Nurocol 500mg Syrup

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Composition FOR Nurocol 500mg/5ml Syrup

Citicoline(500mg/5ml)

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Nurocol 500mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nurocol 500mg Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Nurocol 500mg Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Nurocol 500mg Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Nurocol 500mg/5ml Syrup

Citicoline(500mg/5ml)

Nurocol syrup uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Parkinson's disease.

How nurocol syrup works

Nurocol 500mg Syrup is a nerve protecting medicine. It nourishes the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival by producing certain brain chemicals including phosphatidylcholine and acetylcholine. It also reduces free fatty acid buildup at the site of nerve damage.

Common side effects of nurocol syrup

Decreased blood pressure, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Rash, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)

SUBSTITUTES FOR Nurocol Syrup

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  • Storax Syrup Sugar Free
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    Rs. 14.97/ml of Syrup
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  • Strozina Syrup
    (60 ml Syrup in bottle)
    Arinna Lifescience Pvt Ltd
    Rs. 7.68/ml of Syrup
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  • Strolin 500mg Syrup
    (60 ml Syrup in bottle)
    Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 8.63/ml of Syrup
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    Rs. 534
    pay 9% more per ml of Syrup
  • Strocoz Syrup
    (60 ml Syrup in bottle)
    Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 12.40/ml of Syrup
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    Rs. 783.95
    pay 57% more per ml of Syrup

Expert advice FOR Nurocol Syrup

  • Citicoline helps in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
  • 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 an allergic reaction after taking the medication.
  • Side effects such as trouble sleeping, diarrhea, stomach pain, decreased blood pressure, irregular heart rate may occur with Citicoline. These may not be with everyone.
  • Any of the side effects other than those mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.

Frequently asked questions FOR Nurocol 500mg/5ml Syrup

Citicoline

Q. I have been prescribed Nurocol 500mg Syrup for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Nurocol 500mg Syrup is a form of an essential nutrient called choline which is naturally present in the body. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. Therefore, it improves learning, memory, and cognitive function (processing information or perception) in Alzheimer’s disease.
Q. Can I take alcohol during treatment with Nurocol 500mg Syrup?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Nurocol 500mg Syrup. However, since Nurocol 500mg Syrup is prescribed for stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, head injury, and age-related memory impairment, it is best to avoid the consumption of alcohol.
Q. Can students take Nurocol 500mg Syrup to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Nurocol 500mg Syrup since studies show that Nurocol 500mg Syrup is effective only in age-related memory problems, memory problems associated with long-standing stroke, and in Alzheimer’s disease. Moreover, there is no data available for use of this medicine in children.
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Q. What is the role of Nurocol 500mg Syrup in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Nurocol 500mg Syrup orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Nurocol 500mg Syrup either intravenously (injecting the medicine in vein directly) within 12 hours of having a stroke or daily for 7 days after the stroke can help the patient recover sooner.

Content on this page was last updated on 09 May, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)