Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet 10.0 Chewable Tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: October 8th, 2025

Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet is a product of Zanetaz Medicorp

Composition: Citicoline (500mg)

Pack of 10 chewable

₹ 514.69

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All Details About Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet

Description:

Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet 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.

Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet 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:

Employ it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Take this medication by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing, or as directed by your doctor. Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet 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 Citinerz

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 Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

I have been prescribed Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?

Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet 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 Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet?

There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet. However, since Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet 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 Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet to improve memory and learning?

No, students should not take Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet since studies show that Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet 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 Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet in stroke?

In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving Citinerz 500mg Chewable Tablet 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. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

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

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