Arcalion 200 mg Tablet

Arcalion Tablet – Sulbutiamine 200 mg by Serdia (Servier)

Arcalion from Serdia Pharmaceuticals, under licence from Les Laboratoires Servier of France, contains Sulbutiamine 200 mg – prescribed for asthenia, the persistent fatigue and lack of drive that lingers after illness or accompanies a run-down state. Sulbutiamine is a synthetic derivative of vitamin B1 (thiamine), engineered to solve a specific problem: ordinary thiamine crosses the blood-brain barrier poorly. Two thiamine molecules joined by a lipid bridge cross far more readily, raising thiamine levels within the brain itself rather than merely in the blood. Strip of 10 tablets. Prescription medicine.

Key Features

• Sulbutiamine 200 mg – a lipid-soluble derivative of vitamin B1
• Crosses into the brain far better than ordinary thiamine
• Prescribed for asthenia – persistent functional fatigue
• Original formulation licensed from Les Laboratoires Servier, France
• Strip of 10 film-coated tablets from Serdia Pharmaceuticals (India)

Composition

• Sulbutiamine – 200 mg per film-coated tablet
• Colours – Sunset Yellow FCF and Titanium Dioxide IP

Composition as printed on the pack. Refer to the package insert for the complete list of excipients.

Uses & Benefits

• Helps relieve asthenia – persistent tiredness and lack of drive
• Supports recovery of energy after illness or a period of exhaustion
• Raises thiamine levels inside the brain, not just in the bloodstream
• Non-stimulant – it does not work like caffeine or amphetamines
• Taken as a short course rather than indefinitely
• Well established in clinical use for functional fatigue

Directions for Use

• Take exactly as prescribed, usually one to two tablets in the morning
• Take it with or after breakfast; avoid taking it in the evening, as it may disturb sleep
• Swallow the tablet whole with water
• Usually prescribed as a short course of a few weeks rather than long-term use
• Tell your doctor if fatigue has not improved by the end of the course

Precautions

• Persistent fatigue deserves a diagnosis. Anaemia, thyroid disease, diabetes, depression and sleep apnoea all cause it – this medicine treats the symptom, so the cause should be investigated
• Mild agitation, headache, nausea or difficulty sleeping can occur, especially if taken late in the day
• Avoid taking it with other stimulants
• Tell your doctor about bipolar disorder or a history of mania before starting
• Discuss pregnancy and breastfeeding with your doctor before use
• Not intended for long-term continuous use without medical review

Storage

• Store below 30°C, protected from light and moisture
• Keep tablets in the original blister until use
• Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Prescription medicine – to be sold by retail on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner only. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Persistent fatigue should always be investigated by a doctor.