How to take piracetam

Piracetam is a brain-stimulating substance that acts on the central nervous system, improving various mental capacities such as memory or attention, and is therefore widely used to treat various types of cognitive deficits.

This substance can be found in conventional pharmacies under the trade name Cintilam, Nootropil or Nootron, for example, in the form of syrup, capsule or tablet.

Price

The price of Piracetam varies between 10 and 25 reais, depending on the form of its presentation and the commercial name.

What is Piracetam for?

Piracetam is indicated to improve mental activities such as memory, learning and attention, and is therefore used to treat loss of brain function during aging or after a stroke, for example.

In addition, it can also be used in the treatment of dyslexia in children or vertigo and balance disorders, when caused by vasomotor or psychic changes.

How to take

The method of use of Piracetam should always be guided by a doctor, however, the recommended daily dose is usually:

To improve memory and attention: 2.4 to 4.8 g per day, divided into 2 to 3 doses; Dizziness: 2.4 to 4.8 g daily, every 8 or 12 hours; Dyslexia in children: 3.2 g per day, divided into 2 doses.

In some cases, such as the presence of kidney or liver disease, it is necessary to adjust the dose to avoid worsening the lesions in these organs.

Main side effects

The use of this medication can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nervousness, irritability, anxiety, headaches, confusion, insomnia and tremors.

Who should not take

Piracetam is contraindicated for women in the first trimester of pregnancy, as well as patients with Huntington's Korea or hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula.