
Storax 500 Tablet
Citicoline (500mg)
by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
strip of 10 tablets
About this medicine
Storax 500 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. Storax 500 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, irregular heart rate, rash, insomnia, occurrence or intensification of numbness of paralyzed extremities. 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.
Uses
- Treatment of Stroke
- Treatment of Head injury
- Treatment of Alzheimer's disease
- Treatment of Dementia in Parkinson's disease
Benefits
In treatment of Stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Storax 500 Tablet helps in speeding up the recovery process in patients who have undergone stroke. It decreases brain damage, promotes healing, and enhances the overall health of the patient.
How it works
Storax 500 Tablet is a nerve protecting medicine. It nourishes the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival by producing certain brain chemicals including phosphatidylcholine and acetylcholine. It also reduces free fatty acid buildup at the site of nerve damage.
How to use
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. Storax 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Common side effects
- Decreased blood pressure
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Rash
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Safety advice
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Storax 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Storax 500 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Storax 500 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether Storax 500 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Storax 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Storax 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Storax 500 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Storax 500 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 facts
- Chemical Class
- Pyrimidine Ribonucleoside Diphosphate
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Neuro cns
- Action Class
- Nootropic agent
Frequently asked questions
I have been prescribed Storax 500 Tablet for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
Storax 500 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.
Can I take alcohol during treatment with Storax 500 Tablet?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Storax 500 Tablet. However, since Storax 500 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.
Can students take Storax 500 Tablet to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take Storax 500 Tablet since studies show that Storax 500 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.
What is the role of Storax 500 Tablet in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Storax 500 Tablet orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Storax 500 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.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Salt composition
- Citicoline (500mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablets
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
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The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.

