CHOLINE

• Choline medicinal salt is indicated for the treatment of nutritional supplement, prevention of neural tube defects and fatty liver disease, and other conditions.
• Choline is a water-soluble nutrient that plays an important role in liver function, brain development, nerve function. It also helps in keeping the body energetic and metabolism healthy. Choline is also found in foods such as liver, chicken breast, fish, eggs, navy beans, peas, etc. Choline is an essential nutrient and its deficiency in the body can cause muscle damage, cognitive decline, nerve damage, memory loss and abnormal coagulation of fat in the liver.
• Choline is used as a medicine to treat hepatitis, cirrhosis, depression, memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, Huntington’s chorea and Tourette’s disease. Physicians also prescribe it to patients suffering from seizures and schizophrenia. Some athletes use Choline as a supplement for bodybuilding.
• Choline is safe in recommended doses, although vomiting, carelessness and sweating can be increased when used in excess. It can also cause fish body odor, gastrointestinal distress and diarrhea. High doses of Choline may also increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
• Choline is very useful for fetal development and plays an important role in brain development. Choline is also naturally present in breast milk.
• The information given here is based on salt. Its uses and side effects may vary from person to person. Hepatologist must be consulted before using the drug.

Nutritional supplement

Prevention of neural tube defects and fatty liver disease

Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side effects that may occur from medications that include Choline. This is not a comprehensive list. These side effects are possible, but not always. Some side effects may be rare, but severe. If you notice any of the following side effects, and if they do not end, consult your doctor.

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Blood pressure reduction
• Fishy body odor
• Vomiting
• Salivate
• to sweat

If you notice any side effects that are not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You can also report side effects to your local food and drug management officer.

Precautions

Before using this medicine, tell your doctor about your current medications, following products (eg: vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (eg: pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.) provide information. Certain health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side effects of the drug. Take the medicine according to your doctor’s instructions or follow the instructions printed on the product. The dosage is based on your condition. If your condition does not improve or if your condition worsens, tell your doctor. Important counseling points are listed below.

Interactions with Choline

If you take other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Choline may change. This may increase your risk of side effects or because of this your medicine may not work well. Tell your doctor about all the medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that your doctor can help you avoid the side effects of the drug. Choline may interact with the following drugs and products:

Bupropion

When not to use Choline

Hypersensitivity to Choline is a contraindication. In addition, Choline should not be taken if you have the following conditions:

• Severe kidney damage
• Abnormal liver function abnormalities
• nursing mothers
• Preexisting gallbladder disease
• Primary biliary cirrhosis
• Hypersensitivity to fenofibric acid or fenofibrate
• Active liver disease

Frequently Asked question

Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery while using this product?

If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Choline medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. You should not drive if you feel sleepy, dizzy, or if your blood pressure drops drastically after eating the medicine. Pharmacists recommend not to drink alcohol with drugs as alcohol intensifies the side effects of sleep. Please check for these effects on your body when using Choline. Always consult your doctor for suggestions according to your body and health conditions.

Is this drug or product addictive or habit forming?

Addiction to most drugs is unlikely. Typically, the government classifies drugs as controlled substances that may be addictive. Examples include Schedule H or X in India and Schedule II-V in the US. Please refer to the product package to ensure that your medicine does not belong to such a particular category of drugs. Lastly, do not take medicines on your own without doctor’s advice and do not increase your body’s dependence for medicines.

Can I stop using this product immediately or do I have to reduce usage gradually?

Some medications need to be gradually reduced because of counterintuitive effects or cannot be stopped immediately. Please consult your doctor to get suggestions according to your body, health and other medicines you use.

Other important Information on Choline

Missed dose

If you miss a dose, take the dose as soon as you remember. If the time for your next dose is near, skip the missed dose and resume your dosage schedule. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. If you forget to take your dose regularly then set an alarm or ask a family member to remind you. If you have recently missed several doses, please consult your doctor to discuss changes in timing and new times to make up for missing medications.

Overdosage of Choline 

Do not take more than prescribed dose. Using more medication will not improve your symptoms, rather it can cause poisoning or serious side effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Choline, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Carry a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors find the necessary information.

Never give your medicines to other people even if you know that a person’s condition is similar to yours or if it appears that their illness is similar to yours. This may cause overdose of the drug.

Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.

Storage of Choline 

Keep medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not keep medicines in the freeze unless instructed to do so according to the package given inside. Keep medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines into the toilet or drain unless instructed to do so. Medicines thrown in this way can harm the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Choline.

Expired Choline 

Taking a single dose of expired Choline is unlikely to produce an adverse event. However, please contact your major health provider or pharmacist for proper advice or if you feel sick or restless. Expired medicines may be ineffective in treating your indicated conditions. To avoid the risk, it is important not to take expired medication. If you have a chronic illness that requires constant medication such as heart disease, epilepsy, and mortal allergies, it is safer to stay in touch with your major health care provider so that you have a completely new supply of medicines. Could.