Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR 10.0 tablet xr in 1 strip

Last Updated: October 9th, 2025

Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR is a product of Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Composition: Citicoline (1000mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 646.88

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All Details About Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR

Description:

Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR helps in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease, and memory loss (dementia) in Parkinson's disease. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells.

Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Your dose depends on your age and the condition you are being treated for. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects that may be seen with this medicine include decreased blood pressure, stomach pain, diarrhea, irregular heart rate, rash, insomnia, occurrence or intensification of numbness of paralyzed extremities. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

Earlier taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you ever had any problems with your kidneys or if you have or ever had any seizures (epilepsy or fits). Forever let your doctor know about all the medicines that you are taking before you start with your treatment. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before using this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Citimac

Decreased blood pressure
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Rash
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

I have been prescribed Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?

Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR is a form of an essential nutrient called choline which is naturally present in the body. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. Therefore, it improves learning, memory, and cognitive function (processing information or perception) in Alzheimer’s disease.

Can I take alcohol during treatment with Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR?

There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR. However, since Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR is prescribed for stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, head injury, and age-related memory impairment, it is best to avoid the consumption of alcohol.

Can students take Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR to improve memory and learning?

No, students should not take Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR since studies show that Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR is effective only in age-related memory problems, memory problems associated with long-standing stroke, and in Alzheimer’s disease. Moreover, there is no data available for use of this medicine in children.

What is the role of Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR in stroke?

In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Citimac 1000mg Tablet XR either intravenously (injecting the medicine in vein directly) within 12 hours of having a stroke or daily for 7 days after the stroke can help the patient recover sooner.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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