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Piracetam PIRA

The original brain-supplement compound, studied for decades in Europe and approved in some countries for a specific muscle-twitching condition, though not approved as a drug or legal supplement in the U.S. Older studies suggest modest cognitive benefits in people with impairment, with a generally mild side-effect record.

Also known as Nootropil, 2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)acetamide, 2-Oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide, Nootropyl, Normabrain, Pyracetam, Pyramem

Effects Focus

Routes Oral

Legal status Unscheduled

WADA Not listed

3D Molecular Structure of C₆H₁₀N₂O₂

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Chemistry

Formula: C6H10N2O2
Molar mass: 142.16
CAS: 7491-74-9
PubChem CID: 4843
IUPAC name: 2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)acetamide
InChIKey: GMZVRMREEHBGGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Reported dosing

Clinical data

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose 1600 mg

Reported range 1200-4800 mg/day

Route Oral

Frequency 2-3 times daily

Duration Ongoing (supplement use)

A prescription or medical-food product in many countries; not legal to sell as a dietary supplement in the US per FDA guidance, though it remains widely available through import/online sources.

Where this comes from European/international clinical trials; FDA guidance

These figures are recorded for reference and are not a recommendation. Dosing is a decision for you and a clinician.