Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Citicoline(500mg/5ml)
Storax 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.
Some common side effects that may be seen with this medicine include decreased blood pressure, stomach pain, diarrhea, and irregular heart rate. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you ever had any problems with your kidneys or if you have or ever had any seizures (epilepsy or fits). Always let your doctor know about all the medicines that you are taking before you start with your treatment. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before using this medicine.
Citicoline has therapeutic effects at several stages of the ischemic cascade in acute ischemic stroke. First, it stabilizes cell membranes by increasing phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin synthesis [37,44] and by inhibiting the release of free fatty acids
Pharmacokinetics. 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 Storax
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 Storax Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Storax Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Storax Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Citicoline is used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Parkinson's disease. Citicoline is a nerve protecting medicine. It works on the brain by nourishing the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival.
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.
Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Storax Syrup may be taken with or without food
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Storax 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.
Storax 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 Storax 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. Storax Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. I have been prescribed Storax Syrup for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Storax 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 Storax Syrup?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Storax Syrup. However, since Storax 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 Storax Syrup to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Storax Syrup since studies show that Storax 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 Storax Syrup in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Storax Syrup orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Storax 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.
