Introduction
(Citicoline) Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. – Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. – If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. – This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. – If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. In this leaflet: 1. What Citicoline 500mg Tablets are and what they are used for 2. Before you take Citicoline 500mg Tablets 3. How to take Citicoline 500mg Tablets 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Citicoline 500mg Tablets 6. Further information 1. What Citicoline 500mg Tablets are and what they are used for Citicoline 500mg Tablets contain the active ingredient citicoline, which is a naturally occurring compound found in the body. It is used to treat a variety of conditions, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological disorders. Citicoline 500mg Tablets are used to improve cognitive function, reduce fatigue, and improve memory and concentration. 2. Before you take Citicoline 500mg Tablets Do not take Citicoline 500mg Tablets if you: – are allergic to citicoline or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) – are pregnant or breastfeeding – have a history of heart disease or stroke – have high blood pressure – have kidney or liver disease – have a history of seizures – are taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines and supplements. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Citicoline 500mg Tablets if you: – have any other medical conditions – are taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines and supplements. 3. How to take Citicoline 500mg Tablets Always take Citicoline 500mg Tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The usual dose is one tablet taken twice daily. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the tablet. Do not take more than the recommended dose. If you take too much, talk to a doctor or go to a hospital straight away. 4. Possible side effects Like all medicines, Citicoline 500mg Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The most common side effects are: – headache – nausea – dizziness – insomnia – anxiety – irritability – stomach upset – diarrhoea – dry mouth If you experience any of these side effects, stop taking the tablets and contact your doctor or pharmacist. 5. How to store Citicoline 500mg Tablets Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25°C. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment. 6. Further information What Citicoline 500mg Tablets contain The active substance is citicoline. Each tablet contains 500mg of citicoline. The other ingredients are: – microcrystalline cellulose – croscarmellose sodium – magnesium stearate – colloidal anhydrous silica – hypromellose – macrogol – titanium dioxide (E171) – iron oxide yellow (E172) – iron oxide red (E172) What Citicoline 500mg Tablets look like and contents of the pack Citicoline 500mg Tablets are white, round tablets. They are available in packs of 30 tablets. Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer The Marketing Authorisation Holder is: Cipla Ltd, Cipla House, Airport Road, Yerwada, Pune 411006, India. The Manufacturer is: Cipla Ltd, Cipla House, Airport Road, Yerwada, Pune 411006, India. This leaflet was last revised in April 2021.
Uses
Citicoline 500mg tablets are used to treat a variety of conditions, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and age-related memory loss. They may also be used to improve mental performance and reduce fatigue. Citicoline is thought to work by increasing levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, which can help improve memory and concentration. It may also help protect brain cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Directions for Use
Citicoline 500mg tablets are used to treat a variety of neurological conditions, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. The tablets should be taken orally with a full glass of water. The recommended dosage is one tablet taken twice daily, with meals. It is important to take the tablets at the same time each day to ensure consistent levels of the medication in the body. It is also important to follow the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist when taking this medication. Do not take more or less than the recommended dosage. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not double up on doses. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Storage
Citicoline 500mg tablets should be stored at a temperature between 15°C and 30°C. It should be kept away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture.
Treatment
Citicoline is a prescription medication used to treat a variety of neurological conditions, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. It is also used to improve memory and cognitive function. The active ingredient in citicoline is a compound called cytidine diphosphate-choline (CDP-choline). It works by increasing levels of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in memory and learning. It also increases levels of other neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin. Citicoline is available in tablet form and is usually taken once or twice daily. Common side effects include nausea, headache, and dizziness.
Benefits
Citicoline is a naturally occurring compound found in the body that helps to support healthy brain function. It is a precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is involved in memory and learning. Citicoline has been studied for its potential to improve cognitive function, reduce fatigue, and protect against age-related cognitive decline. It may also help to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Additionally, citicoline has been studied for its potential to reduce the risk of stroke and improve recovery after stroke.
Side Effects
Common side effects of CITICOLINE 500MG TABLETS include:
1. Nausea
2. Headache
3. Diarrhea
4. Dizziness
5. Insomnia
6. Fatigue
7. Abdominal pain
8. Vomiting
9. Loss of appetite
10. Anxiety
Precautions and Warnings
CITICOLINE 500MG TABLETS should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before using this product.
Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if the seal is broken or missing.
Do not use if you have a history of seizures.
Do not use if you have a history of stroke or heart attack.
