Prokarin
For individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, getting on with daily life can often be challenging due to the manifold symptoms of the condition. Prokarin™ has helped many people living with MS to deal effectively with some of the more common symptoms, such as: fatigue, pain, brain fog, memory problems, vision problems, constipation, bladder urgency and frequency, heat intolerance, imbalance, fine and gross motor movement, sluggishness, numbness and tingling.
Until now, Prokarin™ has been applied as a transdermal crème in association with a patch. The product has now evolved into a more convenient disc format which is easier to apply and store, and which has no reported instances of skin irritation. Improved symptom relief has also been reported by users of the Prokarin™ discs. We are pleased to be able to offer the new Prokarin™ discs to our existing and new clients worldwide.
The active ingredients enter the blood stream through the skin. It is a therapy discovered and presented to the MS community by Elaine DeLack, RN, herself an Multiple Sclerosis patient. She bases Prokarin on scientific medical research studies. Prokarin is a histamine/caffeine base component, the formula and other information is proprietary.
At this time no claims can be made about the safety and/ or efficacy of Prokarin in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. Prokarin has been available since July 1999 and there are many Multiple Sclerosis patients using it. Reports from the pharmacy records of patient involvement indicate that some 75% of those who try the therapy find that some of their MS symptoms are relieved. Of those responding, the degree of relief can carry significantly from person to person.
Prokarin (Procarin) is available by a physician’s prescription, which must be filled by pharmacies that are a member of the PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of America) and who have signed a licensing agreement with EDMS, LLC (a company formed by Marvin and Elaine Delack).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Any Doctor Prescribe Prokarin (Procarin)?
* Many doctors are licensed in a variety of fields and they may write prescriptions. Standard medical practice demands that a prescribing doctor be fully informed about the medicines he/she prescribes. In order to receive a full packet of information, doctors are asked to request this information in writing. These can be obtained from any of the licensed compounding pharmacies that are dispensing the Prokarin (Procarin) system. A doctor need only request the form, sign it and FAX it to the pharmacy that sent it. The pharmacist will send the packet of information
How Can I Find A Licensed Compounding Pharmacy?
* Call the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists at 800-927-4227.
How Is Prokarin (Procarin) Used?
* It is dispensed to the patient in a special syringe (it canned be used for injections so can be disposed of in regular trash). The dose is 0.2 ml and it is applied to the skin and covered with an occlusive dressing. The patch is changed twice daily.
How long do I have to use it before I see improvement?
* Some users report that they experience changes in their condition within a few days. Most, however, ‘patch’ for a few weeks before noticing improvements. Keep in mind that NOT EVERYONE will benefit from the Prokarin System. Of those that have positive results, some are more pronounced than others. It is important to give enough time for the initial trail.
How Long Do I Have To Use It?
* Some users report that they experience changes in their condition within a few days. Most, however, ‘patch’ for a few weeks before they notice improvements. Keep in mind that NOT EVERYONE will benefit from the Prokarin System. Of those that have positive results, some are more pronounced than others. It is important to give enough time for the initial trial. One patient had used the Prokarin faithfully for almost six weeks. He reported that he felt nothing so he discontinued his Prokarin . A week later he contacted his pharmacist and reported that his legs felt encased in concrete. He had ‘forgotten that this was how he felt prior to beginning Prokarin.” He refilled his prescription.
Are There Side Effects?
* A variety of side effects are possible, primarily as a result of the active ingredients. However, only very minor problems have been reported. When a person gets their first prescription of Prokarin, they will receive a written description of the possible side effects. The most common problem reported so far is some minor skin irritation that is easily cleared up by using a mild hydrocortisone cream.
Should I avoid certain Medicines Or Foods?
* Prokarin presumably exerts its effects by acting with certain H2 receptors in the body. These receptors are blocked by certain medicines commonly sold to ease stomach discomfort. Prokarin users are warned to avoid Tagamet and Zantac, and any variations that claim to be H2 histamine blockers. However, there is no evidence so far that using antihistamines (for colds, etc.) has any bad effect. Many people have used common antihistamines without problems (diphenhydramine, Benadryl, etc.).
Is Prokarin (Procarin) FDA Approved?
* Prokarin is compounded from FDA approved chemicals. Like every compounded medication, it does not have FDA approval itself and it does not bear a National Drug Code (NDC number).
Will My Insurance Pay For It?
* If your insurance pays for any compounded prescription product then it ought to pay for Prokarin. Pharmacists do not generally accept assignment for compounded prescriptions. They will, however, provide you with sufficient information for your to submit a claim for reimbursement. Be sure to ask you compounding pharmacist to help by giving you a Universal Claim Form. Prokarin does not differ in any way from other prescriptions that your compounding pharmacist prepares. As mentioned above, it does not have an NDC number, but it cannot have one–that should NOT interfere with your ability to be reimbursed by your insurance company. At the present however, neither Medicare nor State Medical programs reimburse for Procarin or other compounded prescriptions.
