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Indications & Uses
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults: The usual dose is 1.5 mg daily, taken either as a single dose at night or split into three smaller doses through the day. The dose should be adjusted to suit each patient, up to a maximum of 4.5 mg daily. A single dose of up to 3 mg may be given. Children (over 2 years of age): Up to 1.5 mg daily, usually given in divided doses, although up to 1 mg has been given as a single dose at night.
Side Effects
The most common side effects are increased appetite, weight gain and drowsiness.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Take care in patients with urinary retention or kidney impairment. Pizotifen can cause drowsiness, which may impair the ability to drive or operate machinery. Pizotifen also enhances the effects of alcohol.
Contraindications
Pizotifen should not be used by anyone who has a known allergy (hypersensitivity) to pizotifen or to any other ingredient in the product.