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Citalopram (A) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: citalopram

Brand name

(ARTG)

: A-CITALOPRAM citalopram (as hydrobromide) 20 mg tablet bottle

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Treatment of major depression

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • White to off white, oval, biconvex, film coated tablets with BL embossed on one side, & '20' on the other.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Store in Original Container
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 100 pack
  • 1000 pack
  • 14 pack
  • 250 pack
  • 28 pack
  • 500 pack
  • 56 pack
  • 7 pack
  • 84 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient citalopram

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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