Cognitam-800 Tablet

Cognitam-800 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called GABA analogues used to treat myoclonus (a movement disorder). Additionally, Cognitam-800 Tablet is also used to treat memory disorders, vertigo, and dyslexia (learning disorder) in children above 8years. Myoclonus is a movement disorder that causes uncontrollable twitching and jerky movements of arms and legs.

Cognitam-800 Tablet contains 'Piracetam' that acts on the brain and nervous system, thereby protects against shortness of oxygen. It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine which helps in communication between brain cells.

You are advised to take Cognitam-800 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as headache, sleepiness, stomach pain, diarrhoea, weakness, nausea, and restlessness. You are advised to talk to your doctor if the side-effects persist or worsen.

Please do not stop taking Cognitam-800 Tablet without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Cognitam-800 Tablet causes drowsiness, sleepiness and shakiness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Cognitam-800 Tablet as it could lead to increased sleepiness. Cognitam-800 Tablet is not recommended for children below 8 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Cognitam-800 Tablet is a nootropic drug which belongs to a group of medicines called GABA analogues. Cognitam-800 Tablet is used to treat myoclonus (a movement disorder). Additionally, Cognitam-800 Tablet is also used for the symptomatic treatment of cognitive and memory disorders caused due to organic disorder, vertigo, and dyslexia (learning disorder) in children above 8 years. Cognitam-800 Tablet acts on the brain, and nervous system thereby protecting against shortness of oxygen. It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine which helps in communication between brain cells. Cognitam-800 Tablet may also act on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors that are involved in the transmission of nerve signals which play an important role in memory.

Do not take Cognitam-800 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components; if you have/had a serious kidney problem, Huntington's disease or brain haemorrhage. Inform your doctor if you have kidney dysfunction or bleeding problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Cognitam-800 Tablet may cause drowsiness, sleepiness and shakiness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Cognitam-800 Tablet as it could lead to increased sleepiness. Cognitam-800 Tablet is not recommended for children below 8 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.