Product introduction

Citiport Plus 400 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.

Citiport plus 400 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 diarrhoea. This medicine may cause weight gain, and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly.

Uses of Citiport Plus Tablet

• Rehabilitation of Stroke

Benefits of Citiport Plus Tablet

In Rehabilitation of Stroke

Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs due to damage to the brain. Citiport Plus 400 Tablet helps in speeding up the recovery process in patients who have undergone a stroke. It decreases brain damage, promotes healing and enhances the overall health of the patient.

Side effects of Citiport 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 Citiport plus

• Weight gain
• Hyperactivity
• Stomach pain
• Nervousness
• Diarrhea
• Decreased blood pressure
• Uncoordinated body movements
• Dizziness

How to use Citiport 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. Citiport plus 400 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Citiport plus Tablet works

Citiport Plus 400 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, protecting them from damage and improving their survival. Piracetam is a GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) analogue. It works by protecting the brain and nervous system against shortness of oxygen and also affects various ion channels on the nerve cell membrane.

Safety advice 

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Citiport Plus 400 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Citiport Plus 400 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of the Citiport Plus 400 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Citiport plus 400 Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Citiport plus 400 Tablet may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

CAUTION

Citiport Plus 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Citiport plus 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of the Citiport Plus 400 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Citiport Plus 400 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Citiport Plus 400 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Citiport plus Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Citiport Plus 400 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.

Quick tips

• Citiport plus 400 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.
• Citiport plus 400 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, and irregular heart rate may occur, which is not with everyone. Inform your doctor if you notice any other side effects.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS