Cita Tablets 5mg

Cita Tablets 5mg, made by Hilton Pharma Ltd, is an SSRI antidepressant. Its active ingredient is Escitalopram 5mg, and it is used for depression, generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Pack size: 14 tablets.

Uses of Cita Tablets 5mg

Cita Tablets 5mg is used to treat depression and anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

How Cita Tablets 5mg works

Escitalopram increases the level of serotonin, a brain chemical that helps regulate mood and anxiety. It usually takes two to four weeks before the benefit is felt.

Possible side effects

Side effects are most common in the first few weeks and often settle. They include:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Trouble sleeping or drowsiness
• Sweating
• Sexual problems

Contact your doctor straight away if you have thoughts of self-harm, feel unusually restless or agitated, or develop a fast heartbeat, high temperature and muscle stiffness.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not stop taking it suddenly; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.
• Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take, especially other antidepressants, migraine medicines (triptans), tramadol or blood thinners.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems, epilepsy, bleeding problems or bipolar disorder.
• Avoid alcohol while taking it.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only on your doctor’s advice.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Cita Tablets 5mg online in Pakistan

Order Cita Tablets 5mg from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Escitalopram by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Substitutes for Cita Tablets 5mg

These brands have the same salt and strength as Cita Tablets 5mg (Escitalopram 5mg) and come in the same form. Prices are per pack and pack sizes can differ, so compare carefully. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

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Cita Tablets 5mg: frequently asked questions

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.