Pack size: 1 Tablet  |  Price is for the whole Tablet

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Piracetam

Form: Tablet 1200mg

Indication

Cortical myoclonus, Cognitive enhancer

Administration

Oral soln: May be taken with or without food. Take w/ a glass of water or soft drink to mask bitter taste.

Adult Dose

Oral Adjunct in cortical myoclonus Adult: 7.2 g daily in 2-3 divided doses, increased by 4.8 g/day every 3-4 days. Max dose: 20 g daily. As a cognitive enhancer in cerebrocortical insufficiency Adult: 2.4 g daily, given as 2-3 divided doses. Up to 4.8 g daily may be used in severe cases.

Child Dose

<16 years old: not recommended > 16 yeras The daily dosage depends on the weight, 50 mg/kg of body weight in 3 divided doses. Once the desired results has been obtained, reduce the initial dose by half.

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation 50-79 2/3 usual dose 30-49 1/3 usual dose 20-29 1/6 usual dose <20 Contra-indicated

Contraindication

Hepatic and severe renal impairment. Cerebral haemorrhage. Pregnancy and lactation.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

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. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a nootropic medicine. It works 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 oxygen.

Safety Advice

Consuming alcohol with __NAME__ does not cause any harmful side effects.

Safety Advice

Information regarding the use of __NAME__ during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

Information regarding the use of __NAME__ during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. __NAME__ may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of __NAME__ is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of __NAME__ may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.