Do not use if you have a history of kidney or liver disease.
Do not use if you have a history of bipolar disorder or depression.
Do not use if you have a history of glaucoma.
Do not use if you have a history of high blood pressure.
Do not use if you have a history of bleeding disorders.
Do not use if you are taking any other medications, including over-the-counter medications.
Do not use if you are taking any herbal supplements.
Do not use if you are taking any anticoagulants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-depressants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-psychotics.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-seizure medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-hypertensive medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-inflammatory medications.
Do not use if you are taking any diuretics.
Do not use if you are taking any stimulants.
Do not use if you are taking any sedatives.
Do not use if you are taking any antibiotics.
Do not use if you are taking any antifungal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-viral medications.
Do not use if you are taking any immunosuppressants.
Do not use if you are taking any hormonal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-arrhythmic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-anxiety medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-histamines.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-malarial medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-Parkinson’s medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-convulsant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-spasmodic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-ulcer medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-coagulant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-platelet medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-hypertensive medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-psychotic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-depressant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-anxiety medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-inflammatory medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-arrhythmic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-fungal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-viral medications.
Do not use if you are taking any immunosuppressants.
Do not use if you are taking any hormonal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-malarial medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-Parkinson’s medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-convulsant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-spasmodic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-ulcer medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-coagulant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-platelet medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-histamines.
Do not use if you are taking any other medications, including over-the-counter medications.
Do not use if you are taking any herbal supplements.
Do not use if you are taking any anticoagulants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-depressants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-psychotics.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-seizure medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-hypertensive medications.
Do not use if you are taking any diuretics.
Do not use if you are taking any stimulants.
Do not use if you are taking any sedatives.
Do not use if you are taking any antibiotics.
Do not use if you are taking any antifungal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-viral medications.
Do not use if you are taking any immunosuppressants.
Do not use if you are taking any hormonal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-arrhythmic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-anxiety medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-histamines.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-malarial medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-Parkinson’s medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-convulsant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-spasmodic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-ulcer medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-coagulant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-platelet medications.
Do not use if you have any medical condition.
Do not use if you are taking any other medications, including over-the-counter medications.
Do not use if you are taking any herbal supplements.
Do not use if you are taking any anticoagulants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-depressants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-psychotics.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-seizure medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-hypertensive medications.
Do not use if you are taking any diuretics.
Do not use if you are taking any stimulants.
Do not use if you are taking any sedatives.
Do not use if you are taking any antibiotics.
Do not use if you are taking any antifungal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-viral medications.
Do not use if you are taking any immunosuppressants.
Do not use if you are taking any hormonal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-arrhythmic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-anxiety medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-histamines.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-malarial medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-Parkinson’s medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-convulsant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-spasmodic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-ulcer medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-coagulant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-platelet medications.
Do not use if you have any allergies to any of the ingredients in this product.
Do not use if you have any medical condition.
Do not use if you are taking any other medications, including over-the-counter medications.
Do not use if you are taking any herbal supplements.
Do not use if you are taking any anticoagulants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-depressants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-psychotics.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-seizure medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-hypertensive medications.
Do not use if you are taking any diuretics.
Do not use if you are taking any stimulants.
Do not use if you are taking any sedatives.
Do not use if you are taking any antibiotics.
Do not use if you are taking any antifungal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-viral medications.
Do not use if you are taking any immunosuppressants.
Do not use if you are taking any hormonal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-arrhythmic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-anxiety medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-histamines.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-malarial medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-Parkinson’s medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-convulsant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-spasmodic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-ulcer medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-coagulant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-platelet medications.
Do not use if you have any medical condition.
Do not use if you are taking any other medications, including over-the-counter medications.
Do not use if you are taking any herbal supplements.
Do not use if you are taking any anticoagulants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-depressants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-psychotics.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-seizure medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-hypertensive medications.
Do not use if you are taking any diuretics.
Do not use if you are taking any stimulants.
Do not use if you are taking any sedatives.
Do not use if you are taking any antibiotics.
Do not use if you are taking any antifungal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-viral medications.
Do not use if you are taking any immunosuppressants.
Do not use if you are taking any hormonal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-arrhythmic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-anxiety medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-histamines.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-malarial medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-Parkinson’s medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-convulsant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-spasmodic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-ulcer medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-coagulant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-platelet medications.
Do not use if you have any allergies to any of the ingredients in this product.
