Colsum 500mg Tablet

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Last updated on 19 Dec 2025 | 12:56 PM (IST)

Colsum 500mg Tablet helps in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease, and memory loss (dementia) in Parkinson's disease. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells.

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General Information

Contains

Citicoline (500mg)

Marketer

Kestrel Lifesciences

Storage

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Product introduction

Colsum 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Your dose depends on your age and the condition you are being treated for. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects that may be seen with this medicine include decreased blood pressure, stomach pain, diarrhea, irregular heart rate, rash, insomnia, occurrence or intensification of numbness of paralyzed extremities. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you ever had any problems with your kidneys or if you have or ever had any seizures (epilepsy or fits). Always let your doctor know about all the medicines that you are taking before you start with your treatment. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before using this medicine.

Uses of Colsum Tablet

Benefits of Colsum Tablet

Alzheimer's disease
Colsum 500mg Tablet is used to support brain health in Alzheimer’s disease by improving memory and thinking ability. It may help slow the decline in cognitive function and enhance daily mental performance.

Stroke
Colsum 500mg Tablet is used to support recovery after a stroke by helping protect brain cells and improving communication between them. It may aid in restoring memory, movement, and overall brain function during rehabilitation.

Dementia in Parkinson's disease
For memory problems in Parkinson’s disease, Colsum 500mg Tablet helps improve mental sharpness and recall. It may support better concentration and reduce forgetfulness in individuals affected by the condition.

Head injury
In patients with head injury, Colsum 500mg Tablet helps reduce brain swelling and supports repair of damaged brain tissue. This may improve alertness, focus, and mental clarity during recovery.

Side effects of Colsum Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Colsum

Decreased blood pressure
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Rash
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)

How to use Colsum Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Colsum 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Colsum Tablet works

Colsum 500mg Tablet is a nerve protecting medicine. It nourishes the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival by producing certain brain chemicals including phosphatidylcholine and acetylcholine. It also reduces free fatty acid buildup at the site of nerve damage.

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Quick tips

Colsum 500mg Tablet helps in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
Do not take this medicine in higher amounts or frequency than that told by your doctor.
Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you develop an allergic reaction after taking the medication.
Side effects such as trouble sleeping, diarrhea, stomach pain, decreased blood pressure, irregular heart rate may occur with Colsum 500mg Tablet. These may not be with everyone.
Any of the side effects other than those mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Colsum 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Colsum 500mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Colsum 500mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Colsum 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Colsum 500mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Colsum 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

I have been prescribed Colsum 500mg Tablet for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?

Colsum 500mg Tablet is a form of an essential nutrient called choline which is naturally present in the body. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. Therefore, it improves learning, memory, and cognitive function (processing information or perception) in Alzheimer’s disease.

Can I take alcohol during treatment with Colsum 500mg Tablet?

There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Colsum 500mg Tablet. However, since Colsum 500mg Tablet is prescribed for stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, head injury, and age-related memory impairment, it is best to avoid the consumption of alcohol.

Can students take Colsum 500mg Tablet to improve memory and learning?

No, students should not take Colsum 500mg Tablet since studies show that Colsum 500mg Tablet is effective only in age-related memory problems, memory problems associated with long-standing stroke, and in Alzheimer’s disease. Moreover, there is no data available for use of this medicine in children.

What is the role of Colsum 500mg Tablet in stroke?

In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Colsum 500mg Tablet orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Colsum 500mg Tablet either intravenously (injecting the medicine in vein directly) within 12 hours of having a stroke or daily for 7 days after the stroke can help the patient recover sooner.

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Chemical Class

Pyrimidine ribonucleoside diphosphates

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Nootropic Agents

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Marketer details

Name: Kestrel Lifesciences
Address: A/52, Naiyak Nagar, LBS Road, SION (W)Mumbai - 22

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Colsum Tablet

Benefits of Colsum Tablet

Side effects of Colsum Tablet

How to use Colsum Tablet

How Colsum Tablet works

All substitutes for Colsum 500mg Tablet

Nurocot 500mg Tablet

Citinol 500mg Tablet

Strocit 500 Tablet

Citistar Tablet

Storax 500 Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

I have been prescribed Colsum 500mg Tablet for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?

Can I take alcohol during treatment with Colsum 500mg Tablet?

Can students take Colsum 500mg Tablet to improve memory and learning?

What is the role of Colsum 500mg Tablet in stroke?

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Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

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Complete Blood Count

Prothrombin Time

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