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Strocit 100 MG Drops

Manufactured bySun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsCiticoline
Description
Strocit 100 MG Drops 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. Strocit 100 MG Drops 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. Strocit 100 MG Drops 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. Strocit 100 MG Drops 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 Strocit 100 MG Drops

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

Uses of Strocit 100 MG Drops

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 Strocit 100 MG Drops to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Strocit 100 MG Drops 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 Strocit 100 MG Drops.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    It is not known if Strocit 100 MG Drops 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 Strocit 100 MG Drops is safe for use while breastfeeding. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Strocit 100 MG Drops 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. Strocit 100 MG Drops is not recommended for use if you have this condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

It is not known if Strocit 100 MG Drops 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 Strocit 100 MG Drops is safe for use while breastfeeding. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Other medicines

Inform your doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with Strocit 100 MG Drops.

Kidney disease

Strocit 100 MG Drops 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 Strocit 100 MG Drops with caution in such cases. It is recommended not to exceed the dose of 1000 mg daily.

Driving or operating machines

Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines until you know how Strocit 100 MG Drops affects you.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Strocit 100 MG Drops. 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 Strocit 100 MG Drops. 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

Strocit 100 MG Drops 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 Strocit 100 MG Drops 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
Strocit 100 MG Drops 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

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Information on this page was last updated on 30 Jan 2023

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