Sulbutiamine

Drug #1034

Sulbutiamine is a component of vitamin B1. Sulbutiamine is used in the treatment and prevention of thiamine deficiency.

Primary Characteristics

It belongs to Pyrimidine.

It is also classified under CNS Stimulant .

Molecular Weight: 702.9 · Solubility in Water: null · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Sulbutiamine.

Pharmacokinetics

Elimination: plasma half-life is 5 hr.

Indications

Sulbutiamine is primarily indicated in conditions like Anxiety, Asthenia, Fatigue.

Contraindications

Sulbutiamine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity, Lactation.

Dosage

Sulbutiamine's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
500 mg	500 mg	Every 24h	PO
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0 – 0	—	—		Not recommended in this age group
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0 – 0	—	—		Not recommended in this age group

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Sulbutiamine are Severe headache.

Sulbutiamine is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Agitation , Allergic skin reactions.

Warnings / Precautions

More than three 200 mg tablets a day may result in severe headaches. Should be use with extreme caution during pregnancy.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Tabs

200 mg

Storage Conditions

Sulbutiamine should be stored Tab, Cap, Inj.

Drug Classification

1.24.5 — Psychostimulants, nootropics, and neurotonics

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Sulbutiamine in Pakistan:

Goodman L Servier