CITICOLINE STADA 1000 mg ORAL SOLUTION
How to use CITICOLINE STADA 1000 mg ORAL SOLUTION
Translated with AI
This page provides general information and does not replace a doctor’s consultation. Always consult a doctor before taking any medication. Seek urgent medical care if symptoms are severe.
Show originalContents of the leaflet
Introduction
Leaflet: information for the patient
CiticolinaSTADA1,000 mg oral solution EFG
Read the entire leaflet carefully before starting to take this medication,as it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
- If you have any doubts, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medication has been prescribed to you only, and you should not give it to others, even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
- If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
Contents of the leaflet
- What Citicolina STADA is and what it is used for
- What you need to know before taking Citicolina STADA
- How to take Citicolina STADA
- Possible side effects
- Storage of Citicolina STADA
- Package contents and additional information
1. What Citicolina STADA is and what it is used for
Citicolina STADA belongs to a group of medications called psychostimulants and nootropics, which act by improving brain function.
Citicolina STADA is used to treat memory and behavioral disorders due to:
- a stroke, which is an interruption of blood supply to the brain due to a clot or rupture of a blood vessel
- a head injury, which is a blow to the head.
2. What you need to know before taking Citicolina STADA
Do not take CiticolinaSTADA
- if you are allergic to citicolina or any of the other components of this medication (listed in section 6).
- if you have parasympathetic nervous system hypertonia, which is a severe condition with low blood pressure, sweating, tachycardia, and fainting.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take citicolina.
- if you are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid, as it may cause asthma.
Children
Citicolina has not been adequately studied in children, so it should only be administered if your doctor considers it necessary.
Taking CiticolinaSTADAwith other medications
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or may need to take any other medication.
Citicolina enhances the effects of L-Dopa, so it should not be administered at the same time as medications containing L-Dopa, without consulting your doctor. Medications containing L-Dopa are usually used to treat Parkinson's disease.
Citicolina should not be administered in combination with medications containing meclofenoxate, which is a brain stimulant medication.
Taking CiticolinaSTADAwith food and beverages
Citicolina can be taken with meals or outside of them.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
Citicolina, like most medications, should not be administered if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding, unless your doctor considers it necessary.
Driving and using machines
No effects on the ability to drive and use machinery have been observed.
CiticolinaSTADAcontains sodium, sorbitol, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, and cochineal red
This medication contains 77 mg of sodium (main component of table salt) per dose. This is equivalent to 3.85% of the maximum recommended daily sodium intake for an adult.
This medication contains 2 g of sorbitol per dose. Sorbitol is a source of fructose. If your doctor has told you (or your child) that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, or you have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), a rare genetic disease in which the patient cannot break down fructose, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
It may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed) because it contains propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-217) and methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-218).
This medication may cause allergic reactions because it contains cochineal red (Ponceau 4R) (E-124). It can cause asthma, especially in patients allergic to acetylsalicylic acid.
3. How to take Citicolina STADA
Follow the administration instructions for this medication exactly as indicated by your doctor. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
The normal dose is 1 to 2 sachets per day, depending on the severity of your illness. It can be taken directly or dissolved in half a glass of water (120 ml) with meals or outside of them.

If you take more CiticolinaSTADAthan you should
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately, or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested. It is recommended to bring the packaging and the leaflet of the medication to the healthcare professional.
If you forget to take CiticolinaSTADA
Take your dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.
If you interrupt treatment with CiticolinaSTADA
Your doctor will indicate the duration of your treatment with citicolina. Do not stop treatment before consulting your doctor.
If you have any other doubts about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medications, this medication can have side effects, although not everyone experiences them.
The side effects of this medication are very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients). Headache, dizziness, nausea, occasional diarrhea, facial redness, swelling of the limbs, and changes in blood pressure may occur. If you experience any of these or other symptoms, inform your doctor.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medication Surveillance System for Human Use: www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
5. Storage of Citicolina STADA
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Store in the original packaging.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date shown on the packaging after "CAD". The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
No special storage conditions are required.
Medications should not be disposed of through wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE point in the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
6. Package contents and additional information
Composition of Citicolina STADA
- The active ingredient is citicolina. Each sachet contains 1,000 mg of citicolina (as sodium salt).
- The other components (excipients) are: sodium saccharin (E-954), liquid sorbitol (E-420), glycerol (E-422), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-217), sodium citrate (E-331), glycerin formaldehyde, potassium sorbate (E-202), strawberry flavor (contains propylene glycol (E-1520), Ponceau 4R red color (E-124), citric acid (E-330), and purified water.
Appearance of the product and package contents
Citicolina STADA is a transparent pink oral solution with a strawberry flavor and odor, packaged in sachets.
It is available in packages containing 10 or 30 sachets, each with 10 ml of oral solution. Not all package sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorization holder
Laboratorio STADA, S.L.
Frederic Mompou, 5
08960 Sant Just Desvern (Barcelona)
Spain
Manufacturer
Galenicum Health, S.L.U.
Sant Gabriel, 50
08950 Esplugues de Llobregat
Barcelona (Spain)
or
SAG Manufacturing, S.L.U.
Crta N-I, Km 36
28750 San Agustín de Guadalix,
Madrid
Date of the last revision of this leaflet:December 2013
Detailed and updated information on this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/
- Country of registration
- Average pharmacy price16.19 EUR
- Active substance
- Prescription requiredYes
- Manufacturer
- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
- Alternatives to CITICOLINE STADA 1000 mg ORAL SOLUTIONDosage form: ORAL SOLUTION/SUSPENSION, 100 mg/mlActive substance: citicolineManufacturer: Laboratorios Cinfa S.A.Prescription requiredDosage form: ORAL SOLUTION/SUSPENSION, 1000 mgActive substance: citicolineManufacturer: Faes Farma S.A.Prescription requiredDosage form: ORAL SOLUTION/SUSPENSION, 1000 mgActive substance: citicolineManufacturer: Kern Pharma S.L.Prescription required
Online doctors for CITICOLINE STADA 1000 mg ORAL SOLUTION
Discuss questions about CITICOLINE STADA 1000 mg ORAL SOLUTION, including use, safety considerations and prescription review, subject to medical assessment and local regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions