Pizotifen with Vitamins

Appetite Stimulant

Indications

Anorexia in underweight patients, mood elevation in the elderly, prophylactic (interval) treatment of migraine.

Dosage

Children: 2-6 yr, 0.25-0.5 mg of pizotifen daily; 6-12 yr, 0.5-1 mg of pizotifen daily in 2 or 3 divided doses. Average maintenance doses, 0.025 mg(of pizotifen)/kg body-wt daily. Adults: Starting with 0.5 mg (of pizotifen) per day, may be increased to 0.5 mg (of pizotifen) 3 times a day.

Adverse Effects

Sedation, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Precautions: Patients should be warned of its possible sedative effects. Pregnancy, Nursing mothers. Due to slight anticholinergic effect of pizotifen caution in patients with narrow angle glaucoma or urinary retention.

Interactions

Sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines including certain common cold preps, alcohol.

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