Caretam 500mg Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called GABA analogues used to treat myoclonus (a movement disorder). Additionally, Caretam 500mg Syrup is also used to treat memory disorders, vertigo, and dyslexia (learning disorder) in children above 8 years. Myoclonus is a movement disorder that causes uncontrollable twitching and jerky movements of arms and legs.

Caretam 500mg Syrup contains 'Piracetam' that acts on the brain and nervous system, thereby protecting against shortness of oxygen. It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine, which helps in communication between brain cells.

You are advised to take Caretam 500mg Syrup as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as headache, sleepiness, stomach pain, diarrhoea, weakness, nausea, and restlessness. You are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Please do not stop taking Caretam 500mg Syrup without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Caretam 500mg Syrup causes drowsiness, sleepiness and shakiness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Caretam 500mg Syrup as it could lead to increased sleepiness. Caretam 500mg Syrup is not recommended for children below 8 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Caretam 500mg Syrup is a nootropic drug which belongs to a group of medicines called GABA analogues. Caretam 500mg Syrup is used to treat myoclonus (a movement disorder). Additionally, Caretam 500mg Syrup is also used for the symptomatic treatment of cognitive and memory disorders caused due to organic disorder, vertigo, and dyslexia (learning disorder) in children above 8 years. Caretam 500mg Syrup acts on the brain and nervous system, thereby protecting against shortness of oxygen. It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine, which helps in communication between brain cells. Caretam 500mg Syrup may also act on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors that are involved in the transmission of nerve signals, which play an important role in memory.

• Headache
• Sleepiness
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Weakness
• Nausea
• Restlessness

Do not take Caretam 500mg Syrup if you are allergic to any of its components; if you have/had a serious kidney problem, Huntington's disease or brain haemorrhage. Inform your doctor if you have kidney dysfunction or bleeding problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Caretam 500mg Syrup may cause drowsiness, sleepiness and shakiness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Caretam 500mg Syrup as it could lead to increased sleepiness. Caretam 500mg Syrup is not recommended for children below 8 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Caretam 500mg Syrup may interact with hormone (thyroxine), anti-coagulant (warfarin, acenocoumarol), and painkiller (aspirin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have kidney impairment, Huntington's disease, brain haemorrhage, or bleeding problems.

• THYROXINE
• WARFARIN
• ACENOCOUMAROL
• ASPIRIN

• Maintain proper weight by following a healthy diet.

• Exercise regularly as it helps in less cognitive decline and brain volume loss.

• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

• Try to avoid stress by practising meditation or yoga.

• Include fruits and vegetables in your diet as they contain anti-oxidants.

• Avoid late-night exercises as they can increase muscle twitches.

• Create a bed-time routine as it helps in relaxation and stress reduction.

• Follow a healthy lifestyle as it helps in improving overall health and possibly protects the brain.

Myoclonus: Myoclonus is a movement disorder that causes uncontrollable twitching and jerky movements of arms and legs. It causes sudden muscle spasms which are involuntary and uncontrollable. It might involve one muscle or group of muscles and can occur randomly or in a pattern. Myoclonus is generally a clinical sign of an underlying disease rather than the condition itself. Myoclonic jerks or twitches are caused by sudden muscle contractions, called positive myoclonus or muscle relaxations, called negative myoclonus. Myoclonus is a symptom of neurological disorders that occur due to disturbance in the brain or spinal cord or peripheral nerve injury.

Vertigo: Vertigo is a sudden external or internal spinning sensation which causes a feeling of off-balance.

Dyslexia: Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterised by reading and learning problems.