Marcetam Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called GABA analogues used to treat myoclonus (a movement disorder). Additionally, Marcetam Syrup is also used to treat memory disorders, vertigo, and dyslexia (learning disorder) in children above 8years. Myoclonus is a movement disorder that causes uncontrollable twitching and jerky movements of arms and legs.

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

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

Marcetam Syrup is a nootropic drug which belongs to a group of medicines called GABA analogues. Marcetam Syrup is used to treat myoclonus (a movement disorder). Additionally, Marcetam Syrup is also used for the symptomatic treatment of cognitive and memory disorders caused due to organic disorder, vertigo, and dyslexia (learning disorder) in children above 8 years. Marcetam Syrup acts on the brain, and nervous system thereby protecting against shortness of oxygen. It also improves the activity of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine which helps in communication between brain cells. Marcetam 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 Marcetam 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 Marcetam Syrup may cause drowsiness, sleepiness and shakiness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Marcetam Syrup as it could lead to increased sleepiness. Marcetam Syrup is not recommended for children below 8 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.