Product introduction Nurocot 500mg 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. Nurocot 500mg 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 of Nurocot Tablet Alzheimer's disease Stroke Dementia in Parkinson's disease Age related memory loss Head injury Side effects of Nurocot 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 Nurocot Decreased blood pressure Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats) Stomach pain Diarrhea Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Rash Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand) How to use Nurocot 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. Nurocot 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. How Nurocot Tablet works Nurocot 500mg 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. Safety advice warnings Alcohol CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nurocot 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Nurocot 500mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. warnings Breast feeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Nurocot 500mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. warnings Driving CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Nurocot 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. warnings Kidney CAUTION Nurocot 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nurocot 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. warnings Liver CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Nurocot 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. What if you forget to take Nurocot Tablet? If you miss a dose of Nurocot 500mg 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.