Celexa
Indicated to address mood imbalance to relieve chronic depressive symptoms and support emotional regulation.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Citalopram
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg · 20mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Celexa, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Celexa vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Celexa details
- Condition
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Alternative names
- citalopram
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Pharmacological class
- SSRI
- Known off-label uses
- panic disorder; generalised anxiety disorder
- Contraindications
- QT prolongation; concurrent use of MAO inhibitors
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dry mouth; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; sweating; sexual dysfunction
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Forest Laboratories
- Onset Time
- 1–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Aspirin; Linezolid
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to address mood imbalance to relieve chronic depressive symptoms and support emotional regulation.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits synaptic serotonin reuptake, boosting extracellular levels of this neurotransmitter to stabilise neural pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Potential neonatal withdrawal. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low quantities.
What you will receive
Celexa is the originator brand name, made by Forest Laboratories. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Forest Laboratories.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Citalopram is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.