FAQs
Q: Is Melascend® a diet supplement?
A: NO
Q: How can I get Melascend® for my child?
A: Refer your physician to Syncratic Therapies LLC. We will discuss the details of
your child’s condition and decide on the most appropriate dosage regimen. Melascend® will be compounded specifically for your child and will be provided to your physician, who will supervise its administration.
Q: Will Melascend® be covered by insurance?
A: Although the active ingredients in Melascend® are available in other products that are
Available without a prescription, Melascend® itself is an extemporaneously compounded prescription, and therefore should be eligible for reimbursement by most insurance companies. Additionally, for children under 21 years of age, nutritional products that are prescribed by physicians are covered under the state-sponsored Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) programs.
Q: How much does Melascend cost?
A: A 1-month supply is under $100.00
Q: Will I need a prescription for Melascend?
A: At this time, Melascend is a prescription that is compounded specifically for your child, so you will have to have your physician contact Syncratic Therapies LLC at www.melascend.com to submit the prescription.
Q: Are there any side-effects or adverse reactions that are likely to be encountered with Melascend?
A: There is a very low probability that any such reactions will be experienced following taking Melascend. This is because the active ingredients in Melascend are exactly the same materials that are found in a variety of foods and are also produced within the body. Other ingredients are cellulose derivatives of high purity, and are widely used to formulate preparations for oral intake.