Citograin Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Citograin Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

2. What is Citograin Tablet? (Citograin kya hai)

Citograin Tablet is manufactured by Amarant Healthcare. It contains Citicoline (CDP-Choline) and belongs to the Neuroprotective / Nootropic Agent class. It is prescribed in Pakistan for the conditions listed below. Always take it under medical supervision.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

• Cognitive Impairment and Memory Problems
• Post-stroke rehabilitation
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) recovery
• Alzheimer's disease (adjunct treatment)
• Vascular dementia management

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

• Adults for whom a doctor has confirmed and prescribed this medicine
• Patients who do not have an allergy to this drug class
• With a doctor's prescription and guidance

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

• If allergic to Citicoline or this drug class
• Without a doctor's prescription
• During pregnancy or lactation without medical advice

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

• 500mg once or twice daily (1000mg/day for stroke rehabilitation)

• Not established — specialist guidance needed

• Do not exceed the recommended limit

• Take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is close, skip the missed dose. Never take a double dose.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

• As per your doctor's prescription
• Take at the same time every day
• With or without food

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

• As directed by your doctor
• Maintain a daily routine

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

Confirm with your doctor or pharmacist. Generally, taking it with food reduces stomach irritation unless the packaging states otherwise.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

• Use with caution in patients with hypertonia (parasympathomimetic effect)
• Rare hypersensitivity reactions possible
• Consult neurologist — diagnosis must be established before use

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

• Below 30°C, away from moisture.
• Keep out of the reach of children

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

• Nausea (Matli — mild)
• Headache (Sar dard)
• Dizziness (Chakkar)
• Diarrhoea (Dast — mild)

• Severe allergic reaction (rare)
• Hypertonia (muscle stiffness) at high doses (rare)

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

• L-DOPA (levodopa) — slightly enhances dopaminergic effect
• Meclofenoxate — avoid combination

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

• Severe allergic reaction — rash, breathing difficulty, swelling
• If side effects worsen or new symptoms develop
• If the infection or condition does not improve in 3–5 days

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

(Note: Price depends on the pharmacy and pack size.)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Citograin Tablet kis kaam aata hai?

A: Citograin (Citicoline 500mg) is prescribed by neurologists for brain function support, stroke recovery, and cognitive impairment.

Q: Dose kitni hai?

A: 500mg once or twice daily. For stroke rehabilitation: 1000mg/day. As directed by your doctor.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: Citograin 500mg tablet approximately Rs. 80–130 per tablet.

Q: Kya Citograin memory improve karta hai?

A: Clinical studies have shown improvement in stroke and cognitive decline. Its use as a 'brain booster' in healthy individuals is not established.

Q: Nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common: mild nausea, headache, dizziness. Generally well-tolerated.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-04-03

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

The information on this page is for awareness only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine. PakVita is not responsible for any harm.