INTRODUCTION ABOUT NEUROCETAM 400MG CAPSULE

NEUROCETAM 400MG CAPSULE contains Piracetam which belongs to the group of medicines known as Nootropics. It is used in the management of myoclonus of cortical origin in combination with other anti-myoclonic therapies. Myoclonus is a sudden, involuntary muscle jerk, shake or spasm that may be caused due to disturbance in the brain and nervous system.   

Before taking NEUROCETAM 400MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you have severe kidney disease and liver problems. Avoid consumption of alcohol during management with this medicine.  

NEUROCETAM 400MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women unless advised by the doctor.    

NEUROCETAM 400MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in children (below 16 years of age). It should be taken with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor for advice.  

The common side effects of taking NEUROCETAM 400MG CAPSULE are restlessness, nervousness and weight gain. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

USES OF NEUROCETAM 400MG CAPSULE

• Manage myoclonus (sudden, involuntary muscle jerk, shake or spasm)

HOW NEUROCETAM 400MG CAPSULE WORKS

NEUROCETAM 400MG CAPSULE is a derivative of the neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) which improves membrane stability and fluidity in brain thereby restoring the neurotransmission via glutamatergic and cholinergic (ACh) receptors resulting in controlled movements.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take NEUROCETAM 400MG CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of NEUROCETAM 400MG CAPSULE for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF NEUROCETAM 400MG CAPSULE

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Weakness:

Drink plenty of fluid and eat balanced diet and frequent meals. Do regular minimal exercise and follow regular sleep schedule. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking NEUROCETAM 400MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:  

• thyroid extract or thyroxine (medicine used to manage hypothyroidism)
• anticoagulants such as warfarin or aceno-coumarol (medicine used to manage clotting of blood)
• low dose aspirin (medicine used as a pain killer)
• any other medicines including medicines obtained without a prescription

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of NEUROCETAM 400MG CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdose may result in bloody diarrhoea with abdominal pain.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep this medicine out of reach of children
• Store at room temperature