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Lucitab drug is often used in the treatment of brain degeneration in cases of traumatic brain injury or cerebral infarction sequelae, ... Adhering to indications, the dose of Lucitab drug will help patients improve treatment efficiency. and avoid unwanted side effects.
1. What is Lucitab?
Lucitab drug is manufactured by DANAPHA Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company - VIETNAM. Lucitab is a prescription drug, classified in the group of psychotropic drugs. The active ingredient in Lucitab is Meclofenoxate.
Dosage form: Film-coated tablets, each containing 250mg of Meclofenoxate and excipients just enough.
Packing form: blister pack of 10 film-coated tablets, each box includes 6 blisters and drug instruction sheet.
2. Uses of the drug Lucitab
Meclofenoxate has an antioxidative effect on tissues caused by lack of oxygen supply or by defects in oxygen utilization. Meclofenoxate enhances neuronal glucose clearance and utilization, which helps to provide energy to virgin neurons in both aging or hypoxia.
3. Indications and contraindications to the drug Lucitab
Indications:
Lucitab drug is often used in the following cases:
Patients with brain aging with psychological symptoms such as reduced concentration, memory loss, ... Patients with traumatic brain injury with symptoms of central nervous system disorders such as headache , dizziness , dizziness , ... The patient has complications after cerebral infarction , cerebral palsy . Contraindications:
Absolutely do not use Lucitab in the following cases:
Patients are sensitive to any ingredient of Lucitab. Central nervous system infections.
4. Dosage and how to use Lucitab
Lucitab is a prescription drug, so you can only use it when prescribed by your doctor and must strictly adhere to the dosage, route, and duration of treatment. Do not share Lucitab with others or give this medicine to others to use when they have the same symptoms as you.
Dosage: 4 tablets / day divided into 2 times morning and noon.
How to use: Lucitab drug is taken orally. Patients should take the tablet whole with plenty of water to avoid kidney damage. Do not chew or crush Lucitab tablets as this medicine is absorbed mainly from the intestine.
Duration of treatment: 1 month.
What to do if you forget a dose of Lucitab?
When you miss a dose of Lucitab, take another dose as soon as you remember, possibly 1-2 hours after the requested time. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip it and take your next dose as usual. Do not take a double dose of Lucitab to make up for a missed dose. What to do in the event of an overdose of Lucitab?
When an overdose of Lucitab is suspected, the patient should be taken to the nearest emergency center for treatment. All medications the patient has taken before to aid in the correct diagnosis, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements, home remedies, vitamins and minerals, should be brought along. herbal products,...
5. Undesirable effects
In addition to the therapeutic effect, Lucitab drug can also cause some other unwanted effects during use. However, these effects are usually mild and disappear once the body has tolerated the drug. The undesirable effects that patients may experience are symptoms of gastrointestinal and neurological disorders.
To ensure safety when using Lucitab, you need to contact your doctor when you see any unusual symptoms for advice and guidance.
6. Drug interactions
When being treated with 2 or more drugs, drug interactions or drug-food interactions may occur, resulting in effects on bioavailability, metabolism, effects, even increase drug toxicity. Therefore, to ensure safety when using Lucitab drug, you need to limit the use of foods, alcoholic beverages and stimulants. In addition, it is important to let your doctor know about any medications you are taking or have recently stopped using so that you can prescribe Lucitab correctly and safely.
7. Some notes when using the drug Lucitab
Use of Lucitab in pregnancy and lactation: There is insufficient evidence on the safety of the use of Lucitab during pregnancy and lactation. Therefore, this drug should only be used when the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to the fetus or nursing infant.
Lucitab does not affect the ability to drive, operate machinery or do tasks that require high concentration.
Other note:
For athletes to compete in sports, it is important to note: Lucitab drug can cause positive test for stimulants. Provide adequate nutrition to the patient during the use of Lucitab. Patients should avoid using stimulant foods and drinks while using Lucitab.
8. Preservation of drugs
Store Lucitab in the original manufacturer's packaging, in a cool, clean place away from direct sunlight. Keep Lucitab out of reach of children as well as pets, avoid them not knowing how to chew can cause serious unwanted effects. Lucitab drug has a shelf life of 24 months, do not use expired medicine or show signs of color change, nature, no intact. Unused or expired Lucitab drugs should be disposed of according to the instructions of the manufacturer or medical staff. Above is all information about Lucitab drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Lucitab medicine at home because there may be unwanted side effects.
