Arcalion 200 Full Prescribing Information, Dosage & Side Effects

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions MIMS Class ATC Classification Presentation/Packing

Full Prescribing Info

Contents

Sulbutiamine hydrochloride.

Action

Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics: Mechanism of Action: Sulbutiamine is an antiasthenic drug. It increases physical resistance to fatigue, improves neuromuscular efficiency, learning, memory and the metabolic function of the cerebral cortex.
Pharmacokinetics: Absorption: Rapidly absorbed in the GI tract after oral admin.
Distribution: Crosses the blood brain barrier.
Excretion: Half-life: about 5 hr.

Indications/Uses

Asthaenia.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Oral: Asthenia: Adult: 400-600 mg daily.
Administration: Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Lactation.

Special Precautions

Pregnancy.

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

Use in pregnancy: Caution when used during pregnancy.
Use in lactation: Contraindicated during lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Mild agitation in the elderly; allergic skin reactions.

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MIMS Class

Nootropics & Neurotonics/Neurotrophics

ATC Classification

A11DA02 - sulbutiamine ; Belongs to the class of vitamin B1. Used as dietary supplements.

Presentation/Packing

Tab (coated) 200 mg x 30's.

Arcalion 200

sulbutiamine

Manufacturer:

Servier

Distributor:

Maxxcare