Pyritinol Benefits & Uses

Pyritinol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Dementia

Other Benefits

Pyritinol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Head Injury Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Head Injury Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Head Injury Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Head Injury Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pyritinol Related Warnings

Is the use of Pyritinol safe for pregnant women?

Pyritinol can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Pyritinol right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Pyritinol safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Pyritinol on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Pyritinol will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Pyritinol on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Pyritinol on kidneys.

Unknown
What is the effect of Pyritinol on the Liver?

Side effects of Pyritinol on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Pyritinol on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Pyritinol for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pyritinol with Other Drugs

Pyritinol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Pyritinol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pyritinol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Frequently asked Questions about Pyritinol

Is this Pyritinol habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Pyritinol has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Pyritinol, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Pyritinol can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Pyritinol only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, in many cases, taking Pyritinol can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Pyritinol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pyritinol

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Pyritinol together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Pyritinol

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Pyritinol.

Unknown