What are the benefits of Appetens?

In elderly people, pizotifen has been shown to improve disturbed mood by alleviating symptoms such as hopelessness, feeling of dejection or oppression, asthenia, anxiety, restlessness, sleep disturbances, and impairment of concentration or memory.

What is Pizotifen vitamin B complex?

Pharmacology: Pizotifen has an appetite-stimulating action suitable for increasing body weight in underweight anorectic patients. The compound is well tolerated, permitting treatment of anorexia both in children and adults.

How do you take Appetens?

A starting dose of 0.5 mg daily is recommended, preferably increasing by 0.5 mg per day. For most patients, the daily optimum dose is 2 to 3 mg in divided doses, but up to 12 mg were well tolerated. Following improvement, usually within 6 to 8 weeks, gradual reduction, or withdrawal of treatment can be attempted.

Does pizotifen make you sleepy?

Pizotifen tablets may make you feel drowsy, make sure you are not affected before you drive or operate machinery. If you have been told you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine, as it contains lactose.

What is appetite plus?

To stimulate appetite and enhance weight gain with supplementary essential Vitamin B-Complex ratio plus Vitamins A and C. For faster convalescence and recovery in post-operative conditions as well as general body weakness due to chronic illness.

What is the best sleep aid for seniors?

In the elderly, nonbenzodiazepines such as zolpidem, eszopiclone, zaleplon, and ramelteon are safer and better tolerated than tricyclic antidepressants, antihistamines, and benzodiazepines. Pharmacotherapy should be recommended only after sleep hygiene is addressed, however.

How much does pizotifen cost?

Pizotifen 500microgram tablets (Kent Pharma (UK) Ltd)

Active ingredients Size Drug tariff price
Pizotifen (as Pizotifen hydrogen malate) 500 microgram 28 £1.69