Biolin P 500mg/800mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Welcare Pharma
Active Ingredient Citicoline (500mg) + Piracetam (800mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
User Rating4.3
User Reviews669

FAQ

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How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Biolin P 500mg/800mg?
There are reports which suggest that the use of Biolin P 500mg/800mg can cause weight gain. If you maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight. An important to remember is that it is easier to prevent weight gain rather than losing increased weight.
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What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Biolin P 500mg/800mg?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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What if you forget to take Biolin P Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Biolin P 500mg/800mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Biolin P 500mg/800mg Tablet Reviews

Biolin P 500mg/800mg is a medicine used in stroke rehabilitation and as a cognitive enhancer. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. It may also be used in the treatment of brain trauma.

Biolin P 500mg/800mg may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include hyperactivity, stomach pain, nervousness, and decreased blood pressure. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking this medicine as this medicine may cause diarrhea. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly.

How Biolin P 500mg/800mg Tablet Works

Biolin P 500mg/800mg is a combination of two medicines: Citicoline and Piracetam. Citicoline is a nerve protecting medicine. It works on the brain by nourishing the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival. Piracetam is a GABA (gamma amino butyric acid) analogue. It works by protecting the brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen and also affects various ion channels on nerve cell membrane.

How to Use Biolin P 500mg/800mg 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. Biolin P 500mg/800mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Biolin P 500mg/800mg Tablet

  • In Rehabilitation of Stroke: Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs due to damage to the brain. Biolin P 500mg/800mg helps in speeding up the recovery process in patients who have undergone stroke. It decreases brain damage, promotes healing and enhances the overall health of the patient.

Uses of Biolin P 500mg/800mg Tablet

  • Rehabilitation of Stroke

Biolin P 500mg/800mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Driving  UNSAFE
Biolin P 500mg/800mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Biolin P 500mg/800mg may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney  CAUTION
Biolin P 500mg/800mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Biolin P 500mg/800mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Biolin P 500mg/800mg is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Biolin P 500mg/800mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biolin P 500mg/800mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Biolin P 500mg/800mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Biolin P 500mg/800mg. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Biolin P 500mg/800mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Side effects such as trouble sleeping, diarrhoea, stomach pain, decreased blood pressure, irregular heart rate may occur, which is not with everyone. Inform your doctor if you notice any other side effect.
  • Biolin P 500mg/800mg may cause drowsiness and shakiness which may affect your concentration and driving ability so do not drive unless you are feeling well.
  • Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
  • Biolin P 500mg/800mg can cause weight gain, maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly to prevent this.

References

  1. Drugs.com. Citicoline.
  2. Citicoline and Piracetam [Product Information]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: La Renon Healthcare Limited.
  3. Unilab. Citicoline; 2019.
  4. Piracetam. Slough, Berkshire: UCB Pharma Limited; 2004 [revised 09 Feb. 2017].

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