CITICOLINE VIR 1000 mg ORAL SOLUTION
How to use CITICOLINE VIR 1000 mg ORAL SOLUTION
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Introduction
Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient
Citicolina Vir 1000 mg Oral Solution EFG
Read the entire package leaflet carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.
- Keep this package leaflet, as you may need to read it again. If you have any questions, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
- This medication has been prescribed to you only, and you should not give it to others, even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
- If you experience side effects, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if they are side effects not listed in this package leaflet. See section 4.
Contents of the Package Leaflet
- What is Citicolina Vir and what is it used for
- What you need to know before taking Citicolina Vir
- How to take Citicolina Vir
- Possible side effects
- Storage of Citicolina Vir
- Package Contents and Additional Information
1. What is Citicolina Vir and what is it used for
Citicolina Vir belongs to a group of medications called psychostimulants and nootropics, which act by improving brain function.
Citicolina Vir is used to treat memory and behavioral disorders due to:
- a stroke, which is an interruption of blood supply to the brain due to a clot or rupture of a blood vessel.
- a head injury, which is a blow to the head.
2. What you need to know before taking Citicolina Vir
Do not take Citicolina Vir
- If you are allergic to citicolines or any other component of this medication (listed in section 6).
- If you have parasympathetic nervous system hypertonia, which is a severe condition with low blood pressure, sweating, tachycardia, and fainting.
Warnings and Precautions
Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Citicolina Vir
Children
Citicolina Vir has not been adequately studied in children, so it should only be administered if your doctor considers it necessary.
Taking Citicolina Vir with other medications
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or may need to take any other medication.
Citicolina Vir enhances the effects of L-Dopa, so it should not be administered at the same time as medications containing L-Dopa without consulting your doctor. Medications containing L-Dopa are usually used to treat Parkinson's disease.
Citicolina Vir should not be administered in combination with medications containing meclofenoxate, which is a brain stimulant medication.
Taking Citicolina Vir with food and drinks
Citicolina Vir can be taken with or without food.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
Citicolina Vir, like most medications, should not be administered if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding, unless your doctor considers it necessary.
Driving and Using Machines
No effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been observed.
Citicolina Vir contains sorbitol, cochineal red, parahydroxybenzoates, and sodium
This medication contains sorbitol (E-420). If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before taking this medication.
This medication may cause allergic reactions because it contains cochineal red (Ponceau 4R or E-124). It may cause asthma, especially in patients allergic to acetylsalicylic acid.
It may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed) because it contains propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-217) and methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-218).
Patients on low-sodium diets should note that this medication contains 80.96 mg (3.52 mmol) of sodium per dose.
This medication contains 80.96 mg of sodium (main component of table/cooking salt) in each sachet. This is equivalent to 4.05% of the maximum recommended daily sodium intake for an adult.
3. How to take Citicolina Vir
Follow the administration instructions for this medication exactly as indicated by your doctor. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
The normal dose is 1 to 2 sachets per day, depending on the severity of your illness. It can be taken directly or dissolved in half a glass of water (120 ml) with or without food.
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If you take more Citicolina Vir than you should
Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
If you forget to take Citicolina Vir
Take your dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.
If you stop treatment with Citicolina Vir
Your doctor will indicate the duration of your treatment with Citicolina Vir. Do not stop treatment before consulting your doctor.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medications, this medication can have side effects, although not everyone experiences them.
The side effects of this medication are very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients). Headache, dizziness, nausea, occasional diarrhea, facial flushing, swelling of the extremities, and changes in blood pressure may occur. If you experience any of these or other symptoms, inform your doctor.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect not listed in this package leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medication Surveillance System for Human Use Website: www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
5. Storage of Citicolina Vir
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date stated on the packaging after "EXP". The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Store in the original packaging.
No special storage conditions are required.
Medications should not be disposed of through wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and unused medications at the SIGRE point in the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
6. Package Contents and Additional Information
Composition of Citicolina Vir
- The active ingredient is citicolina. Each sachet contains 1000 mg of citicolina (as sodium salt).
- The other ingredients (excipients) are: sodium saccharin (E-954), liquid sorbitol (E-420), glycerol (E-422), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-216), sodium citrate (E-331), glycerin formaldehyde, potassium sorbate (E-202), strawberry flavor, cochineal red (E-124), citric acid (E-330), and purified water.
Appearance of the product and package contents
Citicolina Vir is a transparent oral solution with a pink color and strawberry flavor and odor, packaged in sachets.
It is presented in a package containing 10 or 30 sachets in a normal package or multiple package (3 subunits of 10 sachets) with 10 ml of oral solution each.
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer
Industria Química y Farmaceútica Vir S.A.
C/Laguna 66-70. Polígono Industrial Urtinsa II.
28923 Alcorcon (Madrid)
Date of the last revision of this package leaflet: December 2015
Detailed and updated information on this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/
- Country of registration
- Average pharmacy price16.19 EUR
- Active substance
- Prescription requiredYes
- Manufacturer
- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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