Citicoline USP
Composition : Each
film coated tablet contains Citicoline 500mg as Citicoline Sodium USP.
Indications : Citicoline
sodium indicated inzCerebrovascular disease e.g. ischemia due to stroke, where
Citicoline accelerates the recovery of consciousness & overcoming motor
deficit. Treatment within the first 24 hours after onset in patients with
moderate to severe stroke increases the probability of complete recovery in 3
months. Cerebral insufficiency (e.g. dizziness, memory loss, poor concentration
& disorientation) due to head trauma or brain injury.Cognitive dysfunction
due to degenerative disease (Alzheimer's disease) Parkinson's disease:
Citicoline has
been shown to be effective as co-therapy for Parkinson's disease.
Dosage and administration : i) For decline in
thinking skills due to age: 1000 -2000mg of Citicoline per day. ii) For ongoing
disease of the blood vessels that serve the brain (chronic cerebrovascular disease):
600mg of Citicoline per day. iii) For immediate treatment of stroke due to a clot
(ischemic stroke): 500-2000mg of Citicoline per day starting within 24 hours of
stroke. Or, as directed by the registered physician.
Use in pregnancy and lactation : Pregnancy:
There is not enough reliable information about the safety of
taking Citicoline to pregnant women. Therefore, it should be used during
pregnancy only if clearly needed. Nursing mothers: It is not known
whether Citicoline is excreted in human milk. So, it should be exercised if the
potential benefits justify the potential risks.
Packing : Each
box contains 7's tablets in blister pack.