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Megacholin Pastilles

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Product introduction

Megacholin Pastilles is a plant-based fatty acid. It is used as a nutritional supplement that may help improve neurological health.

Megacholin Pastilles can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications.

Megacholin Pastilles is usually a safe medicine. However, if you experience any symptoms which you think are due to the medicine, inform your doctor.

Before starting the medicine, inform your doctor if you have any other medical or psychological conditions or are taking any other medications. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must take this medicine only with a valid prescription.

Uses of Megacholin Pastilles

Benefits of Megacholin Pastilles

In Nutritional deficiencies

Megacholin Pastilles is a dietary supplement that may help support healthy cognitive and mental functioning. It may help improve memory, learning, and concentration and is therefore often used to manage symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. For athletes, it may help improve their performance. Take Megacholin Pastilles as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Megacholin Pastilles

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 Megacholin

  • No common side effects seen

How to use Megacholin Pastilles

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Megacholin Pastilles may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Megacholin Pastilles works

Megacholin Pastilles increases the release of a chemical in the brain called acetylcholine that facilitates learning and memory. Megacholin Pastilles also prevents exercise-induced reductions in choline levels, increases endurance performance and growth hormone secretion.

Safety advice

Alcohol
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Megacholin Pastilles. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Megacholin Pastilles during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Megacholin Pastilles during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether Megacholin Pastilles alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
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There is limited information available on the use of Megacholin Pastilles in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Megacholin Pastilles in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Megacholin Pastilles?

If you miss a dose of Megacholin Pastilles, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Megacholin Pastilles is a nutritional supplement used to improve cognitive function.
  • If you are an Alzheimer's patient, tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking (if any).
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Glycerophosphocholine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Antioxidant

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FAQs

Q. What is Megacholin Pastilles used for?

Megacholin Pastilles is used as a dietary supplement to improve memory and thinking skills.

Q. Can I take Megacholin Pastilles with food?

Megacholin Pastilles can be taken with or without food. However, it is best if it is taken with any fatty food since it is a phospholipid (a fat-like substance), so it is better absorbed.

Q. How long does it take for Megacholin Pastilles to start working?

Megacholin Pastilles may start showing its effect within the first month of treatment. You may experience improvement in thinking and remembering (cognitive effect). However, it may take about a few weeks to see the full benefits.

Q. How may tablets of Megacholin Pastilles can I take in a day?

You may take 1-2 tablets daily or as directed by your doctor.

Q. Does Megacholin Pastilles cause depression?

No, this medicine does not cause depression. If you are experiencing symptoms related to depression then it could be due to an existing medical condition. Consult your doctor immediately in such a case.

Q. What foods contain Alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine or alpha GPC?

Rich food sources of GPC include beef liver, eggs, fish, nuts, cauliflower, and broccoli.

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References

  1. Alpha-GPC [Product Data]. Pittsburgh, PA: Douglas Laboratories; 2014. [Accessed 21 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Bellar D, LeBlanc NR, Campbell B. The effect of 6 days of alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine on isometric strength. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2015;12:42. [Accessed 21 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Marcus L, Soileau J, Judge LW, et al. Evaluation of the effects of two doses of alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine on physical and psychomotor performance. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2017;14:39. [Accessed 21 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, India.
Country of origin: India

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