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About Citichol 500mg Tablet

CITICOLINE belongs to a group of medications called ‘psychostimulants’ used to treat stroke, head trauma or injury, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and glaucoma. A stroke occurs due to insufficient blood supply to the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive age-related memory loss. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects movement. Glaucoma is an eye problem that occurs due to damage to the optic nerve, responsible for vision.

CITICOLINE contains 'Citicoline’, a psychostimulant or nootropic used to nourish and minimize damage to the nerve cells in various conditions associated with the brain. It increases the activity of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). It regenerates nerve cells by promoting the synthesis of phospholipids (form neuronal membrane) in the brain. It improves learning, memory, judging, and thinking processes. It can improve recovery in patients with disturbance in consciousness in patients with head injury or any other problems associated with the brain and who underwent surgery.

CITICOLINE is available in the form of a tablet or injection. The tablet form is swallowed as a whole; do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. A healthcare professional will administer the injection; do not self-administer. You may experience some side effects such as gastrointestinal disturbances, including nausea, constipation or diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, blurred vision, insomnia (trouble sleeping), hypotension (decrease in blood pressure), increase or decrease in heart rate, and restlessness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, if the symptoms persist or get worsen, consult a doctor immediately. 

Before taking CITICOLINE, inform your doctor if you have any known allergy to citicoline or any other ingredients present in it. Inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Citichol 500mg Tablet

Stroke, head injury, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson's disease, and glaucoma.

Medicinal Benefits of Citichol 500mg Tablet

CITICOLINE contains 'Citicoline,' which belongs to the class of ‘psychostimulants.’ It is used to promote brain health. It is used to treat stroke, head injury, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and glaucoma. It protects the brain from neurotoxicity (damage to the brain). It acts as a precursor for phospholipids (present in the outer membrane of the nerve cell) and also stimulates phospholipid synthesis in the brain. It also stimulates blood flow and oxygen consumption in the brain. This promotes brain activity and improves cognition, memory, and thinking capabilities in patients with progressive brain disorders. It accelerates the recovery rate in patients with neurological diseases (diseases affecting the brain). 

Directions for Use

CITICOLINE is available in two dosage forms: tablet and injection. Tablet: CITICOLINE tablets are swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablets. Tablets can be taken with or without food. Take the dose as prescribed by your doctor. Do not decrease or overdose on medicine. It is recommended to take the medicines at a fixed time every day for the best results. Injection: Injection is administered with a syringe by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Citichol 500mg Tablet

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Insomnia (trouble sleeping)
• Hypotension (decrease in blood pressure)
• Blurred vision
• Increase or decrease in heart rate
• Restlessness

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take CITICOLINE if you have any known allergy to citicoline or any other psychostimulant drugs. Inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

CITICOLINE alters the effect of antiparkinsonian drugs (levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone) when given with it. The effectiveness of CITICOLINE is altered when given with another nootropic (meclofenoxate).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

No interactions were found.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

CITICOLINE may or may not interact with alcohol. However, alcohol worsens neurological conditions. So, it is better to avoid consuming alcohol.

PREGNANCY

You should not take CITICOLINE during pregnancy unless prescribed by a doctor. The safety of this medicine for use during pregnancy has not been established.

BREAST FEEDING

A breastfeeding mother should not take CITICOLINE unless prescribed by a doctor.

DRIVING

CITICOLINE may cause blurred vision and a decrease in blood pressure. So, it is recommended to be cautious about driving or operating heavy machinery after taking CITICOLINE.

LIVER

There is no sufficient evidence to establish the safe use of CITICOLINE in patients with liver diseases. So, it should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor.

KIDNEY

There is no sufficient evidence to establish the safe use of CITICOLINE in patients with kidney diseases. So, it should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor.