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Citalopram (AN) TM
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Active ingredients: citalopram
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CITALOPRAM AN citalopram hydrobromide 20 mg tablet bottleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
For Treatment of Major Depression
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White coloured, biconvex, capsule shaped film coated tablets debossed with A on one side and with a score line in between 0 and 6 on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient citalopram
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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