Description: 

• An oral multi-vitamin and amino acid capsule fortified with an antihistamine, formulated to trigger the desire to eat and assist undernourished individuals in gaining healthy weight. 

Prescription: 

• Over-the-counter (OTC). 

Therapeutic Category:

•  Orexigenic / Appetite Stimulant and Multivitamin complex. 

Composition & Nutrition

• Active Ingredients/Composition: Each single capsule supplies a precise synergistic blend:
  • Cyproheptadine HCl (4 mg): A first-generation antihistamine that acts as a serotonin antagonist to safely stimulate the hunger center in the brain.
  • Lysine HCl (50 mg): An essential amino acid that works as a fundamental protein building block and natural gastric juice stimulant. 
• Vitamins: Contains a highly targeted Vitamin B-Complex to accelerate cellular energy production and tissue building:
  • Thiamine HCl (Vitamin B1): 10 mg
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): 5 mg
  • Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3): 10 mg
  • Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6): 2 mg
  • Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12): 5 mcg 

Minerals:

•  None. This specific variant does not contain elemental minerals.

Usage & Forms

Variant: 

• 30 Capsules pack. (It is also manufactured as a 200ml oral syrup for pediatric use). 

Consume Type: 

• Oral use only (swallowed whole with liquid). 
• Directions/Usage:
  • Standard adult dosing is 1 capsule daily, ideally taken in the evening before bedtime due to its relaxing effects.
  • Alternatively, it can be taken with your main meal to minimize any initial stomach shift.
  • Do not break or chew the capsule shell.

Safety & Storage

Common Side Effects:

•  Drowsiness/sleepiness (especially during the first 3 to 5 days of treatment). Other rare side effects include dry mouth, transient dizziness, blurred vision, or mild nausea. 

Package Type: 

• Plastic bottle containing 30 capsules, sealed inside a commercial outer paper box. 

Storage Advice:

•  Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C. Keep the bottle tightly capped to ward off moisture, and keep entirely out of the reach of children. 
• Safety Advice:
  • Avoid driving, operating machinery, or consuming alcohol while taking this supplement, as it can multiply drowsiness.
  • Do not give to newborns, premature infants, or children under the age of 2 years.
  • Contraindicated in individuals suffering from narrow-angle glaucoma, severe asthma, or urinary retention (prostate enlargement).

Supply & Brand Info

Manufacturer/Marketer:

•  Marketed and distributed by Zanza Specials International / Zanza Laboratories.

Country of Origin:

•  India / Nigeria (depending on the regional distribution hub supplying the market).