What it is used for
- It is no longer recommended for any use
- It was formerly used for low oxygen in chronic lung disease and for memory problems in older people
How it is used
- Do not start it and do not use any old supplies you still have
- If you are still taking it, talk to your doctor about a suitable alternative, and do not stop your other medicines yourself
Possible side effects
- Weight loss
- Numbness, tingling or weakness in the legs (peripheral neuropathy)
- Nausea or indigestion
Who should not use it
- It should not be used, as it has been withdrawn
Before and while using it
- Do not buy it from unofficial sources or online
- Tell your doctor if you have had numbness or weakness in the legs or weight loss after using it
Medicine interactions
- Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your current medicines when switching to an alternative
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- It is not used in pregnancy or breastfeeding
How to store it
- Return any unused tablets to a pharmacy for safe disposal
Get medical help straight away if
- Your face, lips or tongue swell, or you find it hard to breathe.
- You get a severe rash, blistering or peeling skin.
- A side effect worries you or doesn’t go away: contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Questions about this medicine?
Talk to a doctor by video, or send your question by text.
Source: Standard international medicine references
This guide is general information and doesn’t replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Don’t start, stop or change a medicine without asking them, and always read the leaflet in the pack.