ARCALION 200
WHAT IS ARCALION 200MG TABLET?
ARCALION 200MG contains Sulbutiamine which belongs to the group of medicines called Dietary supplements. It is used in the treatment of certain states of transient fatigue in adults. Transient fatigue is a condition of acute fatigue (constant tiredness or weakness) occurring due to extreme sleep restriction or extended hours awake within 1 or 2 days.
ARCALION 200MG is not recommended for use in patients with rare genetic problems of fructose or galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency. Before taking ARCALION 200MG, inform your doctor about your pre-existing health conditions or allergies.
ARCALION 200MG is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women so, consult your doctor before taking it. ARCALION 200MG is not recommended for use in children and adolescents. Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects or if your symptoms worsen during treatment with ARCALION 200MG.
USES OF ARCALION 200MG
Treats certain transient fatigue in adults
HOW ARCALION 200MG WORKS
ARCALION 200MG is a synthetic thymine (vitamin B1) derivative that provides energy for the body, especially to the brain and nervous system by helping the cells of your body to covert complex sugars into energy.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take ARCALION 200MG as advised by your doctor. Swallow it with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the appropriate dose and duration for you depending upon the age and severity of the condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ARCALION 200MG
UNCOMMON
Agitation
Headache
Tremor
Nausea, vomiting
Rash
Malaise
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea and vomiting:
Take ARCALION 200MG with or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily, fried or spicy foods. Do not lie down or sleep immediately after eating. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
Headache:
Use a heating pad or hot compress. Ease pressure on your scalp or head. Dim the lights. Try not to chew. Keep yourself hydrated and practice relaxation. Contact your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
ARCALION 200MG is not recommended for use in pregnant women as a precautionary measure. Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby.
BREASTFEEDING
ARCALION 200MG is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
ARCALION 200MG has no effects on the ability to drive and use machines.
ALLERGY
Do not take ARCALION 200MG if you are allergic to Sulbutiamine or any other ingredients of this medicine.
OTHERS
ARCALION 200MG is not recommended for use if you have rare genetic problems of:
Fructose or galactose intolerance
Total lactase deficiency
Glucose-galactose malabsorption
Sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency