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Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Official HCG Diet Plan

Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg label
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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg is a dietary supplement by Official HCG Diet Plan with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and cognition ('nootropic'), cognitive decline and dementia, myoclonus.Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Piracetam. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg by Official HCG Diet Plan

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains a single active ingredient: piracetam 800 mg per capsule. Piracetam is a synthetic compound studied for its effects on the brain and blood clotting — it's not derived from plants or food sources.

The capsule itself is made from vegetable cellulose, which is the only inactive ingredient listed.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: cognitive enhancement and memory support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Dementia, Dyslexia, Memory — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Piracetam is rated "Possibly Effective" for Dyslexia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Piracetam is rated "Possibly Effective" for Vertigo.
  • Also on file: Piracetam is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Dementia, and more.

Piracetam carries possibly effective ratings for several uses: tardive dyskinesia (involuntary muscle movements), breath-holding attacks in children, vertigo (dizziness from inner ear issues), epilepsy, recovery after coronary artery bypass graft surgery, and dyslexia. That means there's some clinical evidence backing these uses, but the evidence isn't definitive yet.

If you're considering piracetam for one of these conditions, talk with your doctor about what the research actually shows for your specific situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Piracetam

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Piracetam is generally well tolerated by mouth. The most common side effects are constipation, upset stomach, high blood pressure, rash, and weight gain.

Rarer but more serious effects include agitation, anxiety, mood or behavioral changes, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, shaky movements, trouble sleeping, slurred speech, and confusion. One person reported abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding.

Stay clear of piracetam during pregnancy — there isn't enough safety data. If you're breastfeeding, we don't know if it passes into milk or if it's safe for the baby, so avoid it then too.

Keep in mind: this is a drug unapproved in the U.S., and product quality isn't standardized the way medications are.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Piracetam

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Piracetam.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this product, check with your pharmacist or doctor if you're on any blood thinners (anticoagulants) or antiplatelet drugs — aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel, and similar medications all raise your bleeding risk when combined with piracetam. That's a Major interaction we take seriously.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Piracetam might be worth considering if you're dealing with vertigo, epilepsy, dyslexia, or certain other neurologic conditions and your doctor thinks it's a fit. Don't use it if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs without a conversation first — the bleeding risk is real.

Skip it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about your exact medications and whether this product is right for you.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Official HCG Diet Plan
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2020
DSLD ID 218008
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg by Official HCG Diet Plan, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Piracetam800 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose

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Label statements
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Formula

100% pure Piracetam

Formulation

No additives, preservatives, or fillers

Cognitnive enhancer Intelligence Memory Attention Concentration Increase cognitive blood flow and oxygen consumption Brain health Boost mental function

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults, take one capsule twice daily or as indicated by your health care professional.

Use only as directed.

Precautions

Warnings: Not intended for use by persons under 18 years of age.

Consult with your physician prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are taking any other medication.

Do not use if safety seal is missing or damaged.

It is always recommended that you consult with your doctor before starting this product or any other diet.

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Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg by Official HCG Diet Plan label

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Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg by Official HCG Diet Plan

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Piracetam

Interacts with
122 drugs
800 mg per serving

Piracetam is a synthetic 'nootropic' drug studied mainly for cognitive decline, myoclonus, and certain neurological conditions, but evidence for boost...

Piracetam monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg by Official HCG Diet Plan Drug Interactions

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122Drugs
122 Major

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Piracetam 122

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg interact with 122 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Piracetam

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Piracetam1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of piracetam and anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bleeding.
Preliminary clinical research shows that a single dose of piracetam inhibits platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Piracetam full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg, from the product label.

Official HCG Diet Plan

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Name
Official HCG Diet Plan
City
Lehi
State
UT
ZipCode
84043
Web Address
www.PiracetamSupplement.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg by Official HCG Diet Plan: Common Questions

