Citelec 500 MG Syrup

Citelec 500 MG Syrup is a chemical that naturally occurs in the body which is responsible for regulating many vital processes in the brain as well in as the body. This medication is taken orally as a dietary supplement or given by IV or as a shot. It works by increasing a brain chemical called phosphatidylcholine which improves brain function.

This medication has also been found to influence the cognitive abilities and improve nerve transmission. Hence, it is used for treating alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, cerebrovascular disease such as stroke, head trauma, age-related memory loss, attention deficit-hyperactive disorder, parkinson’s disease, and glaucoma. Most people who take Citelec 500 MG Syrup do not experience any problematic side effects. But in some rare cases, side effects such as insomnia, low or high blood pressure headache, blurred vision, diarrhoea, nausea, chest pains, and others. You are advised to not take this medication if you have an allergy towards any of its ingredients or if you suffer from hypertonia.

Medicines like levodopa and meclofenoxate can interfere with the action of Citelec 500 MG Syrup so inform your doctor if you are taking these medicines before starting the medication.

• Acute Ischemic Stroke

  Citelec 500 MG Syrup is used for recovery from a brain stroke caused by formation of blood clot in the blood vessels.

• Alzheimer's Disease

  Citelec 500 MG Syrup helps in improving cognition in patients suffering from degenerative diseases of the brain.

• Cerebral Insufficiency

  Citelec 500 MG Syrup improves the symptoms of cerebral insufficiency like memory loss, poor concentration, lack of orientation caused to a head trauma or injury.

• Other Diseases Of The Brain

  Citelec 500 MG Syrup might also be used for improving the symptoms of many other disease of the brain like Parkinson's disease, age related dementia etc.

• Allergy

  This medication should not be used the patients who are allergic to Citelec 500 MG Syrup or any other ingredients present along with it.

• 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.

• Pediatric Use

  Children who are 18 or below should not use Citelec 500 MG Syrup.

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Shaking Of Hands Or Feet

• Sleeplessness

• Change In Pulse Rate

• Change In Blood Pressure

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea

• Stomach Pain

• Injection Site Pain

• Blurred Vision

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The amount of time for which effects of this medication lasts is unknown.

• What is the onset of action?

  The time taken for Citelec 500 MG Syrup to show it's effect is not clinically established.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women should not use this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  It is recommended that breastfeeding women should not use Citelec 500 MG Syrup.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Citelec 500 MG Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Criticoline 500 MG Syrup

  Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd

• Prexaron 500 MG Syrup

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Storax 500 MG Syrup

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Strocoz 500 MG Syrup

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Strolin 500 MG Syrup

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  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.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor if an overdose with Citelec 500 MG Syrup is suspected.

The exact mechanism of action of Citelec 500 MG Syrup is yet to be determined. It is believed to work by increasing the concentrations of chemicals like phosphatidylcholine, methionine, betaine, cytidine etc in the brain. These chemicals enter different metabolic pathways and help in exerting the action of this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Levodopa

  Citelec 500 MG Syrup should be used with caution in patients taking levodopa or other medicines for the management of Parkinson's disease.

  Meclophenoxate

  Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. Caution is advised while using these medicines together. Your doctor may determine the best course of treatment in such cases.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.