Citicoline is generally used in treatment of Alzheimer's disease, dementia in Parkinson's disease, head injury and stroke Piracetam is generally used in treatment of age related memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, dementia in Parkinson's disease, head injury and stroke
Side effects
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Decreased blood pressure
Diarrhoea
Irregular heart rate
Nervousness
Stomach pain
Weight gain
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Citicoline, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Citicoline is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food. Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Piracetam, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Piracetam is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
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 nootropic medicine. It makes the condition better by increasing the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) which improves communication between the nerve cells. It also protects the brain and nervous system against shortness of oxyge
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Citicoline a stimulant? Citicoline is a stimulant which is used for acute period of ischemic stroke (sudden death of brain cells in a localized area due to inadequate blood flow), rehabilitation period after ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, head injury and cognitive abnormalities at degenerate and vascular diseases of brain.
Q. Is Citicoline safe? Yes, Citicoline is safe to use, provided you follow the doctor's advice on using the medication.
Q. Is Citicoline same as choline? Citicoline is cytidine diphosphate choline (CDP-choline). It is a biomolecule, also known as nucleotide that plays an important role in cellular metabolism. Choline is a metabolite of Citicoline.
Q. Is Citicoline a prescription drug? Yes, Citicoline is a prescription drug. It is not an over the counter (OTC) product.
Q. Is Citicoline a vitamin? Citicoline is not a vitamin. Citicoline is cytidine diphosphate choline (CDP choline). It belongs to a group of biomolecules known as nucleotides that play an important role in cellular metabolism.
Q. Is Citicoline a natural substance? Yes, Citicoline is a natural substance.
Q. Is Citicoline an amino acid? Citicoline is not an amino acid. It is a biomolecule also known as nucleotide that plays an important role in cellular metabolism.
Q. Is Citicoline a blood thinner? Citicoline is not a blood thinner. It is a biomolecule also known as nucleotide that plays an important role in cellular metabolism.
Q. Does Citicoline work? Citicoline works if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.
Q. Does Citicoline cause depression? Citicoline is not known to cause depression. Talk to your doctor if you experience depression after taking Citicoline as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Does Citicoline increase dopamine levels? Citicoline is not known to increase dopamine levels.
Q. Does Citicoline cause anxiety? Citicoline is not known to cause anxiety. Talk to your doctor if you experience anxiety after taking Citicoline as it may require proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Does Citicoline raise blood pressure? Citicoline is not known to increase blood pressure. Citicoline has shown to have a short-term hypotensive (blood pressure lowering) action. Talk to your doctor if you have raised blood pressure after taking Citicoline as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Is Piracetam natural? Piracetam is not a naturally occurring substance
Q. Is Piracetam legal? Piracetam is legal
Q. Is Piracetam a stimulant or addictive? Piracetam is neither a stimulant, nor addictive
Q. Does Piracetam give you energy? Piracetam can increase alertness and person may feel energetic
Q. Is Piracetam safe and effective? Piracetam is relatively safe and effective if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Does Piracetam keep you awake or cause weight gain? Piracetam can keep you awake and may cause weight gain
Q. Does Piracetam stop working? If Piracetam stops working for you, do not stop taking it before consulting your doctor
Q. Does Piracetam need prescription? Piracetam requires a prescription.
Expert Advice
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to get pregnant.Stop taking Citicoline and consult a doctor if you experience signs of allergic reactions.
Do not take Piracetam tablet/oral solution if you are allergic to Piracetam, pyrolidone derivatives or any other ingredient of tablet/solution.Do not use Piracetam if you have serious kidney problem; brain hemorrhage or bleeding problems; or Huntington’s disease (neurodegenerative genetic disorder that affects muscle coordination and leads to behavioral symptoms).Avoid using Piracetam if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.Do not stop taking Piracetam tablet/solution unless your doctor asks you to do so.Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you experience side effects like sleepiness, nervousness and depression after taking Piracetam.
Product Details
SKU: PC-39291 Product Description: Clinaxon P Tablet is manufactured by Abbott Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.