PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

Cyproheptadine 4 mg acts as an antihistamine and appetite stimulant by increasing appetite and reducing allergic symptoms.
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) 10 mg supports carbohydrate metabolism and normal nerve function.
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 5 mg supports energy production and healthy skin and mucous membranes.
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 2 mg supports amino acid metabolism and haemoglobin synthesis.
Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 5 mcg is essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function.
Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 10 mg supports cellular energy production and overall nutritional health.
Lysine hydrochloride 50 mg supports growth, appetite stimulation, and protein synthesis.

Use / Indication

It is used as an appetite stimulant in children and adults with poor appetite.
It is used in undernutrition or failure to gain weight.
It is used in general weakness and nutritional deficiency states.
It is used during recovery from illness or prolonged debility.
It is used to support growth in children with poor dietary intake.

Direction of Use

It is taken orally in a measured dose as prescribed by a healthcare provider.
It is often taken before meals to stimulate appetite.
It should be used exactly as directed due to sedative effects of cyproheptadine.
It should not be self-adjusted or overused.

Side Effects

It may cause drowsiness or sedation, especially during initial use.
It may increase appetite leading to weight gain.
It may cause dry mouth, dizziness, or mild stomach upset.
It may cause constipation in some individuals.
Rarely, it may cause confusion or restlessness.

Warnings

It may cause significant drowsiness and reduce alertness.
It should be used cautiously in children and elderly patients.
It should be avoided in glaucoma, urinary retention, and severe asthma.
It should not be used with alcohol or other sedative medicines.
Overuse may lead to excessive weight gain and anticholinergic effects.

Interactions

It may increase sedation when taken with alcohol or CNS depressants.
It may interact with sleeping tablets, antihistamines, or anxiolytics.
It may interact with MAO inhibitors causing enhanced side effects.
It may enhance anticholinergic effects when combined with similar drugs.

Cautions

It should be used only under medical supervision.
It should not replace a balanced diet or proper nutrition.
It should be used carefully in patients with liver or kidney impairment.
It should be avoided in activities requiring alertness such as driving.