Citicure-Plus Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Dios Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Citicoline (500mg) + Piracetam (800mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	708

FAQ

How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Citicure-Plus?

There are reports which suggest that the use of Citicure-Plus 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 are the instructions for storage and disposal of Citicure-Plus?

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.

What if you forget to take Citicure-Plus?

If you miss a dose of Citicure-Plus, 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.

Citicure-Plus Tablet Reviews

Citicure-Plus 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.

Citicure-Plus 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 Citicure-Plus Tablet Works

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

Benefits of Citicure-Plus Tablet

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

Rehabilitation of Stroke

Citicure-Plus Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

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

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Citicure-Plus. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Kidney ^CAUTION

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

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Citicure-Plus is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Citicure-Plus may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

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