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About Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's

Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepine anxiolytics indicated for the management of anxiety disorders. Additionally, Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's is used for the short-term relief of muscle spasms, symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, anxiety-causing insomnia or distress, and anxiety occurring with mental health problems.

Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's contains ‘Chlordiazepoxide’, which works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Thereby, Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's helps in treating anxiety.

You are advised to take Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as drowsiness, light-headedness, dizziness, sedation, slurred speech, lack of coordination, ataxia (unsteadiness and clumsiness), difficulty in controlling movements, and dependence. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Avoid taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as it may harm the fetus. Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's may pass into breastmilk, so avoid taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding. Avoiding or handling machinery as Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness, impaired concentration, blurred vision, and impaired muscular function. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's as it may cause increased drowsiness. Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness were not established. 

Uses of Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's

Anxiety

Medicinal Benefits

Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepine anxiolytics. Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders. Additionally, Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's is used for the short-term relief of muscle spasms, symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, anxiety-causing insomnia or distress, and anxiety occurring with mental health problems. Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Thereby, Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's helps in treating anxiety.

Directions for Use

Swallow Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's

  • Drowsiness
  • Light-headedness
  • Dizziness
  • Sedation
  • Slurred speech
  • Lack of coordination
  • Ataxia (unsteadiness and clumsiness)
  • Difficulty in controlling movements
  • Dependence

Drug Warnings

Do not take Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have reduced blood flow to the lungs, breathing problems, obsessional stress, hallucinations, delusions, sleep apnoea (stopping breathing while asleep), severe liver disorder, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), spinal or cerebral ataxia. Inform your doctor if you have long-term lung, kidney or liver disorder, schizophrenia, mania, history of drug abuse or alcoholism. Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's may be habit-forming, so inform your doctor if you have a history of drug addiction or abuse. Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription, non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements. Please do not stop taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause harm the fetus. Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's may pass into breastmilk, so avoid taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's may interact with pain killers (carisoprodol, hydrocodone, methadone, codeine, morphine), sedative-hypnotic (zolpidem), benzodiazepine (alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam), anti-hypertensive (metoprolol), anti-depressants (amitriptyline, citalopram, escitalopram, duloxetine), anti-histamine (hydroxyzine), anti-epileptic (phenytoin, phenobarbitone), anti-TB (rifampicin), antacid (cimetidine, omeprazole, disulfiram), muscle relaxant (baclofen), cardiac glycosides (digoxin), vasodilators (hydralazine, minoxidil), blood thinner (warfarin), and diuretic medication (furosemide).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's as it may cause increased drowsiness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have acute alcoholic intoxication, closed-angle glaucoma, drug dependence, respiratory depression, seizures/fits, prolonged hypotension (low blood pressure), depression, obesity, porphyria, liver or kidney disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CARISOPRODOL
  • HYDROCODONE
  • METHADONE
  • CODEINE
  • MORPHINE
  • ZOLPIDEM
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • CLONAZEPAM
  • DIAZEPAM
  • METOPROLOL
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • CITALOPRAM
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • DULOXETINE
  • HYDROXYZINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITONE
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • CIMETIDINE
  • OMEPRAZOLE
  • DISULFIRAM
  • BACLOFEN
  • DIGOXIN
  • HYDRALAZINE
  • MINOXIDIL
  • WARFARIN
  • FUROSEMIDE

Habit Forming

Yes

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Attend therapy sessions regularly.
  • Eat a healthy diet.
  • Try to stay active and exercise regularly.
  • Take ample rest. Get enough sleep.
  • Meditate regularly as it helps in easing anxiety.
  • Avoid smoking, caffeine, and alcohol consumption.
  • Foods and drinks like salmon, chamomile, turmeric, dark chocolate, green tea, and yoghurt may help with anxiety.

Special Advise

Please do not stop taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Anxiety: It is a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of anxiety, worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress, in which the feeling of fear may be intense and debilitating. It is the most common form of emotional disorder and can affect anyone at any age. Anxiety may cause a panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The exact cause of anxiety is unknown, but it might be due to genetic or environmental factors. Symptoms of anxiety include rapid breathing, increased heart rate, restlessness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep.

Consult Doctor

About Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's

Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepine anxiolytics indicated for the management of anxiety disorders. Additionally, Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's is used for the short-term relief of muscle spasms, symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, anxiety-causing insomnia or distress, and anxiety occurring with mental health problems.

Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's contains ‘Chlordiazepoxide’, which works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Thereby, Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's helps in treating anxiety.

You are advised to take Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as drowsiness, light-headedness, dizziness, sedation, slurred speech, lack of coordination, ataxia (unsteadiness and clumsiness), difficulty in controlling movements, and dependence. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Avoid taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as it may harm the fetus. Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's may pass into breastmilk, so avoid taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding. Avoiding or handling machinery as Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness, impaired concentration, blurred vision, and impaired muscular function. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's as it may cause increased drowsiness. Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness were not established. 

Not for online sale

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

Country of origin

India
Other Info - CHL0136

FAQs

Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Thereby, Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's helps in treating anxiety.
Do not stop taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms such as headache, muscle pain, anxiety, tension, nervousness, restlessness, sweating, irritability, and confusion. Consult your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's, and the doctor may reduce the dose gradually.
Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's may cause dependence in patients taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's at higher doses for longer durations, with a history of drug abuse or alcoholism. Therefore, take Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's only as prescribed.
Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's may cause partial memory loss. To lower this risk, you are recommended to have an uninterrupted sleep of at least 7-8hours.
Do not take Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's of longer durations as it is a habit-forming drug. Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's is generally prescribed only for 2-4week treatment. Take Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's only as prescribed and do not stop taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's suddenly.
Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's is used to provide short-term relief from the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Alcohol withdrawal is the body's changes when a person abruptly stops consuming alcohol after heavy and prolonged alcohol use.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's as it may cause increased drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's belongs to pregnancy category D. Avoid taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's may cause damage to the foetus.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Do not take Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding as Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's may pass into breastmilk.

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Driving

Unsafe

Avoid driving as Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness, impaired concentration, blurred vision, and impaired muscular function.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness were not established.

Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:52 PM IST

Uses of Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's

Anxiety

Medicinal Benefits

Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepine anxiolytics. Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders. Additionally, Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's is used for the short-term relief of muscle spasms, symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, anxiety-causing insomnia or distress, and anxiety occurring with mental health problems. Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Thereby, Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's helps in treating anxiety.

Side Effects of Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's

  • Drowsiness
  • Light-headedness
  • Dizziness
  • Sedation
  • Slurred speech
  • Lack of coordination
  • Ataxia (unsteadiness and clumsiness)
  • Difficulty in controlling movements
  • Dependence

Directions for Use

Swallow Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have reduced blood flow to the lungs, breathing problems, obsessional stress, hallucinations, delusions, sleep apnoea (stopping breathing while asleep), severe liver disorder, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), spinal or cerebral ataxia. Inform your doctor if you have long-term lung, kidney or liver disorder, schizophrenia, mania, history of drug abuse or alcoholism. Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's may be habit-forming, so inform your doctor if you have a history of drug addiction or abuse. Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription, non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements. Please do not stop taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause harm the fetus. Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's may pass into breastmilk, so avoid taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding. 

Therapeutic Class

ANXIOLYTICS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CARISOPRODOL
  • HYDROCODONE
  • METHADONE
  • CODEINE
  • MORPHINE
  • ZOLPIDEM
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • CLONAZEPAM
  • DIAZEPAM
  • METOPROLOL
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • CITALOPRAM
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • DULOXETINE
  • HYDROXYZINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITONE
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • CIMETIDINE
  • OMEPRAZOLE
  • DISULFIRAM
  • BACLOFEN
  • DIGOXIN
  • HYDRALAZINE
  • MINOXIDIL
  • WARFARIN
  • FUROSEMIDE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Attend therapy sessions regularly.
  • Eat a healthy diet.
  • Try to stay active and exercise regularly.
  • Take ample rest. Get enough sleep.
  • Meditate regularly as it helps in easing anxiety.
  • Avoid smoking, caffeine, and alcohol consumption.
  • Foods and drinks like salmon, chamomile, turmeric, dark chocolate, green tea, and yoghurt may help with anxiety.

Habit Forming

Yes

Special Advise

Please do not stop taking Chlosan 25 mg Tablet 10's on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Anxiety: It is a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of anxiety, worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress, in which the feeling of fear may be intense and debilitating. It is the most common form of emotional disorder and can affect anyone at any age. Anxiety may cause a panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The exact cause of anxiety is unknown, but it might be due to genetic or environmental factors. Symptoms of anxiety include rapid breathing, increased heart rate, restlessness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep.