Use Symptomatic treatment of intellectual-mnestic disorders in the absence of an established diagnosis of dementia. Reduction of manifestations of cortical myoclonus in piracetam-sensitive patients both as monotherapy and as part of complex therapy (a trial course of treatment may be conducted in a specific case to determine sensitivity to piracetam). How to take The dose, method and regimen of administration, and duration of therapy are determined individually, depending on the indications, clinical situation, patient's age, and the dosage form used. Parenteral administration of piracetam is prescribed when oral forms cannot be used (unconscious state, difficulty swallowing). Intravenous administration is preferred. Contraindications - Hypersensitivity to piracetam; - Huntington's chorea, - acute cerebrovascular accident (hemorrhagic stroke), - end-stage chronic renal failure; - childhood - depending on the dosage form.