Description:

Pizavit Syrup 200ml by  is an appetite stimulant and nutritional supplement syrup. It combines pizotifen (a serotonin antagonist with appetite-stimulating and antidepressant properties) with a B-complex vitamin blend to treat anorexia in underweight patients, stimulate appetite and weight gain, elevate mood in the elderly, and serve as prophylactic treatment for migraine and cluster headaches. It is commonly used in Ghana for nutritional support in cases of poor appetite, underweight, or related conditions.

Prescription: Over-the-counter (OTC). No prescription required; widely available in Ghanaian pharmacies (e.g., Meldinpharma, SAFEJANY wholesale, priced around GH₵75).

Therapeutic Category:

Appetite stimulant / Antimigraine prophylactic / Multivitamin supplement (serotonin antagonist + B-complex for appetite stimulation and migraine prevention).

Active Ingredients/Composition: Each 5 ml contains:

• Pizotifen (as malate) BP 0.25 mg
• Thiamine HCl (Vitamin B1) BP 0.875 mg
• Riboflavin 5 Phosphate sodium (Vitamin B2) BP 1.31 mg
• Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6) BP 0.77 mg
• Nicotinamide BP 5.25 mg

Vitamins: Yes – B-complex vitamins: B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B6 (pyridoxine), B3 (nicotinamide).

Minerals: None.

Variant: Standard syrup in 200ml bottle (also available in 60ml in some markets; no major strength variants).

Consume Type:

Oral (liquid syrup; measured with spoon/cup; shake well before use).

Directions/Usage:

• Children 2-6 years: ½ to 1 teaspoonful (2.5-5 ml) twice daily.
• Children 6-12 years: 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (5-10 ml) daily (divided doses).
• Adults: 2 teaspoonfuls (10 ml) three times daily or as prescribed. Take as appetite stimulant before meals; for migraine prophylaxis, dose adjusted (often lower maintenance). Use under guidance; duration depends on condition.

Common Side Effects:

• Drowsiness/sedation (most common from pizotifen)
• Increased appetite and weight gain (intended effect)
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Rarely: Excitability (in children), gastrointestinal upset Most mild; sedation often diminishes over time.

Package Type:

Plastic bottle of 200ml (with measuring spoon/cup; child-resistant cap; often amber/clear with label).

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

Safety Advice:

• May cause drowsiness—avoid driving/machinery or alcohol.
• Caution in glaucoma, prostate issues, urinary retention, or elderly.
• Not for children under 2 years without medical advice.
• Consult doctor before use in pregnancy, breastfeeding, or with sedatives/antidepressants (enhanced drowsiness).
• Monitor weight/appetite; investigate persistent poor appetite.
• Discontinue if severe drowsiness, confusion, or allergic symptoms occur.

Product Substitutes: Other appetite stimulant syrups in Ghana: Apetamin, Oraxin, Super Apeti, Astyfer Syrup, or cyproheptadine + B-vitamins syrups (e.g., from Kinapharma or Dannex). Consult pharmacist for similar options.

Manufacturer/Marketer:

Multinational Business Links (MBL; Ghana-based pharmaceutical distributor/marketer; products often imported or locally assembled).

Country of Origin:

Ghana