Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Citicoline
Drug Class
Neuro
What is Citolin?
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 1,557.96
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 12 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 129.83 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 12Rs 1,557.96
ServaidRs 464.58
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Citicoline, and what they are not.You pay Rs 703 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Neurocoline
500mg
Rs 855Rs 85.5/unit
Lowest price per unitMEDISURE LABORATORIES
NEULIN
500MG
Rs 950Rs 95/unit
No DRAP alertsAVANT PHARMACEUTICALS
Citograin
500Mg
Rs 1,584.3Rs 158.43/unit
AMARANT HEALTHCARE
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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