Appetite Plus

Appetite Plus

Manufacturer:

Nurturemed

Distributor:

Nurturemed
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per cap Retinol acetate (vit A) 3,000 IU, cholecalciferol (vit D3) 300 IU, thiamine HCl (vit B1) 15 mg, riboflavin HCl (vit B2) 1 mg, nicotinamide (vit B3) 20 mg, pyridoxine HCl (vit B6) 5 mg, cyanocobalamin (vit B12) 5 mcg, ascorbic acid (vit C) 150 mg, buclizine HCl 25 mg, L-lysine HCl 25 mg. Per 5 mL syr Thiamine HCl (vit B1) 15 mg, riboflavin-5-phosphate (vit B2) 1 mg, nicotinamide (vit B3) 20 mg, pyridoxine HCl (vit B6) 5 mg, cyanocobalamin (vit B12) 5 mcg, ascorbic acid (vit C) 50 mg, L-lysine HCl 100 mg, buclizine HCl 5 mg
Indications/Uses
Appetite stimulation & wt gain enhancement w/ supplementary essential vit. Faster convalescence & recovery in post-op conditions & body weakness due to chronic illness. Anorexia & emaciation. Lack of appetite especially in conditions associated w/ irritability, body weakness, easy fatigability, malaise & trauma.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Cap 1 cap bid. Syr Childn >14 yr 15 mL, 7-14 yr 10 mL, 2-6 yr 5 mL. To be taken daily.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Use cautiously in long-term therapy.
Special Precautions
Buclizine may cause drowsiness, caution in driving automobile. Enhance sedative effect of nervous depressants eg, alcohol, barbiturates, hypnotics, narcotics, analgesic, sedative & tranquilizers. Distributed in milk & inhibits lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Hypersensitivity reaction (anaphylactic shock). Large doses of pyridoxine in long-term is associated w/ development of severe peripheral neuropathies.
Drug Interactions
Vit: High dose of Ca & P containing compds, drugs w/ same content to avoid overdose, antibiotics, NSAIDs, anticoagulants, insulin, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, milk & levodopa. Buclizine: Alcohol, antihistamines & other CNS depressants.
MIMS Class
Appetite Enhancers
ATC Classification
R06AE51 - buclizine, combinations ; Belongs to the class of piperazine derivatives used as systemic antihistamines.
Cap: Non-Rx; Syr: Rx
Presentation/Packing
Form
Appetite Plus cap
Packing/Price
100's
Form
Appetite Plus syr
Packing/Price
120 mL x 1's;60 mL x 1's
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