Vivicit 500

• Stroke (Ischemic stroke)
• Head injury/Brain injury
• Alzheimer's disease
• Dementia in Parkinson's disease
• Cerebrovascular disease
• Cerebral insufficiency (dizziness, memory loss, poor concentration)

Adult Dose (Oral):

• Head injury, Cerebrovascular disorders, Parkinsonism: 200-600 mg daily in divided doses
• Ischemic stroke: 500-2000 mg/day (start within 24 hours of stroke)
• Decline in thinking skills due to stroke: 1000-2000 mg/day
• Chronic cerebrovascular disease: 1000 mg daily in divided doses

Adult Dose (Parenteral): Up to 1 g IM/IV daily.

Common Side Effects:

• Decreased blood pressure
• Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness

Rare Side Effects: Stimulating action of parasympathetic system, fleeting & discrete hypotensive effect.

• [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether Citicoline alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
• 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 allergic reaction after taking the medication.
• Avoid consuming alcohol.
• In case of persistent intracranial hemorrhage, very slow administration (30 drops/minute) is recommended.