Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Citicoline(500mg/5ml)
Citelec Syrup may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Your dose depends on your age and the condition you are being treated for. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Citicoline enhances cellular communication by increasing the availability of neurotransmitters, including acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. In simple terms, the choline component of citicoline is used to create acetylcholine, which is a primary executive neurotransmitter in the human brain.
Citicoline is water-soluble, with more than 90% oral bioavailability. Plasma levels peak one hour after oral ingestion, and a majority of the citicoline is excreted as CO 2 in respiration, and again 24 hours after ingestion, where the remaining citicoline is excreted through urine.
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 Citelec
Decreased blood pressure
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
If you are allergic to Citicoline or any components of this medicine.
Conditions causing increased muscle tone or stiffness (rigidity, spasticity, or dystonia)
Information regarding the use of Citelec Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Citelec Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Citelec Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Citicoline was (2011) the 10th drug by rank of billed amount. Its approved indications are stroke (acute and sub-acute) and head injury, but not cognitive decline associated with age, the presumed indication for most of its use.
Drug-drug interactions: CITICOLINE alter the effect of antiparkinsonian drugs (levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone) when given with it. The effectiveness of CITICOLINE is altered when given with another nootropic (meclofenoxate). Drug-food interactions: No interactions found.
Shake well before use. Citelec Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Citelec Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Citelec Syrup helps in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
Do not take this medicine in higher amounts or frequency than that told by your doctor.
Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you develop an allergic reaction after taking the medication.
Side effects such as trouble sleeping, diarrhea, stomach pain, decreased blood pressure, irregular heart rate may occur with Citelec Syrup. These may not be with everyone.
Any of the side effects other than those mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Citelec Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. I have been prescribed Citelec Syrup for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Citelec Syrup is a form of an essential nutrient called choline which is naturally present in the body. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. Therefore, it improves learning, memory, and cognitive function (processing information or perception) in Alzheimer’s disease.
Q. Can I take alcohol during treatment with Citelec Syrup?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Citelec Syrup. However, since Citelec Syrup is prescribed for stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, head injury, and age-related memory impairment, it is best to avoid the consumption of alcohol.
Q. Can students take Citelec Syrup to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Citelec Syrup since studies show that Citelec Syrup is effective only in age-related memory problems, memory problems associated with long-standing stroke, and in Alzheimer’s disease. Moreover, there is no data available for use of this medicine in children.
Q. What is the role of Citelec Syrup in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Citelec Syrup orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Citelec Syrup either intravenously (injecting the medicine in vein directly) within 12 hours of having a stroke or daily for 7 days after the stroke can help the patient recover sooner.