Does Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg by Official HCG Diet Plan interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg has a known interaction with 122 medications, including 122 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is piracetam, and why is it in this product?
Piracetam is a synthetic drug, not a dietary supplement — it's not approved in the U.S. but is used in other countries for brain and blood-clotting conditions. This product contains it for conditions like vertigo, epilepsy, and dyslexia, where research suggests it may help. Just be aware it's unapproved here and product quality can vary.
Can I take this if I'm on aspirin or a blood thinner?
No — piracetam and blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin, warfarin, or clopidogrel) together can increase your bleeding risk. Even one dose of piracetam slows your platelets' clumping ability. Don't combine them without your doctor's okay.
Is piracetam safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
No to both. There isn't enough safety data for pregnancy, so avoid it if you're pregnant. It may pass into breast milk, and we don't know if that's safe for the baby — so skip it while breastfeeding too.
What side effects should I watch for?
Most people get mild stuff like constipation, upset stomach, or weight gain. Rarer but serious effects include trouble sleeping, dizziness, slurred speech, anxiety, mood changes, weakness, or shaky movements. If anything feels off, talk to your doctor.
Does piracetam actually work for what it claims?
The evidence says it's possibly effective for vertigo, epilepsy, dyslexia, breath-holding attacks, and a couple of other uses — meaning there's real clinical data supporting it, but it's not definitive yet. Your results may vary, and your doctor should weigh in on whether it's right for your situation.

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The Full Monographs Behind Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Piracetam

Interacts with 122 drugs

Piracetam is a synthetic 'nootropic' drug studied mainly for cognitive decline, myoclonus, and certain neurological conditions, but evidence for boosting memory in healthy people is weak. It...

Read the full Piracetam monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Piracetam (Nootropil) 800 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 16 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Piracetam 16 references
  1. Malykh AG, Sadaie MR. Piracetam and piracetam-like drugs: from basic science to novel clinical applications to CNS disorders. Drugs 2010;70(3):287-312. PubMed
  2. Ozdemir H, Akinci E, Coskun F. Comparison of the effectiveness of intravenous piracetam and intravenous dimenhydrinate in the treatment of acute peripheral vertigo in the emergency department. Singapore Med J 2013;54(11):649-52. PubMed
  3. Kampman K, Majewska MD, Tourian K, et al. A pilot trial of piracetam and ginkgo biloba for the treatment of cocaine dependence. Addict Behav 2003;28(3):437-48. PubMed
  4. Koskiniemi M, Van Vleymen B, Hakamies L, et al. Piracetam relieves symptoms in progressive myoclonus epilepsy: a multicentre, randomised, double blind, crossover study comparing the efficacy and safety of three dosages of oral piracetam with placebo. J Ne PubMed
  5. Fedi M, Reutens D, Dubeau F, et al. Long-term efficacy and safety of piracetam in the treatment of progressive myoclonus epilepsy. Arch Neurol 2001;58(5):781-6. PubMed
  6. Wilsher CR, Bennett D, Chase CH, et al. Piracetam and dyslexia: effects on reading tests. J Clin Psychopharmacol 1987;7(4):230-7. DOI
  7. Di Ianni M, Wilsher CR, Blank MS, et al. The effects of piracetam in children with dyslexia. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 1985;5(5):272-8. PubMed
  8. Winblad B. Piracetam: a review of pharmacological properties and clinical uses. CNS Drug Rev. 2005;11(2):169-82. PubMed
  9. Neznamov GG, Teleshova ES. Comparative studies of Noopept and piracetam in the treatment of patients with mild cognitive disorders in organic brain diseases of vascular and traumatic origin. Neurosci Behav Physiol. 2009;39(3):311-21. PubMed
  10. Moriau M, Crasborn L, Lavenne-Pardonge E, et al. Platelet anti-aggregant and rheological properties of piracetam. A pharmacodynamic study in normal subjects. Arzneimittelforschung. 1993;43(2):110-8.
  11. Rao MG, Holla B, Varambally S, et al. Piracetam treatment in patients with cognitive impairment. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2013;35(4):451.e5-6. PubMed
  12. Tuncer S, Sencan A, Aral M, Ayhan S. Piracetam-induced dysarthria: an unusual complication of antithrombotic prophylaxis after toe to finger transfer. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2011;27(9):575-6. PubMed
  13. Waters B, Resnick M, Simeon J, et al. An adverse reaction to piracetam in an hypothyroid 10 year old boy. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol. 1980;4(2):207-9. PubMed
  14. Sandyk R, Gillman MA. Piracetam causes confusion in a patient with temporal lobe epilepsy. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1985;33(4):305. PubMed
  15. Croisile B, Trillet M, Fondarai J, Laurent B, Mauguière F, Billardon M. Long-term and high-dose piracetam treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Neurology. 1993;43(2):301-5. PubMed
  16. Rosenhall U, Deberdt W, Friberg U, Kerr A, Oosterveld W. Piracetam in patients with chronic vertigo. Clin. Drug Invest. 1996;11(5):251-60. DOI

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