Coluracetam (MKC-231)
Cognitive · Racetam
Tier C+
Bottom line
Read Off Label grades Coluracetam (MKC-231) as C+ (5.7/10) based on weak evidence, variable benefit magnitude, and a low-risk safety profile.
BrainCells Inc/BioLineRx abandoned clinical development after Ph2a did not meet primary endpoint.
Typical use: 3-35 mg sublingual or PO; doses highly anecdotal — Research chem.
What this is
BrainCells Inc/BioLineRx abandoned clinical development after Ph2a did not meet primary endpoint. Reported visual/perceptual effects (enhanced color, contrast) — novel among racetams. Very limited human data.
Mechanism
High-affinity choline uptake enhancer (HACU) — restores choline uptake in damaged neurons; investigated for depression/anxiety and retinal neuroprotection
Dose & route
3-35 mg sublingual or PO; doses highly anecdotal
Citations
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17182138/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17570511/
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3648782/
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Common questions
- Does Coluracetam (MKC-231) work?
- Read Off Label rates the evidence for Coluracetam (MKC-231) as Weak and the benefit magnitude as variable, producing an overall grade of C+ (5.7/10). BrainCells Inc/BioLineRx abandoned clinical development after Ph2a did not meet primary endpoint.
- Is Coluracetam (MKC-231) safe?
- Coluracetam (MKC-231) has a low risk profile in published human data. Legal status: Research chem. This is not medical advice — see the disclaimer.
- What is the typical dose for Coluracetam (MKC-231)?
- 3-35 mg sublingual or PO; doses highly anecdotal
- How does Coluracetam (MKC-231) work?
- High-affinity choline uptake enhancer (HACU) — restores choline uptake in damaged neurons; investigated for depression/anxiety and retinal neuroprotection
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