B Citam Benefits & Uses

B Citam is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Nausea and Vomiting (Read More - Home remedies for nausea and vomiting)
Dementia
Stroke
Ringing in ears
Leg Cramps
Leg Pain (Read More - Home remedies for leg pain and weakness)
Head Injury
Osteopenia
Rickets

B Citam Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage Range: 8 - 16 mg
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage Range: 8 - 16 mg

B Citam Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when B Citam is used -

Severe

Nausea or vomiting
Dyspepsia
Hypersensitivity
Bloating or fullness

Moderate

Allergic reaction
Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
Depressed mood
Hallucinations
Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)

Mild

पेट दर्द
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Drowsiness
Dry Mouth
Flushing
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Irritability
Weakness
Photophobia

Common

Headache
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Upset stomach
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Rash
Confusion
Insomnia

Unknown

Hypertension

B Citam Related Warnings

Is the use of B Citam safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take B Citam without worrying about any side effects.

Unknown
Is the use of B Citam safe during breastfeeding?

B Citam does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Mild
What is the effect of B Citam on the Kidneys?

B Citam does not damage the kidneys.

Moderate
What is the effect of B Citam on the Liver?

Using B Citam does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of B Citam on the Heart?

B Citam is not harmful for the heart.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of B Citam with Other Drugs

B Citam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Valproic Acid

Aspirin

Ofloxacin

Amitriptyline

Promethazine

Dipyridamole

Eptifibatide

Prasugrel

Ticlopidine

Clopidogrel

Warfarin

Diclofenac

Heparin

Naproxen

Cholestyramine

Furosemide

Caffeine

B Citam Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take B Citam unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
High Blood Pressure
Peptic Ulcer
Allergy
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Bleeding
Allergy
Arrhythmia
Arrhythmia
Dehydration
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about B Citam

Is this B Citam habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that B Citam is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

B Citam will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume B Citam only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

B Citam is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

B Citam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and B Citam

B Citam may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and B Citam

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking B Citam with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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