SULBUTIAMINE is used for the symptomatic treatment of asthenia. It helps with psychological balance, better physical resistance, and improved intellectual performance. Asthenia is a condition in which generalized tiredness and weakness affect specific body parts or the entire body.
SULBUTIAMINE contains Sulbutiamine, a thiamine derivative that has specific neurotropic action. It works by increasing the thiamine levels in the brain. It is thought to have mild stimulant effects. Thereby it improves memory and reduces feelings of weakness.
Take SULBUTIAMINE as prescribed. Common side effects of SULBUTIAMINE include mild agitation in elderly patients and allergic skin reactions. These side effects usually do not require medical attention and resolve over time. However, inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
It is not recommended to take SULBUTIAMINE if you are allergic to any of its contents. It is not known whether SULBUTIAMINE alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience symptoms affecting your ability to concentrate and react. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.
Symptomatic treatment of asthenia
SULBUTIAMINE belongs to the class of medicines called artificial vitamins. It contains Sulbutiamine, which is similar to vitamin B1 (thiamine). It is used for the symptomatic treatment of asthenia. SULBUTIAMINE works by increasing the thiamine levels in the brain. It is thought to have mild stimulant effects. Thereby it improves memory and reduces feelings of weakness. It may also be used in combination with other medicines to improve everyday activities in Alzheimer's disease.
It is not recommended to take SULBUTIAMINE if you are allergic to any of its contents. Do not stop taking SULBUTIAMINE without consulting your doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects. It is not known whether SULBUTIAMINE alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medications for psychiatric disorders, if you have sleeping problems, reduced appetite, galactose or fructose intolerance, glucose and galactose malabsorption syndrome (rare hereditary diseases), Lapp lactase deficiency or a sucrase/isomaltase deficiency.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you take diuretics and neuromuscular blocking agents.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.
To avoid unpleasant side effects, you are usually recommended not to drink alcohol while taking SULBUTIAMINE.
Limited information is available on the use of SULBUTIAMINE in pregnant women. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing SULBUTIAMINE. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information on the use of SULBUTIAMINE in breastfeeding mothers is available. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing SULBUTIAMINE. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether SULBUTIAMINE alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience symptoms affecting your ability to concentrate and react.
Limited information is available on the use of SULBUTIAMINE in patients with liver disease. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing SULBUTIAMINE. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on using SULBUTIAMINE in patients with kidney disease. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing SULBUTIAMINE. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of SULBUTIAMINE in children. Please consult your doctor.
Asthenia: Asthenia is a condition in which generalized tiredness and weakness affect an individual body part or the entire body. Asthenia can induce regional or total-body weakness, depending on the reason. Asthenia is not a disease but a symptom of various acute and chronic medical disorders. Asthenia can also occur as a side effect of several drugs. Nutrient imbalances, sleep difficulties, metabolic diseases, neurological conditions, mental health concerns, chronic pain, and other factors are the potential causes of asthenia.