Arcalion Tablet

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Last updated on 22 Feb 2026 | 06:32 PM (IST)

Arcalion Tablet is used for the treatment of asthenia, a condition in which there is generalized tiredness and weakness that persists for a long term. It may also be used in combination with other medicines to improve everyday activities in Alzheimer's disease and psychogenic erectile dysfunction.

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General Information

Contains

Sulbutiamine (200mg)

Marketer

Servier India Private Limited

Storage

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Product introduction

Arcalion Tablet should be taken with food. Take it as advised by your doctor and if you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly. You should inform the doctor if you develop any allergic reactions after taking the medication.

This medicine may cause a mild skin rash, anxiety, or headache as side effects. These usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these worry you or do not go away.

Uses of Arcalion Tablet

Benefits of Arcalion Tablet

Fatigue
Fatigue or tiredness can make you dull and also affects the mood and thoughts. You are not able to perform at your full capacity both physically or mentally even in your daily life activities. This can affect your life adversely. Arcalion Tablet helps to treat this long-term fatigue and makes you feel more energetic. It will improve your energy levels and improve your quality of life.

Side effects of Arcalion Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Arcalion

Skin rash
Anxiety
Headache

How to use Arcalion Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arcalion Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Arcalion Tablet works

Arcalion Tablet is a centrally acting cholinergic medicine. It works by increasing the level of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger in the brain. This is how it reduces damage in the brain.

Quick tips

It should be taken with a fat source such as oil or milk.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Inform your doctor if you have problem sleeping and/or reduced appetite after taking this medication.
Inform your doctor if you are also taking medications for other psychiatric disorders.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Arcalion Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Arcalion Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Arcalion Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Arcalion Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Arcalion Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Arcalion Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

What is Arcalion Tablet used for?

Arcalion Tablet is used to treat certain states of reduced physical or mental activity, such as fatigue, lack of motivation, or apathy. It helps improve energy and alertness but is not a replacement for antidepressant treatment in confirmed depression.

Who should not take Arcalion Tablet?

People should not take Arcalion Tablet if they are allergic to any of its ingredients present in this medicine.

Can Arcalion Tablet cause allergic reactions?

Yes, Arcalion Tablet may cause skin allergies or reactions such as rashes. Consult your doctor if you experience any allergic reaction.

What are the serious side effects of Arcalion Tablet?

Serious side effects of Arcalion Tablet can include severe allergic reactions, tremors, agitation, or neurological symptoms like headaches and malaise. If these occur, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor.

Can Arcalion Tablet affect the nervous system?

Yes, Arcalion Tablet has psychoactive effects and may cause agitation, tremors, or mood changes in some people, especially if taken in high doses.

What happens if someone accidently takes too much Arcalion Tablet?

An accidental overdose of Arcalion Tablet may cause agitation, euphoria, and tremors in the hands or feet. These symptoms are usually temporary and go away once the medicine is stopped.

Can Arcalion Tablet cause digestive problems?

Yes, some people may experience digestive discomfort, nausea, or other stomach-related side effects while taking Arcalion Tablet.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminopyrimidine derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Nootropic Agents

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References

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 22 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Arcalion Tablet

Once A Day

60%

Thrice A Day

20%

Twice A Day

20%

What are you using Arcalion Tablet for?

Others

55%

Alzheimer's disease

20%

Erectile dysfunction

20%

Age related memory loss

Head injury

How much was the improvement?

Average

49%

Excellent

26%

Poor

26%

What were the side-effects while using Arcalion Tablet?

No Side Effect

74%

Anxiety

19%

Headache

How do you take Arcalion Tablet?

With food

55%

With or without food

27%

Empty stomach

18%

Please rate Arcalion Tablet on price

Average

49%

Expensive

30%

Not Expensive

21%

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Marketer details

Name: Servier India Private Limited
Address: 1703, 17th Floor, Parinee Crescenzo, 'B' Wing, Plot No. 38 & 39 G Block behind MCA, MKC Bandra East, Mumbai 40051

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Arcalion Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Arcalion Tablet

Benefits of Arcalion Tablet

Side effects of Arcalion Tablet

How to use Arcalion Tablet

How Arcalion Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Arcalion Tablet used for?

Who should not take Arcalion Tablet?

Can Arcalion Tablet cause allergic reactions?

What are the serious side effects of Arcalion Tablet?

Can Arcalion Tablet affect the nervous system?

What happens if someone accidently takes too much Arcalion Tablet?

Can Arcalion Tablet cause digestive problems?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time

Complete Blood Count

Iron Serum

Prothrombin Time

Vitamin B12

Vitamin D Total

Vitamin D3 (25-OH)

References

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