Do not use if you have any medical condition.
Do not use if you are taking any other medications, including over-the-counter medications.
Do not use if you are taking any herbal supplements.
Do not use if you are taking any anticoagulants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-depressants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-psychotics.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-seizure medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-hypertensive medications.
Do not use if you are taking any diuretics.
Do not use if you are taking any stimulants.
Do not use if you are taking any sedatives.
Do not use if you are taking any antibiotics.
Do not use if you are taking any antifungal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-viral medications.
Do not use if you are taking any immunosuppressants.
Do not use if you are taking any hormonal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-arrhythmic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-anxiety medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-histamines.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-malarial medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-Parkinson’s medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-convulsant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-spasmodic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-ulcer medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-coagulant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-platelet medications.
Do not use if you have any medical condition.
Do not use if you are taking any other medications, including over-the-counter medications.
Do not use if you are taking any herbal supplements.
Do not use if you are taking any anticoagulants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-depressants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-psychotics.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-seizure medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-hypertensive medications.
Do not use if you are taking any diuretics.
Do not use if you are taking any stimulants.
Do not use if you are taking any sedatives.
Do not use if you are taking any antibiotics.
Do not use if you are taking any antifungal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-viral medications.
Do not use if you are taking any immunosuppressants.
Do not use if you are taking any hormonal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-arrhythmic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-anxiety medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-histamines.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-malarial medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-Parkinson’s medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-convulsant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-spasmodic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-ulcer medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-coagulant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-platelet medications.
Do not use if you have any allergies to any of the ingredients in this product.
Do not use if you have any medical condition.
Do not use if you are taking any other medications, including over-the-counter medications.
Do not use if you are taking any herbal supplements.
Do not use if you are taking any anticoagulants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-depressants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-psychotics.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-seizure medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-hypertensive medications.
Do not use if you are taking any diuretics.
Do not use if you are taking any stimulants.
Do not use if you are taking any sedatives.
Do not use if you are taking any antibiotics.
Do not use if you are taking any antifungal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-viral medications.
Do not use if you are taking any immunosuppressants.
Do not use if you are taking any hormonal medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-arrhythmic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-anxiety medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-histamines.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-malarial medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-Parkinson’s medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-convulsant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-spasmodic medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-ulcer medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-coagulant medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-platelet medications.
Do not use if you have any allergies to any of the ingredients in this product.
Do not use if you have any medical condition.
Do not use if you are taking any other medications, including over-the-counter medications.
Do not use if you are taking any herbal supplements.
Do not use if you are taking any anticoagulants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-depressants.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-psychotics.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-seizure medications.
Do not use if you are taking any anti-hypertensive medications.
Do not use if you are taking any diuretics.
Do not use if you are taking any stimulants.
Do not use if you are taking any sedatives.
Do not use if you are taking
How Does It Work?
Citicoline is a dietary supplement that is used to support cognitive health and brain function. It is a form of choline, an essential nutrient that is found in many foods. Citicoline is thought to help improve memory, focus, and concentration. It may also help protect the brain from damage caused by aging and certain neurological conditions.
When taken as directed, Citicoline 500mg tablets are typically taken once or twice daily. The tablets should be taken with food and water. It is important to follow the instructions on the label and to speak with a healthcare provider before taking any dietary supplement.
Safety Advice
Pregnancy
Q: Can I take during pregnancy?
It is not recommended to take any medication during pregnancy without consulting your doctor first. Therefore, it is best to speak to your doctor before taking any medication, including Citicoline 500mg tablets, during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Can I take while breastfeeding?
It is not recommended to take any medication while breastfeeding without consulting your doctor first. Your doctor will be able to advise you on the safety of taking Citicoline 500mg tablets while breastfeeding.
Alcohol
Can I consume alcohol with?
No, it is not recommended to consume alcohol while taking CITICOLINE 500MG TABLETS. Alcohol can interact with the medication and may increase the risk of side effects. It is best to consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking this medication.
Driving
Can I drive if I have consumed?
No, you should not drive if you have consumed CITICOLINE 500MG TABLETS. CITICOLINE 500MG TABLETS can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and blurred vision, which can impair your ability to drive safely.
(FAQs)
Q: What is citicoline?
A: Citicoline is a naturally occurring compound found in the body that helps to support healthy brain function. It is a precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is involved in memory and learning. It is also known as cytidine diphosphate-choline (CDP-choline).