Nootropil
Nootropil is a piracetam tablet in 400mg and 800mg film-coated strengths, bought for memory and concentration support and used in adults for muscle jerks that start in the brain.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400mg | 30 tablets | $29.70 | $0.99 |
| 400mg | 60 tablets | $52.20 | $0.87 |
| 400mg | 90 tablets | $70.20 | $0.78 |
| 400mg | 120 tablets | $85.20 | $0.71 |
| 400mg | 180 tablets | $111.60 | $0.62 |
| 400mg | 270 tablets | $145.80 | $0.54 |
| 400mg | 360 tablets | $169.20 | $0.47 |
| 800mg | 30 tablets | $34.80 | $1.16 |
| 800mg | 60 tablets | $61.20 | $1.02 |
| 800mg | 90 tablets | $84.60 | $0.94 |
| 800mg | 120 tablets | $103.20 | $0.86 |
| 800mg | 180 tablets | $140.40 | $0.78 |
| 800mg | 270 tablets | $191.70 | $0.71 |
| 800mg | 360 tablets | $223.20 | $0.62 |
Details
- Conditions
- Cognitive impairment · Memory support
- Therapeutic Class
- Nootropic
- Pharmacological Class
- Pyrrolidone derivative
- Minor Side Effects
- Nervousness, Weight gain
- Moderate Side Effects
- Insomnia, Headache
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet, Oral solution
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- UCB Pharma
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–8 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store in a cool, dry area.
- Drug Interactions
- Thyroid hormone extracts
- Age Restrictions
- Adult use
What you will receive
Nootropil is the originator brand name, made by UCB Pharma. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Nootropil.
- The same active ingredient (Piracetam) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
Which Nootropil strengths and pack sizes can I order?
400mg and 800mg tablets, in packs from 30 up to 360. They are generic piracetam rather than the original Nootropil, and each tablet costs less as the pack grows.
How is Nootropil delivered to Hong Kong?
For a long course, tracked courier takes 5 to 9 business days with online tracking. Standard airmail takes 14 to 21 business days, 30 at most, and is untracked. Every order arrives in plain, unbranded packaging with nothing outside about the contents.
Does Nootropil have other names?
Nootropil is a brand name of piracetam, which is also sold as Myocalm and Neurocetam. Here, piracetam can be bought online as generic Nootropil. These are generics, not the original brand.
Is Nootropil a stimulant?
No. Piracetam is nothing like caffeine or an amphetamine-type medicine, so a tablet brings no buzz and no sudden alertness. Anyone who notices a change in memory or focus usually sees it build over several weeks of daily use.
What is the difference between Nootropil 400mg and 800mg?
The amount of piracetam in each tablet. Two 400mg tablets equal one 800mg tablet, so a big daily total is less to swallow with the higher strength. Both are film-coated and go down with water.
How long does Nootropil take to work?
There is no hour-by-hour answer. For muscle jerks, the amount is stepped up over the first week or two, and the response is judged after that. For memory or concentration, any change shows over weeks of steady use; a few days is too short to tell anything.
Does Nootropil affect blood clotting?
Yes, it can. Piracetam makes platelets less sticky, which strengthens the effect of blood thinners such as warfarin, aspirin and clopidogrel. Bruising more easily, or a cut that keeps bleeding, suggests the combined effect is stronger than intended.
About Nootropil
What Nootropil tablets are for
Each Nootropil tablet contains piracetam, and it comes as 400mg and 800mg film-coated tablets. Its licensed use is cortical myoclonus, sudden jerks that start in the brain instead of the muscles, where it is added to the medicines already controlling them. Most buyers want it for something else, though: memory and concentration that have faded with age or after a long illness. Piracetam has been used for that purpose for decades in Europe and Asia, which is why many customers come back for repeat packs.
How piracetam works, and how quickly it shows
Piracetam works on the outer membrane of nerve cells, changing how easily signals pass between them, and it appears to help busy brain cells make better use of oxygen and glucose. Do not expect a lift an hour after swallowing one: this is not caffeine and not a stimulant of any kind. Whatever it does happens gradually, over weeks of regular use; a single tablet tells you nothing.
400mg or 800mg: picking the strength
Both strengths are film-coated and swallowed with a glass of water. One 800mg tablet carries twice the piracetam of a 400mg one, so the higher strength means fewer tablets to get through when the daily amount is large. Rather than one big dose, the day's amount is usually split in two or three. For the jerking movements, treatment starts low and climbs every three or four days until the movements are under control, so the opening week or two is a build-up. Anchoring doses to breakfast and dinner makes a split routine easier to keep. If a tablet upsets your stomach, take it after eating.
Side effects and what to watch for
The complaints that come up most are sleep-related — trouble dropping off, restlessness, nervousness — along with headache, dizziness and a bigger appetite. Stomach trouble such as nausea, diarrhoea or indigestion is usually mild and fades as the body gets used to the medicine. Piracetam also makes platelets less willing to clump together, so it adds to the blood-thinning effect of warfarin, aspirin or clopidogrel; bruising easily, or a cut that keeps bleeding, is the sign this has gone too far. Levothyroxine and other thyroid medicines are the other pairing to know about, since confusion, irritability and poor sleep have been reported when the two are used together. A spreading rash, swelling around the face or throat, or difficulty breathing after a dose all need urgent treatment. Piracetam leaves the body through the kidneys, and it is not used when they are working very poorly.
Sources
- Nootropil 1200 mg film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) — UK Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC)
- Piracetam (Nootropil) - Cognitive Function, Uses and Side Effects — Patient Info UK