PIRACETAM (Nootropil ®)

PIRACETAM (NOOTROPIL) INFORMATION

Chemical name:	2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl) acetamide
Form:	pills 1200 mg / pills 800 mg / ampoules 5 ml, 200 mg/ml
Trade names:	Nootropil, Lucetam, Nootropyl, Piracetam, 2-(2-Oxopyrrolidino) acetamide, 2-Oxo-1-pyrrolidine acetamide
CAS Number:	7491-74-9
Molecular formula:	C6H10N2O2
ATC code:	N06BX03
Pharmacological action:	Nootropic, anti-hypoxic, cerebroprotective
Shelf life:	3 years. Do not use beyond the expiration date printed on the package.
Storage conditions:	Store in a dry dark place at temperatures no higher than 30°C. Keep out of reach of children.
Manufacturer:	UCB Pharma (Belgium), www.ucb-group.com

 

WHAT IS PIRACETAM?

Piracetam is a nootropic supplement that is used to improve cognitive function. It is a derivative of gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA) with an effect on the central nervous system (CNS). Piracetam is also used in the complex therapy of medical conditions with brain function impairment.

Piracetam was first created in 1964 by a team of scientists under the guidance of Dr Giurgea. It is often called “the grandfather of all nootropics”.

Over the last four decades, Piracetam under the brand name Nootropil has been extensively studied and it is currently approved for use in over 100 countries.

PIRACETAM (NOOTROPIL) RESEARCH

Piracetam clinical studies and research focus on the elderly with dementia, schizophrenia, and other related neurodegenerative and cognitive disorders, or brain injury cases. Go to the Research tab for links to scientific papers including animal and human studies.

WHAT ARE PIRACETAM BENEFITS & EFFECTS?

Piracetam is a nootropic supplement that is used to improve cognitive function. It is believed to help with memory, learning, focus, and concentration. Some people also take Piracetam to help with anxiety and depression.

Piracetam is often used by healthy individuals searching for safe and mild cognitive improvement. But it is mostly prescribed to older patients, children, and adults who want to relieve the following symptoms:

• Symptomatic treatment of various memory disorders;
• Psychoorganic syndrome with asthenia;
• Alcoholic psycho-organic syndrome;
• Treatment-resistant depressions;
• Other conditions, characterized by lowered intellectual functioning.

Piracetam’s effects also include preventing blood clotting issues, increasing longevity, and maintaining mental abilities in older patients. It was also found to improve communication between the two hemispheres of the brain.

PIRACETAM (NOOTROPIL) SAFETY

Piracetam (Nootropil) is deemed to be safe and well-tolerated by most users. Piracetam reviews are available in the Reviews tab.

WHERE TO BUY PIRACETAM (NOOTROPIL)?

Piracetam is a popular nootropic supplement that is available for purchase from different vendors. You can order Piracetam OTC in some countries. There are different forms of Piracetam available to source: powder, pills, solution. CosmicNootropic offers Piracetam capsules and ampoules in the US and worldwide.

Also check out Piracetam combination nootropics:

• OMARON [Piracetam + Cinnarizine] to stimulate neuronal metabolism and benefit from nootropic effects
• VINPOTROPILE [Vinpocetine + Piracetam] to improve cerebral blood flow and cognitive functions

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HOW TO USE PIRACETAM (NOOTROPIL)?

Nootropil Pills

The standard Piracetam dosage is 1,200mg / two times a day, which is 2,400 mg in total. The dosing of Piracetam depends on the person’s condition and the desired effects.

If oral administration is not possible, for example in case of unconsciousness or swallowing problems, doctor can prescribe nootropil / piracetam injections.

Nootropil Injections

Before injecting, the drug shall be diluted in one of the matching infusion solutions.

For cognition-related issues, piracetam injection dosage is 2.4-4.8 grams/daily. When treating alcohol withdrawal symptoms the dosage can be increased up to 9–12 g. The daily dose is divided into several injections at regular intervals so that the dose per injection would not exceed 3 g.

For more instructions on Piracetam doses please refer to the translated official drug sheets following the links below.

Nootropil Course Duration

One pack of Nootropil contains 20 pills, each with 1200 mg of the active ingredient. This amount is sufficient for an average of 10 days of supplementation.

If Piracetam is used as a mild cognitive enhancer by otherwise healthy people it shall be normally taken for a period from 4 to 6 weeks, with main effects starting to manifest after 3-4 weeks of supplementation.

WHAT ARE PIRACETAM SIDE EFFECTS?

Piracetam is a nootropic that has been studied extensively. Side effects occur rarely, with the most common being increased irritability, hyperkinesia (excessive abnormal movements), and body weight gain.

Check with your doctor before taking Piracetam if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have renal impairment, or any other medical conditions.

You can find more information here.

 

OFFICIAL INSTRUCTION – Piracetam Injections

OFFICIAL INSTRUCTION – Piracetam Pills