Product introduction
Strocit Plus Tablet combines citicoline and piracetam, two brain-protecting medicines. It is prescribed to support recovery after a stroke and may also be used to improve cognitive function or after a head injury. It should only be taken under a neurologist's or physician's supervision.
Storage: Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Uses of Strocit Plus Tablet
- Stroke.
- Stroke rehabilitation.
- Cognitive enhancement.
- Brain injury.
Benefits of Strocit Plus Tablet
It helps protect nerve cells and supports their repair after damage to the brain. Used during stroke rehabilitation, it may assist recovery of thinking, memory and function. Prescribers also use such combinations to support cognition in selected patients.
Side effects of Strocit Plus Tablet
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Weight gain.
- Nervousness.
- Dizziness.
- Stomach upset.
- Fatigue.
- Sleepiness.
- Restlessness or hyperactivity.
- Depression.
- Confusion.
- Hallucination.
- Rash.
How to use Strocit Plus Tablet
Swallow the tablet with water at the dose and timing prescribed by your doctor. Keep to a regular schedule and do not increase the dose yourself. Do not stop abruptly without medical advice.
How Strocit Plus Tablet works
Citicoline nourishes and supports the survival of nerve cells. Piracetam is a GABA analogue that protects the brain and nervous system when oxygen supply is low and influences ion channels on nerve cell membranes. Together they support brain cell function and recovery.
Substitutes for Strocit Plus Tablet
No other medicine with the same composition is listed in our catalogue yet. Message us on WhatsApp and our pharmacist will help you find a suitable alternative.
Safety advice
Alcohol may increase drowsiness and interfere with recovery from stroke. Ask your doctor before drinking.
Evidence suggests possible risk to the baby, so it is generally not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly needed.
It may pass into breast milk and could be unsafe for the baby. Consult your doctor before using it while nursing.
It may reduce alertness and cause drowsiness or dizziness, so avoid driving until you know how it affects you.
Piracetam is cleared by the kidneys, so the dose may need adjustment in kidney disease. Follow your doctor's advice.
Limited data suggest no dose change is usually needed in liver disease. Use as your doctor directs.
Quick tips
- Take it at the same time every day as advised by your doctor.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects your alertness.
- Report confusion, hallucinations or mood changes to your doctor right away.
- Keep follow-up visits, since dose may need adjustment based on kidney function.
- Do not stop or change the dose on your own.
Fact box
| Chemical class | — |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | NEURO CNS |
| Action class | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is Strocit Plus used for?
It is used in stroke treatment and rehabilitation, and may be prescribed to support cognition or after a brain injury.
Can it make me sleepy?
Yes, drowsiness and dizziness are possible, so be careful with driving and machinery.
Does it need dose adjustment in kidney problems?
It may. Tell your doctor about any kidney condition so the dose can be set safely.
Is it a substitute for stroke emergency care?
No. A stroke needs immediate hospital treatment; this tablet is only a part of the prescribed treatment and rehabilitation.