DESCRIPTION

Pericita Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of stroke. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. This medicine should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor. Pericita Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. 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 it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include hyperactivity, stomach pain, nervousness, and decreased blood pressure. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking this medicine as this medicine may cause diarrhea. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly.

INTRODUCTION

In Stroke Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs due to damage to the brain. Pericita Tablet helps in speeding up the recovery process in patients who have undergone stroke. It decreases brain damage, promotes healing and enhances the overall health of the patient.

USE OF

Stroke

BENEFITS

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pericita Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

FACTBOX 

Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::NEURO CNS

HOW TO USE

Pericita Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Citicoline and Piracetam. Citicoline is a nerve protecting medicine. It works on the brain by nourishing the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival. Piracetam is a GABA (gamma amino butyric acid) analogue. It works by protecting the brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen and also affects various ion channels on nerve cell membrane.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pericita Tablet. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Information regarding the use of Pericita Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Information regarding the use of Pericita Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Driving : UNSAFE – Pericita Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Pericita Tablet may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability. – Kidney : CAUTION – Pericita Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pericita Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Pericita Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. – Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pericita Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pericita Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Pericita Tablet, 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.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Hyperactivity | Stomach pain | Nervousness | Diarrhea | Decreased blood pressure

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

KIDNEY INTERACTION

CAUTION

LIVER INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

VIEWS 

BOUGHT 

FAQ

Q. How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Pericita Tablet?::: There are reports which suggest that the use of Pericita Tablet can cause weight gain. If you maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight. An important to remember is that it is easier to prevent weight gain rather than losing increased weight.| Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Pericita Tablet? ::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.|

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