Manufacturer: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Citicoline(250mg)
Criticoline 250mg Injection is administered as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self administered. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember.Some common side effects that may be seen with this medicine include decreased blood pressure, stomach pain, diarrhea, and irregular heart rate. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
Criticoline 250mg Injection is a nerve protecting medicine. It works on the brain by nourishing the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival.
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 Criticoline
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
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 Criticoline 250mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Criticoline 250mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Criticoline 250mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Citicoline is taken by mouth or given as an injection to help memory loss due to aging, improve vision in people with glaucoma, and help with recovery in stroke patients. It is also used for Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease, bipolar disorder, lazy eye, and other conditions of the brain.
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.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Criticoline 250mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Criticoline 250mg Injection helps in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
It is given as an injection by your doctor or healthcare provider.
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 Criticoline 250mg Injection. These may not be with everyone.
Any of the side effects other than those mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. I have been prescribed Criticoline 250mg Injection for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Criticoline 250mg Injection 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 Criticoline 250mg Injection?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Criticoline 250mg Injection. However, since Criticoline 250mg Injection 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 Criticoline 250mg Injection to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Criticoline 250mg Injection since studies show that Criticoline 250mg Injection 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 Criticoline 250mg Injection in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Criticoline 250mg Injection orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Criticoline 250mg Injection 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.
