Citalopram 20 mg Tablets — Generic For Celexa — Torrent

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CITALOPRAM tablets, for oral use

Initial U.S. Approval: 1998

Warning: Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors

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Recent Major Changes

Warnings and Precautions (5.3, 5.4) 8/2023

Indications And Usage

Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults (1) .

Dosage And Administration

Dosage Forms And Strengths

Tablets: 10 mg; 20 mg, scored; and 40 mg, scored (3)

Contraindications

Warnings And Precautions

• (5.3, 5.4) 8/2023 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults (1) . DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
• Administer once daily with or without food (2) .
• Initial dosage is 20 mg once daily; after one week may increase to maximum dosage of 40 mg once daily (2.1) .
• Patients greater than 60 years of age, patients with hepatic impairment, and CYP2C19 poor metabolizers: maximum recommended dosage is 20 mg once daily (2.2) .
• When discontinuing citalopram tablets, reduce dosage gradually (2.4, 5.6) . DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 10 mg; 20 mg, scored; and 40 mg, scored (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or use within 14 days of discontinuing a MAOI (4) .
• Concomitant use of pimozide (4) .
• Known hypersensitivity to citalopram or any of the inactive ingredients of citalopram tablets (4) . WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

• (5.3, 5.4) 8/2023 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults (1) . DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
• Administer once daily with or without food (2) .
• Initial dosage is 20 mg once daily; after one week may increase to maximum dosage of 40 mg once daily (2.1) .
• Patients greater than 60 years of age, patients with hepatic impairment, and CYP2C19 poor metabolizers: maximum recommended dosage is 20 mg once daily (2.2) .
• When discontinuing citalopram tablets, reduce dosage gradually (2.4, 5.6) . DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 10 mg; 20 mg, scored; and 40 mg, scored (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or use within 14 days of discontinuing a MAOI (4) .
• Concomitant use of pimozide (4) .
• Known hypersensitivity to citalopram or any of the inactive ingredients of citalopram tablets (4) . WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Adverse Reactions

Most common adverse reaction (incidence ≥ 5% and twice placebo) is ejaculation disorder (primarily ejaculation delay) (6.1) .

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Torrent Pharma Inc . at 1-800-912-9561 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Drug Interactions

CYP2C19 Inhibitors: Citalopram tablets 20 mg daily is the maximum recommended dosage for patients taking concomitant CYP2C19 inhibitors (5.2, 7.1).

Use In Specific Populations

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 (8.1).

See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and Medication Guide.

Revised: 2/2026