Nurocoline 500mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Lotus Life Sciences |
Active Ingredient | Citicoline (500mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Pyrimidine Ribonucleoside Diphosphate |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
Action Class | Nootropic agent |
User Rating | 4.3 |
User Reviews | 302 |
FAQ
I have been prescribed Nurocoline 500mg for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Nurocoline 500mg is a form of an essential nutrient called choline which is naturally present in the body. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. Therefore, it improves learning, memory, and cognitive function (processing information or perception) in Alzheimer’s disease.
Can I take alcohol during treatment with Nurocoline 500mg?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Nurocoline 500mg. However, since Nurocoline 500mg is prescribed for stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, head injury, and age-related memory impairment, it is best to avoid the consumption of alcohol.
What is the role of Nurocoline 500mg in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Nurocoline 500mg orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Nurocoline 500mg either intravenously (injecting the medicine in vein directly) within 12 hours of having a stroke or daily for 7 days after the stroke can help the patient recover sooner.
Can students take Nurocoline 500mg to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Nurocoline 500mg since studies show that Nurocoline 500mg is effective only in age-related memory problems, memory problems associated with long-standing stroke, and in Alzheimer’s disease. Moreover, there is no data available for use of this medicine in children.
What if you forget to take Nurocoline Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Nurocoline 500mg, 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.
Nurocoline 500mg Tablet Reviews
Nurocoline 500mg helps in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease, and memory loss (dementia) in Parkinson's disease. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells.
Nurocoline 500mg 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. Your dose depends on your age and the condition you are being treated for. 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 decreased blood pressure, stomach pain, diarrhea, irregular heart rate, rash, insomnia, occurrence or intensification of numbness of paralyzed extremities. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
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). Always let your doctor know about all the medicines that you are taking before you start with your treatment. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before using this medicine.
Nurocoline 500mg 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. Your dose depends on your age and the condition you are being treated for. 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 decreased blood pressure, stomach pain, diarrhea, irregular heart rate, rash, insomnia, occurrence or intensification of numbness of paralyzed extremities. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
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). Always let your doctor know about all the medicines that you are taking before you start with your treatment. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before using this medicine.
How Nurocoline 500mg Tablet Works
Nurocoline 500mg is a nerve protecting medicine. It nourishes the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival by producing certain brain chemicals including phosphatidylcholine and acetylcholine. It also reduces free fatty acid buildup at the site of nerve damage.
How to Use Nurocoline 500mg 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. Nurocoline 500mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Nurocoline 500mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Head injury: In cases of head injury, damage to the brain may cause further complications. Nurocoline 500mg helps the damaged tissues to heal faster and improves the patient condition. It is usually given for a longer duration. Keep taking it as prescribed to get maximum benefit.
- In Treatment of Alzheimer's disease: Nurocoline 500mg improves learning, memory, and information processing (cognitive function) in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Do not stop taking it unless advised by the doctor. This medicine will help in managing Alzheimer’s disease effectively.
- In Treatment of Stroke: A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Nurocoline 500mg 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 Treatment of Dementia in Parkinson's disease: Dementia in Parkinson’s disease refers to problems in memory and thinking that are advanced, interfering with daily activities and quality of life. Nurocoline 500mg helps in managing these symptoms in a safe manner that can be used for the long term. This will make it easier for you to carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.
Uses of Nurocoline 500mg Tablet
- Treatment of Head injury
- Treatment of Stroke
- Treatment of Alzheimer's disease
- Treatment of Dementia in Parkinson's disease
Nurocoline 500mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Nurocoline 500mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Nurocoline 500mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nurocoline 500mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Nurocoline 500mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Nurocoline 500mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nurocoline 500mg. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Nurocoline 500mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Do not take this medicine in higher amounts or frequency than that told by your doctor.
- Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Side effects such as trouble sleeping, diarrhea, stomach pain, decreased blood pressure, irregular heart rate may occur with Nurocoline 500mg. These may not be with everyone.
- Any of the side effects other than those mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.
- Nurocoline 500mg helps in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
- Inform your doctor if you develop an allergic reaction after taking the medication.
References
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Citoline [Product Information]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: La Renon Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.; 2019.
- Citicoline. Laguna Philipines: Amherst Laboratories; 2019.