Caffeine citrate (injection/oral liquid)

Generic name: caffeine citrate (injection/oral liquid) [ KAF-een-SIT-rate ]
Brand name: Cafcit
Dosage forms: intravenous solution (citrate 20 mg/mL); oral liquid (citrate 20 mg/mL)
Drug class:CNS stimulants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Nov 18, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is caffeine citrate (injection/oral liquid)?

This medication guide provides information about Cafcit injection and oral liquid forms of caffeine citrate. Other forms of caffeine citrate used for wakefulness are NOT covered in this medication guide.

Caffeine citrate injection or oral liquid (Cafcit) is used to treat breathing problems in premature infants.

Caffeine citrate injection or oral liquid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell your child's healthcare providers about all the child's medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines given to the child.

Before taking this medicine

Cafcit should not be given to a child who is allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if your child has ever had:

• seizures;

• heart problems; or

• liver or kidney disease.

Tell your child's doctor if you used caffeine during late pregnancy.

Infants being treated with Cafcit may develop necrotizing enterocolitis (a condition where a portion of the bowel dies). Ask your child's doctor about this risk.

How is caffeine citrate given?

Follow all directions on your prescription...