CRITICOLINE 1000 MG TABLET helps in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease, and memory loss (dementia) in Parkinson's disease. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. CRITICOLINE 1000 MG TABLET may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Your dose depends on your age and the condition you are being treated for. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects that may be seen with this medicine include decreased blood pressure, stomach pain, diarrhea, and irregular heart rate. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you ever had any problems with your kidneys or if you have or ever had any seizures (epilepsy or fits). Always let your doctor know about all the medicines that you are taking before you start with your treatment. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before using this medicine.

• Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea

If you miss a dose of CRITICOLINE 1000 MG 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.

• Q. Q. I have been prescribed CRITICOLINE 1000 MG TABLET for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work??
  Ans: CRITICOLINE 1000 MG TABLET 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. Q. Can I take alcohol during treatment with CRITICOLINE 1000 MG TABLET??
  Ans: There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with CRITICOLINE 1000 MG TABLET. However, since CRITICOLINE 1000 MG TABLET 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. Q. Can students take CRITICOLINE 1000 MG TABLET to improve memory and learning??
  Ans: No, students should not take CRITICOLINE 1000 MG TABLET since studies show that CRITICOLINE 1000 MG TABLET 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.
• Q. Q. What is the role of CRITICOLINE 1000 MG TABLET in stroke??
  Ans: In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking CRITICOLINE 1000 MG TABLET orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving CRITICOLINE 1000 MG TABLET 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.
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