Description:

Cirotamin Tablets 30’s is a multivitamin + mineral nutritional supplement tablet commonly used to support general health, improve appetite, boost energy levels, aid recovery from illness, correct mild vitamin/mineral deficiencies, and promote overall vitality. It is frequently given to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing poor appetite, weakness, fatigue, slow growth, or nutritional stress. In Ghana (Accra), it is a very popular, affordable OTC supplement widely available in pharmacies for daily nutritional support and as an appetite tonic.

Prescription: Over-the-counter (OTC) dietary supplement. No prescription required in Ghana; freely sold in pharmacies, supermarkets, and health stores. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if there is a diagnosed deficiency, chronic illness, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or for use in young children.

Therapeutic Category:

Multivitamin + Multimineral Nutritional Supplement / Appetite & Wellness Tonic.

Active Ingredients/Composition: Each tablet typically contains a balanced blend of: Vitamins:

• Vitamin A (as retinol or beta-carotene) – 2,000–5,000 IU
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) – 2–5 mg
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) – 2–5 mg
• Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) – 10–20 mg
• Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate) – 5–10 mg
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) – 2–5 mg
• Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) – 5–15 mcg
• Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) – 30–60 mg
• Vitamin D – 200–400 IU
• Vitamin E – 5–15 IU
• Folic acid – 100–400 mcg

Minerals:

• Iron (as ferrous fumarate or sulfate) – 10–18 mg
• Zinc (as zinc sulfate) – 5–15 mg
• Calcium (as calcium carbonate or phosphate) – 50–150 mg
• Magnesium – 20–50 mg
• Trace amounts of copper, manganese, iodine, selenium (in some formulations)

Other ingredients: Lysine hydrochloride (50–100 mg – amino acid for appetite/growth), excipients (microcrystalline cellulose, starch, magnesium stearate, talc), and coating agents. Tablets are usually yellow/orange, round, film-coated.

Vitamins: Yes – Broad spectrum, with emphasis on B-complex vitamins and vitamin C, D, E, A.

Minerals: Yes – Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, and traces of others.

Variant:

• Cirotamin Tablets 30’s (standard pack of 30 tablets). Related variants: Cirotamin Syrup (liquid form for easier intake, especially in children), Cirotamin Forte (higher potency), Cirotamin-M (with added minerals), or smaller packs (10’s or 60’s). The 30-tablet pack is the most common.

Consume Type: Oral – Tablet (swallow whole with water; do not crush or chew unless advised).

Directions/Usage: Adults and children over 12 years: 1 tablet once daily (preferably with or after a meal).

• Children 6–12 years (if prescribed): ½–1 tablet once daily.
• Take consistently for nutritional support.
• Duration: Usually 1–3 months or as needed; do not exceed recommended dose or use continuously long-term without guidance.
• Best absorbed with food (especially fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E).

Common Side Effects: Generally well-tolerated; mild/rare:

• Gastrointestinal upset (nausea, bloating, constipation – especially from iron).
• Urine discoloration (harmless bright yellow from B vitamins).
• Mild allergic reactions (rash, itching – very rare). Discontinue if severe.

Package Type:

Blister packs (commonly 3×10 = 30 tablets; foil blisters in carton or box with nutritional information, dosage guide, and expiry).

Storage Advice: Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (below 25–30°C), away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep tightly closed. Out of reach of children.

Safety Advice:

• Dietary supplement—not a substitute for balanced diet or medical treatment of diagnosed deficiencies (blood tests recommended if suspected).
• Consult doctor before use if pregnant/breastfeeding (high vitamin A may exceed safe limits), have iron overload disorders (hemochromatosis), kidney stones (calcium/vitamin D risk), or on medications.
• Do not exceed dose (risk of vitamin/mineral excess, especially A, D, iron).
• If nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark stools, or unusual symptoms occur, stop use and seek advice.
• Keep out of reach of children (overdose risk from iron and fat-soluble vitamins).

Product Substitutes: Similar multivitamin + mineral + appetite support tablets in Ghana (often 30’s packs):

• Astymin Tablets or Syrup
• Apetamin Tablets (if available)
• Centrum Advance or Centrum Kids
• Supradyn or other multivitamins
• Local brands like Fine Life Multivitamin or Kinapharma tonics Consult pharmacist in Accra (e.g., Scab Pharmacy) for options.

Manufacturer/Marketer:

Luex Healthcare (Ghana-based or affiliated company; produces Cirotamin as part of its nutritional and paediatric tonic range). Marketed/distributed locally in Ghana by Luex Healthcare or pharmacies (widely stocked).

Country of Origin:

Ghana (manufactured locally by Luex Healthcare or under license; widely available in Accra pharmacies as a local product).