Cognicent Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Koye Pharmaceuticals Pvt ltd
Active Ingredient	Cerebroprotein Hydrolysate (90mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Amino acid derivatives
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Nootropic agent
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	501

FAQ

What happens if I miss a dose of Cognicent?

If you happen to miss a dose of Cognicent, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. Discuss this with your healthcare provider. In order to avoid missing a dose, use a calendar, pillbox, alarm clock, or cell phone alert to help you remember to take your medication. You may also ask a family member a friend to remind you or check in with you to be sure you are taking your medication.

What happens in case of an overdose of Cognicent?

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

How to take Cognicent?

Take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water and not chew, crush or break it. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course or without consulting your doctor.

Can a person with a kidney problem be given Cognicent?

Although there are no studies indicating that this medicine causes further kidney problems, it should not be administered if a person has severe kidney disease.

What is the duration of treatment with Cognicent?

The recommended duration of treatment is 10 to 20 days of continuous daily usage of the required dosage of Cognicent. However, this depends on the patient's age and illness.

What is Cerebroprotein Hydrolysate?

Cerebroprotein hydrolysate is an extract from porcine (pig) brain tissue that acts on the central nervous system to protect nerves and improve brain functions.

How quickly does Cognicent work?

You may see an improvement in your symptoms after 2 weeks. However this depends on your condition, response to treatment, and dosage administered.

What if you forget to take Cognicent?

If you miss a dose of Cognicent, 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.

Cognicent Tablet Reviews

Cognicent is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, and Alzheimer's disease. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines, depending on the illness it is being used for.

Cognicent may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to 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. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects that may be seen with this medicine include headache, nausea, vertigo, increased sweating, agitation, fever, hallucinations, confusion. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if these do not subside or get worse.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you ever had any problems with your kidneys or if you have or ever had any seizures (epilepsy or fits). Your dose depends on your age and the condition you are being treated for. Always let your doctor know about all the medicines that you are taking before you start with your treatment. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before using this medicine.

How Cognicent Tablet Works

Cognicent is a nerve repairing medicine. It works on the brain by repairing the nerve cells and improves their survival.

How to Use Cognicent 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. Cognicent may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Cognicent Tablet

In Head injury: In cases of head injury, damage to the brain may cause further complications. Cognicent helps the damaged tissues to heal faster and improves patient condition. It is usually given for a longer duration. Keep taking it as prescribed to get maximum benefit.
In Stroke: Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs due to damage to the brain. Cognicent 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.
In Alzheimer's disease: Cognicent improves learning, memory and information processing (cognitive function) in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. These problems in memory and thinking may start interfering with daily activities and worsen your condition. This medicine will help in managing Alzheimer’s disease effectively. It will make it easier for you to carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life. Do not stop taking it unless advised by the doctor. It can take several weeks for your symptoms to improve; so keep using the medicine even if you do not think it is working.

Uses of Cognicent Tablet

Alzheimer's disease
Head injury
Stroke

Cognicent Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Cognicent during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Cognicent in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Cognicent may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Kidney ^UNSAFE

Cognicent is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Cognicent during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Do not take in case of epilepsy and severe kidney problem.
Cognicent consists of biological peptides which enhance nerve repair.
It is not known to cause serious side effects. Nausea, headache, and vertigo may occur.