Citichol-P Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Concur Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd
Active Ingredient	Citicoline (500mg) + Piracetam (800mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	660

FAQ

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Citichol-P?

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.

How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Citichol-P?

There are reports which suggest that the use of Citichol-P 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.

What if you forget to take Citichol-P?

If you miss a dose of Citichol-P, 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.

Citichol-P Tablet Reviews

Citichol-P 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.

Citichol-P 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 Citichol-P Tablet Works

Citichol-P 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 Citichol-P 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. Citichol-P may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Citichol-P Tablet

In Rehabilitation of Stroke: Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs due to damage to the brain. Citichol-P 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 Citichol-P Tablet

Rehabilitation of Stroke

Citichol-P Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Citichol-P is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Citichol-P 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 Citichol-P. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Citichol-P during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Citichol-P during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Citichol-P should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Citichol-P may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Citichol-P is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Citichol-P may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Citichol-P may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.

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.
Citichol-P can cause weight gain, maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly to prevent this.
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Citichol-P may cause drowsiness and shakiness which may affect your concentration and driving ability so do not drive unless you are feeling well.