Celexa

This medicine is not meant for children below 18 years. If your doctor prescribes this for a younger child please watch for serious symptoms they may develop very suddenly, such as worsening depression; thinking about harming or killing oneself, agitation, panic attacks, difficulty falling asleep, irritability; aggressive behavior, severe restlessness, frenzied excitement.

Citalopram is a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRI).

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

Take Citalopram exactly as prescribed.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

stomach pain
sleep disorders
loss of appetite
seizures
hallucinations
excessive sweating
dry mouth
diarrhoea
confusion/agitation/anxiety/restlessness
dizziness/light-headedness
skin rash/itching/hives
suicidal thoughts
talking fast and excited feelings/actions that are out of control
vomiting
changes in sex drive/ability

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

MAO inhibitors
escitalopram
cisapride

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Patients and their families should watch out for worsening or signs of worsening depression or thoughts of suicide.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Inform your health care professional about your missed dose.

Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat depression.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 15-30 degrees C (59-86 degrees F) away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

seizures
suicidal thoughts(previous suicide attempt)
receiving electroconvulsive therapy
mania
liver disease
kidney disease
heart disease
diabetes