For healthcare professionals

Vitadine™

Multivitamin syrup with cyproheptadine and lysine, made in the UK. Dosed on the cyproheptadine component.

200 mL0.25 mg/kg/day2 doses
Vitadine multivitamin syrup 200 mL bottle and carton

Patient details

1306090120 kg
kg
Age group
mg / 5 mL. Confirm against the carton.

Composition used

Cyproheptadine HCl 2 mg · L-lysine HCl 150 mg · B-vitamins per 5 mL (typical for this class; edit the strength if your label differs)

Key cautions

  • Drowsiness is common; avoid with other sedatives and alcohol.
  • Not for children under 2 years.
  • Use caution in children who are already overweight.
  • Reassess weight gain after 4–8 weeks.