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Citicoline

Uses

Citicoline Uses Citicoline is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, dementia in Parkinson's disease, age-related memory loss, and head injury.

How it Works

How Citicoline works Citicoline is a nerve-protecting medication. It acts on the brain by nourishing nerve cells, protecting them from damage, and enhancing their survival.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Citicoline include headache, edema (swelling), insomnia (difficulty sleeping), anxiety, hypotension (low blood pressure), weakness, and gastrointestinal disturbances.

Expert Advice

Citicoline is beneficial in the treatment of:

Stroke
Head injury
Alzheimer's disease
Dementia in Parkinson's disease

Do not take this medication in amounts or frequencies greater than prescribed by your doctor.
Avoid driving or engaging in activities that require mental focus until you understand how Citicoline affects you.
Inform your doctor if you experience any allergic reactions after taking the medication.
Possible side effects of Citicoline include:

Trouble sleeping
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Decreased blood pressure
Irregular heart rate

These side effects may not occur in everyone.
If you experience any side effects not mentioned above, consult your treating physician.

Other Combinations

Citicoline + Piracetam

Citicoline + Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)

Related Medications

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 500mg

Citinig 500mg Tablet 10s

Snig Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Strip of 10 tablets

₹730

Citiace 500mg Tablet 10s

Dr. Morepen Ltd.

Strip of 10 tablets

₹505.3

MRP ₹1,010.5

Salt Composition

Citicoline 500mg

Citiace 500mg Tablet 10s

Dr. Morepen Ltd.

Strip of 10 tablets

₹505.3

MRP ₹1,010.5

Salt Composition

Citicoline 250mg

Neuciti 250mg Tablet 10s

Icon Life Sciences

Strip of 10 tablets

₹280.6

MRP ₹342.2

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 500mg

Citiyes 500mg Tablet 10s

Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Strip of 10 tablets

₹464.1

Citiace 500mg Tablet 10s

Dr. Morepen Ltd.

Strip of 10 tablets

₹505.3

MRP ₹1,010.5

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 250mg

Vthicol 250mg Injection

Ethyrial Pharmaceuticals

₹115

Citiace 250mg Injection 2ml

Dr. Morepen Ltd.

₹68.6

MRP ₹171.5

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 250mg

Palocit 250mg Injection

Triton Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

₹89.5

Citiace 250mg Injection 2ml

Dr. Morepen Ltd.

₹68.6

MRP ₹171.5

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 250mg

Wytoram C 250mg Injection

₹135

Citiace 250mg Injection 2ml

Dr. Morepen Ltd.

₹68.6

MRP ₹171.5

Salt Composition

Citicoline 250mg

Citiace 250mg Injection 2ml

Dr. Morepen Ltd.

₹68.6

MRP ₹171.5

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 500mg

Citiking Syrup 100ml

Chemo Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Bottle of 100 ml

₹1,199

Prexaron 500mg Syrup Sugar Free 60ml

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Bottle of 60 ml

₹759.7

MRP ₹926.5

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 500mg

Citinol Syrup 60ml

Chemo Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Bottle of 60 ml

₹638

Prexaron 500mg Syrup Sugar Free 60ml

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Bottle of 60 ml

₹759.7

MRP ₹926.5

Salt Composition

Citicoline 100mg

Strocit 100mg Oral Drop 30ml

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Packet of 30 ml

₹353.6

MRP ₹431.3

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 250mg

Citibrisk 250mg Injection 2ml

Starus Pharmaceuticals

₹110

Citiace 250mg Injection 2ml

Dr. Morepen Ltd.

₹68.6

MRP ₹171.5

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 500mg

Citiking Syrup 60ml

Chemo Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Bottle of 60 ml

₹675

Prexaron 500mg Syrup Sugar Free 60ml

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Bottle of 60 ml

₹759.7

MRP ₹926.5

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 500mg

Cistal 500mg/2ml Injection 5s

Stallion Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

₹445

Ketrocit 500mg Injection 2ml

Eysys Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.

₹99.2

MRP ₹120.9

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 250mg

Citisure 250mg Injection 4ml

Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

Ampoule of 4 ml

₹253.9

Citiace 250mg Injection 2ml

Dr. Morepen Ltd.

₹68.6

MRP ₹171.5

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 500mg

Cline 500mg Tablet 1s

Chemonix India Ltd.

Strip of 1 tablets

₹13

Citiace 500mg Tablet 10s

Dr. Morepen Ltd.

Strip of 10 tablets

₹505.3

MRP ₹1,010.5

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 250mg

Neuciti 250mg Injection 2ml

Icon Life Sciences

Ampoule of 2 ml

₹144.8

Citiace 250mg Injection 2ml

Dr. Morepen Ltd.

₹68.6

MRP ₹171.5

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 250mg

Neurociti 250mg Injection 4ml

Win-medicare Pvt. Ltd.

Ampoule of 4 ml

₹178.1

Citiace 250mg Injection 2ml

Dr. Morepen Ltd.

₹68.6

MRP ₹171.5

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 500mg

Nuvicit 500mg Tablet 10s

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Strip of 10 tablets

₹487.3

Citiace 500mg Tablet 10s

Dr. Morepen Ltd.

Strip of 10 tablets

₹505.3

MRP ₹1,010.5

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 250mg

Prevanor 250mg Injection 4ml

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Ampoule of 4 ml

₹144.1

Citiace 250mg Injection 2ml

Dr. Morepen Ltd.

₹68.6

MRP ₹171.5

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 500mg

Somazina 500mg Oral 500mg Solution 60ml

Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Bottle of 60 ml

₹403.3

Prexaron 500mg Syrup Sugar Free 60ml

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Bottle of 60 ml

₹759.7

MRP ₹926.5

Salt Composition in both

Citicoline 250mg

Strozina 250mg Injection 2ml

Arinna Lifescience Pvt. Ltd.

₹122.3

Citiace 250mg Injection 2ml

Dr. Morepen Ltd.

₹68.6

MRP ₹171.5

Salt Composition

Citicoline

Ziticolin Injection

₹176.9

Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable

Salt Composition

Citicoline

CT-Gold Injection

Inizia Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

₹190

Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable

Salt Composition

Citicoline 1000mg

Citilin 1000mg Tablet SR 10s

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Strip of 10 tablets

₹690

Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable

Frequently asked questions

What is Citicoline's role in stroke recovery?

Citicoline can aid recovery from blood clot-induced strokes when taken orally within 3 months. Administering it intravenously within 12 hours of a stroke or daily for 7 days can also expedite recovery.

Is it safe to consume alcohol while on Citicoline treatment?

There are no studies on the interaction between alcohol and Citicoline; however, given Citicoline's use in conditions like stroke and Alzheimer's disease, it is advisable to avoid alcohol consumption.

Can students use Citicoline to enhance their memory and learning abilities?

Students should not take Citicoline as it is only proven effective for age-related memory issues and conditions like Alzheimer's disease, with no data supporting its use in children.

What is the role of Citicoline in treating Alzheimer's disease and how does it function?

Citicoline, a form of choline, protects and repairs nerve cells in the brain, enhancing learning, memory, and cognitive function in individuals with Alzheimer's disease.