Product Information: Pyritinol (Cerbon 6®)

Product Information
The drug derivative of vitamin B6 - Pharmaceutical quality analogue of pyridoxine

Pyritinol is a vitamin-B6 derivative Nootropic that may be the oldest smart drug in the world. Since its development in 1961 (by Merck Laboratories- branded Encefabol®), Pyritinol has been found to have a wide ranging number of affects and benefits including: improving brain glucose uptake, acting with potent antioxidant abilities and enhancing the immune system (by improving neutrophil activity, the white blood cells that kill germs).

Therefore whilst Pyritinol's main approved use is to improve memory, vigilance and concentration, it is also as a beneficial aid because of its antioxidant and immune-enhancing properties.

Pyritinol has also shown promise as a treatment for Rheumatoid arthritis, but before embarking on a course of treatment for Rheumatoid arthritis you should read the above highlighted Bulletin article for further details.

Pyritinol can be utilized in an anti-aging program at 1 tablet (100mg) one to three times daily. Side effects at nominal doses may include nausea, gastrointestinal upset and skin rash.

Do not use doses in excess of 300mg daily without your physician's advice. Our current brand of Pyritinol is called Cerbon 6®.

Manufacturers Insert

PYRITINOL/ Cerbon 6®

Ingredients:
Each tablet contains 100 mg of pyritinol.

Available in:
Containers of 20 or 60 tablets.

Pharmaceutical Classification:
Other medicines of the cerebrospinal nervous system (II-13). XX Tablets, CERBON 6 is a pharmaceutical speciality with psychotonic and psychostimulating properties. Its main ingredient is pyritinol.

Indications:
Functional insufficiencies of the SNC. Difficulties affecting concentration and memory. Poor academic performance. Physical and psychological exhaustion. Altered sleeping and waking rhythms. Symptoms related to senility and pre-senility. Cerebral arteriosclerosis. Chronic alcoholism.

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to pyritinol.

Adverse Effects:
Insomnia can occasionally take place during treatment. Should this occur, do not take this product at night.

Interactions with other medicines:
Not described.

Special Precautions:
On very rare occasions, allergic reactions to pyritinol have been observed (mild skin reactions). Patients with a history of allergies should take this product with caution.

Fof Expectant or Nursing Mothers:
No reliable data is available concerning the administration of pyritinol during pregnancy and nursing. Nonetheless, taking CERBON-6 is not recommended at this time.

Effects of Patient's Capacity to Drive or Operate Machinery:
Not described.

Excipients:
CERBON-6 contains lactose and sucrose.

Dosage:
Initially, 2 tablets, 3 times daily. After the first 10 days of use, the dosage should be lowered to 1 tablet, 3 times daily.

Directions for Use:
CERBON-6 tablets are to be taken only by mouth.

Most Appropriate Time to Take this Medicine:
Not after meals

Average Duration of Treatment:
To be decided by the doctor. Nonetheless, a continued treatment for at least one month is recommended.

Measures to be taken when one or more doses are missed:
Begin treatment once again as before.

Stopping Treatment:
See “Special precautions”

In Case of Overdose or Intoxication:
No cases have been reported concerning overdose and/or intoxication with CERBON-6.
In the event of accidental or intentional overdose, we recommend taking the customary medical measures, namely gastric lavage, using a saline purgative, and clinical supervision.

ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS NOT DESCRIBED IN THIS LEAFLET SHOULD BE REPORTED TO YOUR DOCTOR OR CHEMIST:
CHECK THE EXPIRY DATE OF THIS MEDICINE:
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