Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Citalopram
Chemical Class
Benzofuran
ATC Code
N06AB04
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Tensonil?
depression
treat depression
How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzofuran
Citalopram hydrobromide are the derivatives of Citalopram (HBr). It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzofuran. It belongs to Antidepressant pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Citalopram (HBr) is 405.35. Its pKa is 9.5.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
10 to 20 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take citalopram exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to citalopram or escitalopram ( Lexapro ), or if you also take pimozide
Do not use citalopram if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days
A dangerous drug interaction could occur
MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid , linezolid , methylene blue injection, phenelzine , and tranylcypromine
Wait at least 14 days after stopping an MAO inhibitor before you take citalopram
Important Warnings
Do not stop taking citalopram without your doctor's advice
Citalopram can cause a serious heart problem
Call your doctor right away if you have chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness
You should not use citalopram if you also take pimozide, as the combination can cause problems with your heart rhythm
Do not use citalopram if you have used a MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days (such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine) or have received a methylene blue injection
A fatal reaction may occur
People with depression or mental illness may have thoughts about suicide
Some young people may have increased suicidal thoughts when first starting a medicine to treat depression
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to citalopram : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Tell your doctor right away if you have new or sudden changes in mood or behaviorincluding new or worse depression or anxietypanic attackstrouble sleepingor if you feel impulsiveirritableagitatedhostileaggressiverestless
Drug Interactions
Citalopram can cause a serious heart problem. Your risk may be higher if you also use certain other medicines for infections
asthma
heart problems
high blood pressure
depression
mental illness
cancer
malaria
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 25°C. Protect from Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 596.39
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 14 · approved 30 Jun, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 14Rs 596.39
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Citalopram, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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20mg
Rs 217.42Rs 15.53/unit
Lowest price per unitWERRICK PHARMACEUTICALS
Bestilo
20mg
Rs 392.42Rs 28.03/unit
ORGANIC PHARMACEUTICALS
Pramcit
20mg
Rs 570Rs 28.5/unit
Below approved ceilingNABIQASIM INDUSTRIES
Citalo
20Mg
Rs 305Rs 30.5/unit
Below approved ceilingPLATINUM PHARMACEUTICAL
Eradep
20Mg
Rs 232.75Rs 33.25/unit
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
Lexapram
20mg
Rs 332.5Rs 33.25/unit
No DRAP alertsGenetics Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Hapicit
20mg
Rs 342Rs 34.2/unit
ADAMJEE PHARMACEUTICALS
Pramtec
20mg
Rs 404.6Rs 40.46/unit
No DRAP alertsPHARMATEC PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Cipram
20Mg
Rs 1,417.22Rs 101.23/unit
No DRAP alertsLUNDBECK PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD
Citopram
20mg
Rs 399.98
Global Pharmaceuticals
Hipram
20mg
Rs 880.32 ceiling
No DRAP alertsHIMONT PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Yalpram
20mg
Rs 678.9 ceiling
SURGE LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.
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