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Citalin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Depression are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The optimal dosage of Citalin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Citalin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Citalin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Citalin has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Citalin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Citalin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Citalin in conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency. Some other conditions that can be affected by Citalin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Citalin may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Citalin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Citalin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Citalin safe for pregnant women?
Citalin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Citalin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Citalin safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Citalin. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Citalin on the Kidneys?
Citalin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Citalin on the Liver?
Citalin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Citalin on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Citalin on the heart have been reported.
Citalin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Citalin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Citalin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Citalin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Citalin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Citalin can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Citalin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Citalin can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Citalin
Taking Citalin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Citalin
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Citalin as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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