Pyritinol

Nootropic & Neurotonic · Nootropic

Indications

Mental fatigue, lack of concentration, mental retardation in children.

Dosage

Adults: 400 mg three times daily. Children: Infants, 2.5 mL of syp 1-3 times daily; 2.5-5 mL 1-3 times daily. All continue therapy for several wk.

Adverse Effects

Rarely, skin rash, rise in temp, GI & hepatic disorder, taste disturbances, over-excitability symptoms, single cases of pemphigus-like skin reactions & lichen planus.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Contraindications: Rheumatoid arthritis patients with severe kidney & liver function disorders, serious changes in blood counts; auto-immune diseases with lupus erythematosus, Myasthaenia, pemphigus.

Interactions

Penicillamine, gold preps, levamisole.

Advice to Patient

Take with meals. Swallow whole with a full glass of water, do not chew or crush tablets.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Rapid. Half-life elimination: 2.5 hrs. Time to peak, plasma: 30-60 mins.

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