Walcitam Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called GABA analogues used to treat myoclonus (a movement disorder). Additionally, Walcitam 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 the arms and legs.

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

You are advised to take Walcitam Syrup as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience specific 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 Walcitam Syrup without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery, as Walcitam Syrup can cause drowsiness, sleepiness, and shakiness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Walcitam Syrup as it could lead to increased sleepiness. Walcitam Syrup is not recommended for children below 8 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

• Take Walcitam Syrup with or without food, or as advised by a doctor. • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety. • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Walcitam Syrup is a nootropic drug which belongs to a group of medicines called GABA analogues. Walcitam Syrup is used to treat myoclonus (a movement disorder). Additionally, Walcitam Syrup is also used for the symptomatic treatment of cognitive and memory disorders caused by organic disorders, vertigo, and dyslexia (learning disorder) in children above 8 years. Walcitam Syrup acts on the brain and nervous system, thereby protecting against a shortage of oxygen. It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine, which helps in communication between brain cells. Walcitam 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.

Do not take Walcitam 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 Walcitam Syrup may cause drowsiness, sleepiness and shakiness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Walcitam Syrup as it could lead to increased sleepiness. Walcitam Syrup is not recommended for children below 8 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.