Cyproheptadine with B-complex vitamins
Class: Appetite stimulant + Multivitamin nutritional syrup
Manufacturer: Meyer
Dosage Form: Tablet
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Uses:
Primarily as an appetite stimulant to improve appetite and promote healthy weight gain, often in:
- Poor appetite, underweight, or eating disorders.
- Convalescence/recovery from illness, surgery, or malnutrition.
- Nutritional support in vitamin B deficiency (e.g., poor diet, certain illnesses, alcoholism).
- Growth/weight support in children/adults (under medical guidance).
Cyproheptadine increases hunger; B-vitamins aid metabolism and energy. Not for treating serious underlying conditions—often used short-term.
Dosage:
As directed by physician (typical adult dose):
1 tablet 2–3 times daily (preferably after meals or before meals to stimulate appetite).
Children (if advised): Lower dose based on age/weight—consult pediatrician (not for newborns/premature infants).
Duration: Short-term (e.g., weeks); do not exceed without guidance. Not for self-adjustment.
1 tablet 2–3 times daily (preferably after meals or before meals to stimulate appetite).
Children (if advised): Lower dose based on age/weight—consult pediatrician (not for newborns/premature infants).
Duration: Short-term (e.g., weeks); do not exceed without guidance. Not for self-adjustment.
Side Effects:
Common (often transient): Drowsiness/sedation (most frequent), 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): Confusion/hallucinations/convulsions, severe allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty), fainting, irregular heartbeat, or liver issues (jaundice, dark urine).
Warnings & Precautions:
May cause significant drowsiness—avoid driving/machinery, alcohol, sedatives.
Use caution in elderly, glaucoma, prostate issues, urinary retention (anticholinergic effects).
Not for newborns/premature infants, pregnancy, or lactation (contraindicated).
Monitor for side effects; not for long-term cosmetic weight gain without oversight (risks include dependency or metabolic issues).
Seek doctor if no improvement or adverse effects occur.
Use caution in elderly, glaucoma, prostate issues, urinary retention (anticholinergic effects).
Not for newborns/premature infants, pregnancy, or lactation (contraindicated).
Monitor for side effects; not for long-term cosmetic weight gain without oversight (risks include dependency or metabolic issues).
Seek doctor if no improvement or adverse effects occur.
Pregnancy & Lactation:
Pregnancy: Contraindicated (cyproheptadine risks).
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 495.5/-
Notes:
Pack of 30 tablets (blister packs)