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Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution

Manufactured byElder Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsCiticoline
Description
Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution contains Citicoline, a medicine that protects the nerve. It is used in the treatment of brain stroke (a condition that occurs due to improper blood supply to the brain), memory loss, and movement disorders associated with ageing. It works by increasing the level of certain brain chemicals necessary for proper brain function. It also prevents damage to your nerve cells and nourishes them back to health again. Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution may cause side effects like stomach discomfort, restlessness, diarrhoea, and headache. However, these side effects may subside by themselves as your body adjusts to the medicine. Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration of treatment will be determined by your doctor depending on the severity of your health condition. Do not discontinue this medicine without consulting your doctor. Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Shaking of hands or feet
  • Sleeplessness
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Low blood pressure
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Blurred vision

Uses of Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution

What is it prescribed for?

  • Acute ischemic stroke
  • Cerebral insufficiency
  • Parkinsonism
  • Alzheimer's disease
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time taken for Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    It is not known if Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution is safe for use during pregnancy. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known if Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution is safe for use while breastfeeding. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, breathing difficulty, swelling of the face/tongue/throat, etc.

Hypertonia

Hypertonia is a condition of too much muscle tone in the body. This condition makes it difficult to flex and move around normally. It occurs when the brain and spinal cord are affected by injury or illness before, during, or after birth. Less commonly, it may occur in older children and adults. Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution is not recommended to use if you have this condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

It is not known if Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution is safe for use during pregnancy. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution is safe for use while breastfeeding. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Driving or operating machines

Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines until you know how Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution affects you.

Other medicines

Inform your doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution.

Kidney disease

Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution should be used with caution if you have kidney problems. Impaired kidney function may lead to a slow elimination and an increased accumulation of this medicine in your body. Your doctor may prescribe a suitable dose based on your health condition.

Persistent intracranial hemorrhage

Persistent intracranial hemorrhage refers to continuous bleeding between your brain tissue and skull. Take Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution with caution in such cases. It is recommended not to exceed the dose of 1000 mg daily.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose of Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution. In case of an overdose, seek immediate medical attention for further guidance.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

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

Instructions

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

Levodopa

Meclofenoxate

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution should be used with caution if you have liver problems. In such cases, taking a higher dose of this medicine is not recommended.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution with or without food. Shake the bottle well before use. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or become worse. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works
Somazina Oral 500 MG Solution works by replenishing chemical substances in the brain necessary for proper brain function. It increases the levels of chemicals that send messages in the brain. It also improves the condition of damaged nerve cells and brings them back to a healthy condition.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Nootropics, Neurotrophics

Schedule

Schedule H

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Citicoline. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 20 February 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Citicoline>
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Information on this page was last updated on 30 Jan 2023

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