment of serious conditions—often marketed for weight gain but evidence is limited/anecdotal; not approved for cosmetic use in regulated markets.
Dosage:
Take orally, with or without food (often after meals to reduce GI upset). Typical (follow label/doctor advice; as directed by physician in many inserts):
Adults: 10–20 mL (2–4 teaspoonfuls) daily or divided doses.
Children (if advised): Lower dose (e.g., 5–10 mL daily) based on age/weight—consult pediatrician.
Duration: Short-term (e.g., weeks); do not exceed without guidance. Not for newborns/premature infants.
Adults: 10–20 mL (2–4 teaspoonfuls) daily or divided doses.
Children (if advised): Lower dose (e.g., 5–10 mL daily) based on age/weight—consult pediatrician.
Duration: Short-term (e.g., weeks); do not exceed without guidance. Not for newborns/premature infants.
Side Effects:
Common (mild/transient): Drowsiness/sedation, dizziness, dry mouth/nose/throat, blurred vision, constipation, increased appetite/weight gain, nausea.
Less common: Restlessness, confusion, headache, unusual pulse, wheezing.
Serious (rare, seek immediate care): Severe allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty), convulsions/hallucinations, fainting, liver issues (jaundice, dark urine), or overdose symptoms (extreme drowsiness, irregular heartbeat).
Less common: Restlessness, confusion, headache, unusual pulse, wheezing.
Serious (rare, seek immediate care): Severe allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty), convulsions/hallucinations, fainting, liver issues (jaundice, dark urine), or overdose symptoms (extreme drowsiness, irregular heartbeat).
Warnings & Precautions:
Contains cyproheptadine—may cause significant drowsiness (avoid driving/machinery, alcohol, sedatives).
Not for newborns, premature infants, pregnancy, or lactation (contraindicated in many labels).
Use caution in elderly, glaucoma, prostate issues, or urinary retention (anticholinergic effects).
Monitor for weight gain/side effects; not for long-term cosmetic use without oversight (risks outweigh benefits).
Seek doctor if no improvement or adverse effects occur.
Not for newborns, premature infants, pregnancy, or lactation (contraindicated in many labels).
Use caution in elderly, glaucoma, prostate issues, or urinary retention (anticholinergic effects).
Monitor for weight gain/side effects; not for long-term cosmetic use without oversight (risks outweigh benefits).
Seek doctor if no improvement or adverse effects occur.
Pregnancy & Lactation:
Pregnancy: Contraindicated (cyproheptadine risks; Category B in some data but avoid).
Lactation: Contraindicated/not recommended (may pass into milk; risk to infant).
Lactation: Contraindicated/not recommended (may pass into milk; risk to infant).
Drug Interactions:
CNS depressants (alcohol, sedatives, hypnotics, tranquilizers): Enhanced drowsiness.
MAO inhibitors: Prolonged/intensified anticholinergic effects.
Other antihistamines: Additive effects.
MAO inhibitors: Prolonged/intensified anticholinergic effects.
Other antihistamines: Additive effects.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to cyproheptadine, B-vitamins, or excipients.
Newborns/premature infants.
Pregnancy and lactation.
Narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, or pyloroduodenal obstruction (relative).
Newborns/premature infants.
Pregnancy and lactation.
Narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, or pyloroduodenal obstruction (relative).
Price: Ksh 430/-
Notes:
200 mL bottle, each 5 mL typically: Cyproheptadine HCl 2 mg + Thiamine HCl 1 mg + Riboflavin 0.5 mg + Pyridoxine HCl 0.5 mg + Niacinamide 10 mg + Cyanocobalamin 1 mcg