Apetamin is a vitamin syrup that’s marketed as a weight gain supplement. It was developed by TIL Healthcare PVT, a pharmaceutical company based in India.

According to manufacturing labels, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of Apetamin syrup contains:

• Cyproheptadine hydrochloride: 2 mg
• L-lysine hydrochloride: 150 mg
• Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) hydrochloride: 1 mg
• Thiamine (vitamin B1) hydrochloride: 2 mg
• Nicotinamide (vitamin B3): 15 mg
• Dexpanthenol (an alternative form of vitamin B5): 4.5 mg

The combination of lysine, vitamins, and cyproheptadine is claimed to aid weight gain, though only the last one has been shown to potentially increase appetite as a side effect.

However, cyproheptadine hydrochloride is mainly used as an antihistamine, a type of drug that eases allergy symptoms like runny nose, itching, hives, and watery eyes by blocking histamine, a substance your body makes when it has an allergic reaction.

Apetamin is available in syrup and tablet form. The syrup generally contains vitamins and lysine, whereas the tablets only include cyproheptadine hydrochloride.

The supplement is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA due to safety and effectiveness concerns, and it’s illegal to sell it in the United States and many other countries

How does it work?

Apetamin may promote weight gain because it contains cyproheptadine hydrochloride, a powerful antihistamine whose side effects include increased appetite.

Though it’s unclear how this substance increases appetite, several theories exist.

First, cyproheptadine hydrochloride appears to increase levels of insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) in underweight children. IGF-1 is a type of hormone linked to weight gain

In addition, it seems to act on the hypothalamus, a small section of your brain that regulates appetite, food intake, hormones, and many other biological functions

Still, more studies are needed to understand how cyproheptadine hydrochloride may increase appetite and lead to weight gain.

In addition, Apetamin syrup contains the amino acid l-lysine, which has been linked to increased appetite in animal studies. Nevertheless, human studies are needed

Apetamin has many safety concerns and is illegal in many countries, which is why reputable stores in the United States don’t sell it.

Still, people manage to get their hands on illegally imported Apetamin through small websites, classified listings, and social media outlets.

A major concern is that it contains cyproheptadine hydrochloride, a prescription-only medication that has been linked to various side effects, including

• sleepiness
• dizziness
• tremors
• irritability
• blurred vision
• nausea and diarrhea
• liver toxicity and failure

In addition, it can interact with alcohol, grapefruit juice, and many drugs, including antidepressants, Parkinson’s disease medications, and other antihistamines

Because Apetamin is imported illegally into the United States, it’s not regulated by the FDA. Thus, it may contain different types or amounts of ingredients than listed on the label

Considering its illegal status in the United States and other countries, as well as its adverse effects, you should avoid trying this supplement.

Instead, speak with your healthcare provider to determine the safest and most effective treatment option if you have trouble gaining weight or a medical condition that reduces your appetite.

Note: Information provided in this article may not be accurate, so we recommend you make proper findings before usin this product