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Citicoline - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Information about Citicoline

Generic Name : Citicoline
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Citicoline are provided here.

Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.
You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.


Therapeutic Classification : Psychostimulants

Trade Names/Brand Names of Citicoline

India :

International :


Ceraxon, Cognizin, Neuraxon, Somazina Etc

Why is Citicoline Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a psychostimulant/nootropic, prescribed for Parkinson's disease, cerebrovascular disorders and head injury.

When should Citicoline not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Citicoline?

PO- The recommended dose is 200-600 mg/day in divided doses.
IV/IM – The recommended dose is up to 1 g/day.

How should Citicoline be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or muscle.

What are the warnings and precautions for Citicoline?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of mental illness, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the side effects of Citicoline?

Sleeplessness, headache, diarrhea, low or high blood pressure, nausea, blurred vision, chest pain, and others.

What are the other precautions for Citicoline?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Citicoline?

Store it at room temperature.
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