Description:

•  A fast-absorbing oral syrup used to stimulate hunger signals in the brain and assist undernourished individuals or convalescing patients in gaining body weight. 

Prescription: 

• Over-the-counter (OTC). 

Therapeutic Category:

•  Orexigenic / Appetite Stimulant and Multivitamin complex. 

Composition & Nutrition

Active Ingredients/Composition: 

• Each 5ml of the oral syrup supplies a highly targeted therapeutic blend:
  • Cyproheptadine HCl (4 mg per 5ml): A first-generation antihistamine acting on the hypothalamus to trigger appetite stimulation.
  • Lysine HCl (50 mg per 5ml): An essential amino acid used to build tissues and stimulate healthy digestive juices. 
• Vitamins: Fortified with a high-dose Vitamin B-Complex to facilitate food-to-energy conversion and metabolic support:
  • 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 syrup formula relies entirely on vitamins and amino acids. 

Usage & Forms

Variant: 

• 200ml Liquid Syrup. (A 30-capsule blister pack is also manufactured by the same brand for adult convenience). 

Consume Type: 

• Oral use only (liquid to be swallowed). 
• Directions/Usage:
  • Always shake the bottle well before measuring your dose.
  • Use a calibrated measuring cup or spoon rather than a standard household spoon.
  • Standard Adult Dosing: Typically two 5ml spoonfuls taken per day, preferably in the evening due to immediate calming effects.
  • Can be taken safely with or without food. 

Safety & Storage

Common Side Effects: 

• Drowsiness and sleepiness are very common during the first 3 to 5 days. Other potential effects include dry mouth, brief dizziness, blurred vision, or constipation. 

Package Type: 

• 200ml amber plastic or glass bottle fitted with a secure screw cap, enclosed in a branded green or yellow commercial box. 

Storage Advice:

•  Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C. Keep the bottle tightly closed after each use and protect it from direct sunlight. Keep entirely out of reach of children. 
• Safety Advice:
  • Avoid driving, operating machinery, or drinking alcohol while taking this syrup, as drowsiness will be severely multiplied.
  • Do not give to newborns, premature babies, or any child under 2 years of age.
  • Avoid use if you suffer from narrow-angle glaucoma, severe stomach ulcers, or urinary retention/prostate enlargement.
  • Do not take this if you are currently using prescription MAO inhibitors for depression. 

Supply & Brand Info

Manufacturer/Marketer: 

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

Country of Origin:

•  Primarily manufactured in India or Nigeria for West African distribution networks.