Citicoline USP
Composition : Cikolin Injection (IM/IV) : Each Ampoule (4ml) contains Citicoline 500 mg as Citicoline Sodium INN.
Indications : It is indicated in the
treatment of Alzheimer's disease and
other types of dementia, head trauma,
amblyopia, cerebrovascular disease such
as ischaemic stroke, age-related memory
loss, Parkinson's disease, attention
deficit-hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and
glaucoma.
Dosage and Administration : i) For decline in thinking
skills due to age: 1000-2000mg of
Citicoline per day.
ii) For ongoing disease of the blood
vessels that serve the brain (chronic
cerebrovascular disease): 600mg of
Citicoline per day.
iii) For immediate treatment of stroke due
to a clot (ischemic stroke): 500-2000mg
of Citicoline per day starting within 24
hours of stroke.
Cikolin Injection (IM/IV): It is given by
intravenous or intramuscular injection in
doses of up to 1g daily. Or, as directed by
the registered physician.
Use in pregnancy and lactation : Pregnancy: There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking Citicoline to pregnant women. Therefore, it should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Nursing mothers: It is not known whether Citicoline is excreted in human milk. So, it should be exercised if the potential benefits justify the potential risks.
Packing : Cikolin Injection (IM/IV) : Each box contains 1 x 3's Ampoules (4 ml) in a blister pack.
