Citicoline 250 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by AN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Citicoline 250 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Citicoline 250 mg is a dietary supplement by AN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and thinking, brain health and aging, stroke recovery support.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Citicoline 250 mg by AN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: citicoline, a compound your body naturally makes that plays a role in brain cell function and signaling. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — gelatin, rice flour, silicon dioxide, and vegetable magnesium stearate — which help form and preserve the supplement.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for citicoline is mixed. For age-related cognitive decline and glaucoma, the research suggests it's possibly effective — meaning there's some promising data, but it's not yet ironclad.
For stroke, the evidence currently points toward it being possibly ineffective. For Alzheimer disease, traumatic brain injury, and cardiac arrest, we don't yet have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Citicoline is generally well tolerated in studies, though long-term safety isn't fully established. The side effects seen in trials were mild — a small number of patients reported abdominal pain, back pain, blurred vision, constipation, diarrhea, swelling, headache, insomnia, nausea, or rash.
There isn't enough safety data to know whether it's safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this supplement.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for citicoline. That said, talk with your pharmacist about your specific medications — they can spot anything we might have missed and give you personalized advice.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Citicoline might be worth considering if you're interested in brain health and age-related cognitive support, since some research suggests it may help with those areas. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist first to make sure it's right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 22, 2021.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Citicoline 250 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | AN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 819209024027 |
| Net contents | 240 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 22, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 255851 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Citicoline 250 mg by AN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Citicoline | 250 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Silicon Dioxide, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
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General Statements
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Formula
Amazing Formulas Citicoline supplement supports overall brain health by increasing blood oxygen levels and enhancing glucose intake in the brain. This allows the brain to enhance memory, concentration, learning capabilities, cognitive functions and mental clarity. Citicoline may also help to reduce the feelings of stress.
FDA Statement of Identity
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Dietary Supplement
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
Amazing Nutrition an FDA regulated facility
Promotes brain health Supports memory, focus & mental clarity Supports learning & cognitive functions
Contains No: Preservatives, artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners, sugar, starch, milk, lactose, gluten, wheat, yeast, fish or sodium.
Seals/Symbols
Made In USA GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Quality Product
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) capsule daily, preferably with a meal or as directed by a health care professional.
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Citicoline 250 mg by AN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Citicoline 250 mg by AN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container240 Amounts shown are per serving.
Citicoline
No knowninteractions
Citicoline is a naturally occurring compound involved in making brain cell membranes and the messenger chemical acetylcholine. It is popularly taken f...
Citicoline monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Silicon Dioxide, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Citicoline 250 mg by AN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Citicoline 250 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Citicoline 250 mg, from the product label.
AN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas
See all AN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas products- Name
- Amazing Nutrition
- City
- Jersey City
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07310
- Phone Number
- 1-800-526-0177
- Web Address
- amazingnutrition.com
Citicoline 250 mg by AN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Citicoline 250 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Citicoline 250 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Citicoline 11 references
- Spiers PA, Myers D, Hochanadel GS, et al. Citicoline improves verbal memory in aging. Arch Neurol 1996;53:441-8. PubMed
- Fioravanti M, Yanagi M. Cytidinediphosphocholine (CDP-choline) for cognitive and behavioural disturbances associated with chronic cerebral disorders in the elderly. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005;(2):CD000269. PubMed
- Conant R, Schauss AG. Therapeutic applications of citicoline for stroke and cognitive function in the elderly: A review of the literature. Altern Med Rev 2004;9:17-31.
- Warach, S., Pettigrew, L. C., Dashe, J. F., Pullicino, P., Lefkowitz, D. M., Sabounjian, L., Harnett, K., Schwiderski, U., and Gammans, R. Effect of citicoline on ischemic lesions as measured by diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. Citicoline 0 DOI
- Lukas, S. E., Kouri, E. M., Rhee, C., Madrid, A., and Renshaw, P. F. Effects of short-term citicoline treatment on acute cocaine intoxication and cardiovascular effects. Psychopharmacology.(Berl.) 2001;157(2):163-167. PubMed
- Dinsdale, J. R., Griffiths, G. K., Castello, J., Maddock, J., Ortiz, J. A., and Aylward, M. CDP-choline: repeated oral dose tolerance studies in adult healthy volunteers. Arzneimittelforschung. 1983;33(7A):1061-1065.
- Clark BC, Georgekutty J, Berul CI. Myocardial ischemia secondary to synthetic cannabinoid (K2) use in pediatric patients. J Pediatr 2015;167(3):757-61.e1. PubMed
- Ghajar A, Gholamian F, Tabatabei-Motlagh M, et al. Citicoline (CDP-choline) add-on therapy to risperidone for treatment of negative symptoms in patients with stable schizophrenia: a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2
- Castagna A, Manzo C, Fabbo A, Lacava R, Ruberto C, Ruotolo G. The CITIMERIVA Study: CITIcoline plus MEmantina plus RIVAstigmine in Older Patients Affected with Alzheimer's Disease. Clin Drug Investig. 2021 Feb;41(2):177-182. PubMed
- Jeong H, Yoon S, Sung YH, et al. Effects of cytidine-5'-diphosphate choline on gray matter volumes in methamphetamine-dependent patients: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. J Psychiatr Res 2021;143:215-221. PubMed
- Nakazaki E, Mah E, Sanoshy K, Citrolo D, Watanabe F. Citicoline and Memory Function in Healthy Older Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. J Nutr 2021;151(8):2153-2160. PubMed
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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