citistar tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
๐คฐ Pregnancy Category C
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 22, 2026
What is citistar tablet used for?
citistar tablet (Citicoline (500mg)) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Citicoline (500mg), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Citicoline (500mg)
- Manufacturer: Lupin Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ก Did You Know? The Indian pharmaceutical market is expected to reach $130 billion by 2030.
๐ citistar tablet Uses & Benefits
- Citistar Tablet is a medicine used 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.
- Therefore, it improves learning and memory.Citistar 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.
- 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, and irregular heart rate.
- However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own.
- Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.Before 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).
- Your dose depends on your age and the condition you are being treated for.
- Always let your doctor know about all the medicines that you are taking before you start with your treatment.
- Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before using this medicine.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Citicoline (500mg) |
| Brand Name | citistar tablet |
| Manufacturer | Lupin Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Nootropic agent |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take citistar tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of citistar tablet
- Decreased blood pressure
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
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๐ Substitutes for citistar tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.