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Ceham-P Tablet

Manufactured byALKEM LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsCiticoline (500 mg) + Piracetam (800 mg)
Description
Ceham-P Tablet is a combination of Citicoline and Piracetam. It is used in the treatment of stroke. It works by preventing the damage to your nerve cells and nourishing them back to health again. Ceham-P Tablet shows side effects like headache, sleeplessness, weight gain, stomach discomfort, and diarrhoea. However, these side effects may subside by themselves as your body adjusts to this medicine. Ceham-P Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it every day at the same time as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and duration of treatment will be determined by your doctor depending on the severity of your health condition. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Ceham-P Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, or any other brain-related conditions. This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 18 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ceham-P Tablet

  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
  • Nervousness
  • Weakness
  • Weight gain
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Shaking of hands or feet
  • Sleeplessness
  • Change in blood pressure
  • Nausea
  • Blurred vision
  • Irregular heartbeat

Uses of Ceham-P Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Acute stroke
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Ceham-P Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Ceham-P Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Avoid taking alcohol with Ceham-P Tablet as it may cause undesired effects.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency was reported for Ceham-P Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Ceham-P Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Ceham-P Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as this medicine may pass into breastmilk which could harm your baby. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Ceham-P Tablet if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, breathing difficulties, swelling of the face/tongue/throat, etc.

Severe kidney disease

Ceham-P Tablet is filtered by the kidneys and removed from the body via urine. Hence, this medicine is not recommended for use if you have severe kidney problems as it may further worsen your condition.

Cerebral haemorrhage

A cerebral haemorrhage is a condition of localized bleeding in your brain. Avoid taking Ceham-P Tablet if you have a history of this condition as it may worsen your condition.

Huntington's Chorea

Huntington's disease is a brain condition that causes the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It may cause uncontrolled, irregular and unpredictable muscle movements, emotional problems, and loss of thinking ability. Ceham-P Tablet is not recommended for use in such condition.

Hypertonia

Hypertonia is a condition of too much muscle tension in your body. This condition makes it difficult to flex and move around normally. Less commonly, it may occur in older children and adults. Ceham-P Tablet is not recommended if you have this conditions.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Ceham-P Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Ceham-P Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as this medicine may pass into breastmilk which could harm your baby. Therefore, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Bleeding disorders

Ceham-P Tablet should be used with caution if you have bleeding problems such as severe haemorrhage (bleeding or abnormal flow of blood), gastrointestinal ulcers (sores in the lining of the stomach and intestine that may cause internal bleeding), etc. as this medicine may increase the risk of excess bleeding.

Use in Children

Ceham-P Tablet is not recommended for use in children less than 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Driving or operating machines

Use of Ceham-P Tablet may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness such as driving vehicles or operating machines until you know how this medicine affects you.

Abrupt withdrawal

Ceham-P Tablet should not be discontinued abruptly as it may cause symptoms such as a headache, anxiety, seizures (abnormal and uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain causing uncontrolled jerking of the body), etc. Your doctor may suggest an appropriate regimen to gradually stop the treatment.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip the dose of Ceham-P Tablet. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.

Overdose

You should not take more than the prescribed dose of Ceham-P Tablet. In case of an overdose, seek immediate medical attention or contact your doctor.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Avoid taking alcohol with Ceham-P Tablet as it may cause undesired effects.
Interaction with Medicine

Levodopa

Meclofenoxate

Disease interactions

Kidney disease

Ceham-P Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as it may increase the accumulation of this medicine in your body. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your kidney functions during treatment with this medicine.

Liver Disease

Ceham-P Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver problems. No dose adjustment is required if you have only liver problems. However, if you have both liver and kidney problems, consult your doctor. Dose adjustment may be necessary for such conditions.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Ceham-P Tablet with or without food. Drink adequate amount of water. Do not break or chew the tablet. Avoid taking larger or smaller amounts than that prescribed by your doctor. Take Ceham-P Tablet at the same time every day for the ease of remembering. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Ceham-P Tablet is a combination of Citicoline and Piracetam. Citicoline work by improving the condition of damaged nerve cells and bringing them back to a healthy condition. Piracetam works by improving the nourishment of brain cells by increasing the supply of blood, oxygen and glucose consumption.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Neurotrophics, Nootropics

Schedule

Schedule H

CiplaMed. 2021. COGNOLIN P Tablets. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 19 August 2021].

https://www.ciplamed.com/content/cognolin-p-tablets>

Medicines.org.uk. 2021. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 24 August 2021].

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2990.pdf>
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Information on this page was last updated on 11 Nov 2021

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