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Citolin tablet 500 mg 10’s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Citicoline
- Manufactured by : Global Pharmaceuticals
- Drug Strength : 500 mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 10s
- Product SKU : pu_pg_4650_6598
Citolin tablet contains Citicoline | belongs to Nootropic
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How it works
Citolin tablet 500 mg 10’s is believed to work by replenishing some necessary chemicals in the brain that regulate the process of cognition and awareness and also play a vital role in neural communication. This medicine is known to positively influence a host of other vital processes at the cellular level both inside and outside the brain.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Citolin tablet 500 mg 10’s
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Shaking of hands or feet
- Sleeplessness
- Change in pulse rate
- Change in blood pressure
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Injection site pain
- Blurred vision
Uses of Citolin tablet 500 mg 10’s
What is it prescribed for?
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Acute ischemic stroke
Citolin tablet 500 mg 10’s is used for recovery from a brain stroke caused by formation of blood clot in the blood vessels.
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Alzheimer's disease
Citolin tablet 500 mg 10’s is used for the improvement of cognition in patients suffering from degenerative diseases of the brain.
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Cerebral insufficiency
Citolin tablet 500 mg 10’s is used to improve the symptoms of cerebral insufficiency like memory loss, poor concentration, lack of orientation caused to a head trauma or injury.
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Other diseases of the brain
Citolin tablet 500 mg 10’s might also be used for improving the symptoms of many other disease of the brain like Parkinson's disease, age related dementia etc.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The time taken for this medicine to show it's effect is not clinically established.
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Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which effects of this medicine lasts is unknown.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use when you are pregnant.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use by women who are breastfeeding.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Citolin tablet 500 mg 10’s or any other ingredients present along with it.
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Hypertonia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patient having abnormal muscle tension and stiffness due to nerve damage in the brain. This condition is also present in people who have had a brain surgery to remove certain specific nerves.
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Pediatric use
This medicine is not recommended for use in children who are aged 18 or below.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use when you are pregnant.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use by women who are breastfeeding.
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Use in children
This medicine should not be used in children aged 18 or below as the safety and efficacy are not clinically established.
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Drowsiness
This medicine may cause drowsiness upon consumption in some cases and hence patient should refrain from driving or performing tasks that require a high level of mental alertness.
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Mental illness
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of mental illness.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.
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Overdose
Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Levodopa
- Meclofenoxate
General Instructions
Take Citolin tablet 500 mg 10’s as instructed by the doctor. Do not take this medicine in smaller or larger quantities than recommended. This medicine can be taken with or after food. An adequate amount of water should be consumed while taking this medicine.
Other details
- Food timings: Information not available
- Administration time: Information not available
- Sleep inducing: Information not available
References
- practo.com - Citicoline [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/citicoline-65-api [cited 30 september 2019]. 25 Apr 2017
How to use Citolin tablet 500 mg 10’s
Administered by IM or IV (3-5 min) and IV drip (infusion rate of 40-60 drops/min). Direct IV administration should be made very slowly to prevent episodes of hypotension.
Compatibility: Hypertonic glucose solution and all IV isotonic solns.
what are the adverse effects of Citolin tablet 500 mg 10’s?
Inj: Hypotension and parasympathetic effects. Drop: GI disorders.
What happens if I miss a dose of Citolin tablet 500 mg 10’s?
INJECTION: Adults: Usually 1000 mg-2000 mg daily IM or slow IV or IV infusion (infusion rate 40-60 drops/min), for four consecutive wk. Can be administered orally. Children: Not recommended.
ORAL: Adults: 600-2000 mg daily.
Children: Above 12 yr, 100 mg two to three times daily.
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