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Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adult patients in short-term studies. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors
[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
. Citalopram is not approved for use in pediatric patients [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)].
Warnings and Precautions 08/2023
Citalopram tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults
[see Clinical Studies (14)]
. - Administer once daily with or without food .
- Initial dosage is 20 mg once daily; after one week may increase to maximum dosage of 40 mg once daily .
- Patients greater than 60 years of age, patients with hepatic impairment, and CYP2C19 poor metabolizers: maximum recommended dosage is 20 mg once daily .
- When discontinuing citalopram tablets, reduce dosage gradually .
Citalopram tablets, USP are available as:
- 10 mg: Peach colored, biconvex, round shaped film coated tablets debossed with ‘A’ on one side and ‘05’ on the other side
- 20 mg: Light pink colored, biconvex, capsule shaped film coated tablets debossed with ‘A’ on one side and with a score line in between ‘0’ and ‘6’ on other side
- 40 mg: White colored, biconvex, capsule shaped film coated tablets debossed with ‘A’ on one side and with a score line in between ‘0’ and ‘7’ on other side
- Pregnancy:SSRI use, particularly late in pregnancy, may increase the risk for persistent pulmonary hypertension and symptoms of poor adaptation (respiratory distress, temperature instability, feeding difficulties, hypotonia, tremor, irritability) in the neonate .
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