Cognivel Tablet is a combination medicine that is used as a cognitive enhancer. It helps to improve brain function, enhance focus and increase the blood flow to the brain. It also improves communication between the nerve cells and protects the brain.
Cognivel 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 stomach upset, rash, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), nervousness, and abnormality of voluntary movements. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly.
Cognivel Tablet improves memory, increases mental alertness and concentration as well as boosts energy levels and wakefulness. It helps improve nerve conduction, protects the brain against damage from harmful chemicals in the brain that are responsible for such unpleasant changes and enhances brain function. It also improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.
SIDE EFFECTS OF COGNIVEL 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 Cognivel
Weight gain
Upset stomach
Rash
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Nervousness
Abnormality of voluntary movements
HOW TO USE COGNIVEL 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. Cognivel Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW COGNIVEL TABLET WORKS
Cognivel Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Ginkgo Biloba, Piracetam and Vinpocetine. Ginkgo Biloba and Piracetam increase blood flow to the brain and protect it from damage by harmful chemical substances (free radicals). Vinpocetine works by further protecting the brain and nervous system from shortness of oxygen and also affects various channels on nerve cells.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cognivel Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cognivel Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cognivel Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cognivel Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Cognivel Tablet may cause drowsiness and shakiness. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cognivel Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cognivel Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cognivel Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cognivel Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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