Description
Abyvita syrup is a multivitamin and mineral supplement formulated to stimulate appetite and support healthy weight gain, especially in individuals with poor dietary intake or underweight conditions.
Prescription
- Over‑the‑counter (OTC) — no prescription required .
Therapeutic Category
- Appetite stimulant
- Multivitamin-mineral dietary supplement .
Active Ingredients / Composition
- Cyproheptadine HCl (appetite-stimulating antihistamine)
- Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin A (typically 2,500 IU per 5 mL), B‑complex, C, D, E, alongside minerals such as calcium, iron, and zinc
- May include macronutrient components (e.g., malt extract, proteins) to aid weight gain.
Vitamins
Typically includes Vitamins A, B‑complex, C, D, and E .
Minerals
Includes calcium, iron, and zinc .
Variant
- Standard syrup format.
- Marketed specifically for appetite stimulation and weight gain.
Consume Type
- Oral syrup (liquid form).
Directions / Usage
- Usually administered to children and adults with poor appetite; standard 5 mL doses (e.g., twice daily) are common, though exact dosing should follow label instructions or healthcare provider guidance.
Common Side Effects
Likely to mirror those of cyproheptadine-based combos:
- Drowsiness or sedation
- Dry mouth, dizziness
- Potential nausea, headache, gastrointestinal upset.
Important to note potential effects on lactation—cyproheptadine may lower prolactin, impacting breastfeeding.
Package Type
- Bottles, typically 200 mL size .
Storage Advice
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and humidity—follow packaging instructions.
Safety Advice
- Allergy or sensitivity to cyproheptadine: avoid use.
- May cause sedation—avoid driving or operating machinery after dosing .
- Use caution or avoid in individuals with glaucoma, urinary retention, asthma, hypertension, peptic ulcers, hyperthyroidism .
- If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a healthcare provider (cyproheptadine can reduce prolactin).
- May interact with other antihistamines, antidepressants, sedatives, muscle relaxants, opioids, antifungals, or antibiotics.
Product Substitutes
- Similar cyproheptadine + lysine + vitamin combo syrups (e.g., “Cyprowal Syrup”, “Cyptone L Syrup”) available in some markets.
- Other weight‑gain or appetite stimulants like Apetamin syrup (though Apetamin is unregulated and of questionable legality).
Manufacturer / Marketer
- Marketed under Abyak Pharma .
Country of Origin
Fixomull Plaster
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