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Is caffeine citrate the same as caffeine in coffee?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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It releases the same active caffeine molecule, but neonatal caffeine citrate is a prescription formulation prepared and monitored specifically for premature newborns.

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