Neuratam500mg/5ml
Rx- Generic:
- Piracetam
- Dosage form:
- Syrup
- Pack size:
- 100ml bot
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At a glance
Piracetam is a nootropic medicine used for Alzheimer's disease, stroke, dementia in Parkinson's disease, age-related memory loss, and head injury. It improves communication between nerve cells and protects the brain against oxygen shortage.
Indications
- Cerebrovascular accidents and cerebral insufficiencies
- Mental retardation in children
- Behavior and psychotic problems in old age (memory deficits)
- Alzheimer's disease
- Stroke
- Dementia in Parkinson's disease
- Age-related memory loss
- Head injury
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Cerebrocortical insufficiency: 800 mg three times daily
- Cortical myoclonus: 7.2 g daily in 2-3 divided doses, increased by 4.8 g/day every 3-4 days; max 20 g/day
- Cognitive enhancer: 2.4 g daily in 2-3 divided doses; up to 4.8 g daily in severe cases
Pediatric Dose (Oral):
- 50 mg/kg body weight in 3 divided doses; reduce by half after desired results
Renal Impairment Dose:
- CrCl 50-79: 2/3 of usual dose
- CrCl 30-49: 1/3 of usual dose
- CrCl 20-29: 1/6 of usual dose
- CrCl <20: Contraindicated
Side effects
Side Effects:
- Weight gain
- Nervousness
- Agitation
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Sleep disturbances
- Fatigue/drowsiness
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Vertigo
- Headache
- Sexual stimulation (rare)
Precautions & warnings
- May affect driving ability; do not drive if drowsy or dizzy
- Inform doctor if bleeding problems or taking blood-thinning medications
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation
- Inform doctor if abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting occurs
- Do not stop medication suddenly
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.