INDICATIONS
NOOTROPIL is indicated for patients suffering from myoclonus of cortical origin, no matter aetiology, and should be used along with other anti-myoclonic therapies.
INSTRUCTIONS
Adults :
The dosage regime shows important interindividual variability, requiring an individualised dose finding approach. A reasonable protocol would be to introduce piracetam at a dosage of 7.2 g/day, increasing by 4.8 g/day every three or four days up to a maximum of 20g/day, succumbed either two or three divided doses while keeping other antimyoclonic drugs unchanged at their optimal dosage. If possible, based on clinical benefit, an attempt ought to be designed to subsequently reduce the dosage of other antimyoclonic drugs.
DOSAGE
Take the medicine as prescribed from your doctor.
STORAGE
Store this medicine at room temperature in a very tightly-closed container, away from heat and light-weight.
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Active ingredient: Piracetam
The unwanted side effects reported associated with Nootropil include nervousness, agitation, irritability, anxiety and sleep disturbances. The incidence of these during many studies was 5% or less plus they were often noted inside older patients taking a lot more than 2.4 g daily. In the tastes cases a dose reduction sufficed to make these symptoms disappeared. Some patients may complain of fatigue or drowsiness. Gastro-intestinal problems for example nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and stomachache have also been reported, on the other hand Incidence during clinical trials was 2% or less. Other symptoms, including vertigo, headaches, trembling and sexual stimulation have occasionally been reported.
NOOTROPIL (Piracetam) is contra-indicated in patients with severe renal impairment (renal creatinine clearance of below 20 ml per minute), hepatic impairment and also to those under 16 years of age. It is also contraindicated in patients with cerebral haemorrhage, Huntington's Chorea plus those that have hypersensitivity to piracetam, other pyrrolidone derivatives or any of the excipients .
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Nootropil really should not be prescribed when pregnant or when breastfeeding.
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EMS: 3-8 business days
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