Ceact 400mg Tablet (10'S)

Manufacturer: Crescent Therapeutics Ltd

Salt Composition : Piracetam(400mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

₹58.05

Strip of 10 Tablet

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Ceact 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped without talking to your doctor as it may result in twitching or jerking movements and even relapse of the disease may occur.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

CEACT 400MG TABLET contains 'Piracetam' that acts on the brain and nervous system, thereby protects against shortness of oxygen. It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine which helps in communication between brain cells. You can take CEACT 400MG TABLET with or without food.

Pharmacokinets

Piracetam is predominantly excreted via renal elimination, where about 80-100% of the total dose is recovered in the urine. Approximately 90% of the dose of piracetam is excreted in the urine as unchanged drug 4. The plasma half life of piracetam is approximately 5 hours following oral or intravenous administration.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ceact

Weight gain

Nervousness

Abnormality of voluntary movements

Contra Indications

You should not take Ceact 400mg Tablet if you are allergic to Ceact 400mg Tablet or any of the ingredients in the medicine. Also, avoid taking Ceact 400mg Tablet if your kidney functions are severely deranged or if you ever had localized bleeding in the brain (cerebral hemorrhage).

Pregnancy Related Information

Information regarding the use of Ceact 400mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

Consuming alcohol with Ceact 400mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Information regarding the use of Ceact 400mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.


Children Related Information

Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated

Indications

Ceact 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and memory loss in Parkinson's disease. It can also be used to treat age-related memory loss and head injury. It works by improving communication between the nerve cells and protects the brain.

Interactions

CEACT 400MG TABLET may have interaction with hormone (thyroxine), anti-coagulant (warfarin, acenocoumarol), and pain killer (aspirin). Food-Drug Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking CEACT 400MG TABLET as it might cause increased drowsiness and sleepiness.

Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Ceact 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.

Inform your doctor if you have bleeding problems or if you are on medications that help thin your blood.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Inform your doctor if you experience stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. 

Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

How To Use

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. Ceact 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.


FAQs

Q. If I do not see an improvement in my symptoms, can I stop taking Ceact 400mg Tablet?

No, do not stop taking Ceact 400mg Tablet on your own. Stopping it suddenly may have unwanted effects like twitching and jerking movements. If Ceact 400mg Tablet does not improve your symptoms, consult your doctor. The doctor may suggest a slow reduction of Ceact 400mg Tablet dose.

Q. Who should avoid taking Ceact 400mg Tablet?

You should not take Ceact 400mg Tablet if you are allergic to Ceact 400mg Tablet or any of the ingredients in the medicine. Also, avoid taking Ceact 400mg Tablet if your kidney functions are severely deranged or if you ever had localized bleeding in the brain (cerebral hemorrhage). You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are suffering from Huntington’s disease/chorea (a genetic disorder where the brain cells die quickly causing deterioration of mental and physical abilities over time).

Q. What is the correct way of taking Ceact 400mg Tablet?

Ceact 400mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Swallow the tablets as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break or chew the tablets. If you find it difficult to swallow, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may prescribe Ceact 400mg Tablet in the form of a solution.