cvcit tablet - Citicoline (500mg) medicine

cvcit tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes

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๐Ÿญ Sparsh Remedies Pvt Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 27, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 27, 2026

What is cvcit tablet used for?

Arcit 500mg Tablet (Citicoline) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Citicoline (500mg), which Increases levels of acetylcholine and phosphatidylcholine, enhances neuronal mem. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Citicoline
  • Manufacturer: Sparsh Remedies Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š cvcit tablet Uses & Benefits

Stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, cognitive impairment, Parkinson's disease

Off-label uses: Glaucoma, amblyopia, Alzheimer's disease

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Citicoline
Brand NameArcit 500mg Tablet
ManufacturerSparsh Remedies Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassNootropic agent
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after oral administration
DistributionWidely distributed in body tissues, crosses blood-brain barrier
Protein BindingNegligible
MetabolismHydrolyzed to choline and cytidine in the body
Half-Life56 hours (for choline); 3.5 hours (for cytidine)
ExcretionPrimarily renal as CO2 and metabolites
BioavailabilityApproximately 90%
Onset of ActionWithin 1-2 hours
Peak Plasma Time1-2 hours
Duration of ActionUp to 24 hours

How It Works

Increases levels of acetylcholine and phosphatidylcholine, enhances neuronal membrane synthesis and repair

Mechanism Steps

1Citicoline is absorbed and hydrolyzed to choline and cytidine
2Choline is used for acetylcholine synthesis and phosphatidylcholine production
3Cytidine is converted to uridine, which enhances membrane phospholipid synthesis

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take cvcit tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of cvcit tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Insomnia

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Hypotension
  • Tachycardia
  • Allergic reaction

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Seizures
  • Liver enzyme elevation

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Levodopa Major Increased efficacy of levodopa
Carbidopa Major Increased efficacy of carbidopa
Anticholinergic drugs Moderate Reduced anticholinergic effect
Cholinergic agonists Moderate Additive cholinergic effects
Caffeine Minor Possible mild CNS stimulation
Alcohol Minor May reduce cognitive benefits

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Levodopa
  • Carbidopa

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Anticholinergic drugs
  • Cholinergic agonists

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Caffeine
  • Alcohol

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

May reduce efficacy; avoid excessive alcohol

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to citicoline or any component

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Neurological status, cognitive function, liver function tests

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; excretion in milk unknown

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Symptomatic and supportive treatment

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 27, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for cvcit tablet

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Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Citicoline (500mg)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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