Not Medical Advice: Pill imprint IP 53 has been identified as Citalopram hydrobromide 20 mg.
Citalopram is used to treat depression. It belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines are thought to work by increasing the activity of a chemical called serotonin in the brain.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription and available in the following dosage forms:
Tablet
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