Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Citicoline
Drug Class
Peripheral Vasodilators
What is Cercolin?
Uses
Supplementation with citicoline increases choline stores available for other biosynthetic pathways. Citicoline appears to decrease glutam...
How It Works
By IM or IV (3-5 min) and IV drip (infusion rate of 40-60 drops/min). Direct IV should be administered very slowly to prevent episodes of hypotension.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
1 g — 24 hourly
For 4 weeks.
2
Adult · PO
200 to 600 mg — As recommended.
Total dose can be given as 2 divided doses. For 6 weeks.
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Parasympathetic hypertonia, unconsciousness, brain surgery, pregnancy and lactation
Important Warnings
Persistent intracranial haemorrhage, progressive disturbance of consciousness, reduce dose in hepatic and renal impairment
Side Effects
Hypotensioninsomniaexcitement
Drug Interactions
Levodopa.
Storage
Inj, syrups Store in a well closed container, . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 398.87
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 398.87 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 398.87
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Citicoline, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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