Volicol-Plus Tablet
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Product introduction
Volicol-Plus Tablet is a medicine used in stroke rehabilitation and as a cognitive enhancer. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. It may also be used in the treatment of brain trauma.
Volicol-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.
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.
Uses of Volicol-Plus Tablet
Benefits of Volicol-Plus Tablet
In Rehabilitation of Stroke
Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs due to damage to the brain. Volicol-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.
Side effects of Volicol-Plus Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Volicol-Plus
- Weight gain
- Hyperactivity
- Stomach pain
- Nervousness
- Diarrhea
- Decreased blood pressure
- Uncoordinated body movements
- Dizziness
How to use Volicol-Plus Tablet
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. Volicol-Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Volicol-Plus Tablet works
Volicol-Plus 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Volicol-Plus Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Volicol-Plus Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Volicol-Plus Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Volicol-Plus Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Volicol-Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.
Volicol-Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Volicol-Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Volicol-Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Volicol-Plus Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Volicol-Plus Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Volicol-Plus Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Volicol-Plus Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Volicol-Plus Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Volicol-Plus 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.
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Quick tips
- Volicol-Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness and shakiness which may affect your concentration and driving ability so do not drive unless you are feeling well.
- Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
- Volicol-Plus Tablet can cause weight gain, maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly to prevent this.
- Side effects such as trouble sleeping, diarrhoea, stomach pain, decreased blood pressure, irregular heart rate may occur, which is not with everyone. Inform your doctor if you notice any other side effect.
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Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
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Patient concerns
FAQs
How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Volicol-Plus Tablet?
There are reports which suggest that the use of Volicol-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.
What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Volicol-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.
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- Piracetam. Slough, Berkshire: UCB Pharma Limited; 2004 [revised 09 Feb. 2017]. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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- Citicoline and Piracetam [Product Information]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: La Renon Healthcare Limited. [Accessed 28th Sept. 2023] (online) Available from:
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