Strocit Plus Tablet

Uses:

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.

troke is a medical emergency that occurs due to damage to the brain. Strocit Plus 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.

Directions For Use:

Strocit Plus 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.

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. Strocit Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

• Nervousness
• Uncontrolled movements
• Increase in weight
• Hyperactivity
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Decreased blood pressure

Warning & Precautions:

Talk to your doctor if

• You have an underlying medical condition such as stomach or intestinal ulcers, any kind of blood disorder, etc.
• You have a kidney disorder.
• You have a planned surgery or operation including dental surgery.
• You are on certain medications like anticoagulants including the low dose of aspirin.
• You are elderly and taking this medicine for a prolonged duration.

FAQs:

Q. How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Strocit Plus Tablet?
There are reports which suggest that the use of Strocit Plus 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 Strocit Plus 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.

Q: How much time will Strocit Plus tablet take to perform its action?
A: It may take approximately 1- 2 hours to see improvements in the patient's condition after the oral administration of the medicine, however, the result may vary depending on the individuals physiology, disease condition and severity.

Q: Can Strocit Plus be taken by patients suffering from renal insufficiency?
A: Piracetam is easily eliminated through the kidneys, so caution should thus be taken in cases of patients with kidney impairment. Dose adjustment might require in such conditions.

Q: What lifestyle modification is required to maintain heart condition along with the medication?

• Follow a low-carb, low-fat diet.
• Do regular exercise for 30- 40 minutes every day.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Avoid smoking and drinking. Discuss with your doctor if you drink too often.

Q: Can I suggest this medicine for people with a similar type of condition?
A: Never suggest this medicine to anyone, even if their condition is similar to yours. Only a qualified doctor should prescribe it.

Q: What is the use of Strocit Plus tablet?
A: Strocit Plus tablet is used to treat acute stroke. It protects the brain cells from damage and helps to repair them. It also increases blood flow and oxygen consumption in parts of the brain.

Q: Is citicoline and Strocit Plus the same?
A: No, citicoline is one of the active ingredients of Strocit Plus tablet, along with piracetam.