Citalopram tablets (adults) - selected U.S. labeling
- Product / population
- Adults with major depressive disorder; oral citalopram hydrobromide tablets only. This page does not cover the 30 mg capsule or oral-drop conversion.
- Renal measure
- CrCl in mL/min for the severe-renal data boundary; no numeric adjustment algorithm.
Labeled basic dosing
Start 20 mg orally once daily. When needed, increase after at least one week; maximum 40 mg/day. Limit to 20 mg/day in patients older than 60, hepatic impairment, CYP2C19 poor metabolizers, or those taking CYP2C19 inhibitors.
Renal information and dialysis
Mild or moderate renal impairment: no dose change is recommended. Pharmacokinetic data are unavailable at CrCl below 20 mL/min. This label supplies no numeric severe-renal or dialysis dose.
Selected warnings and limits
Assess QT-prolongation risk and electrolytes; monitor for suicidality and serotonin syndrome. Review MAOI and other interacting drugs before treatment.
Source: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=c133fc77-6c8a-d2b1-e053-2995a90ab5f7