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Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's

Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's

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Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's

Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs called 'antidepressant' used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, panic and anxiety disorder. OCD is a mental disorder with symptoms such as excessive thoughts or ideas (obsessions), leading to repetitive behaviours (compulsions). Depression is a mood disorder associated with symptoms such as sadness, unable to sleep properly or enjoy life as you used to do. Panic or anxiety disorder is linked to anxiety with sudden feelings of unnecessary fear or worries even when there is no danger in reality.

Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's contains Clomipramine which works by increasing the activity of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers) in the brain involved in regulating mood, behaviour and emotions. Thereby, Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's helps relieve depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.

Take Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's with food as prescribed by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dizziness, headache, drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea, weight gain, increased sweating, constipation, shaking, blurred vision, erectile dysfunction or difficulty in urination. Most of these side effects of Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 17 years of age. Avoid taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant as it may cause harm to the foetus. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's as it may be excreted in human milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. If you have any self-harming or suicidal thoughts before taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's, inform your doctor as they may worsen in the initial days of taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's.

Uses of Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Depression, Panic disorder, Anxiety disorder

Medicinal Benefits

Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's contains Clomipramine, an antidepressant used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, and panic disorder. Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's increases the activity of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers) in the brain that are involved in regulating mood, behavior, and emotions. Thereby, Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's helps in relieving depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic. Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's in combination with other medicines may be used to treat cataplexy (a disorder that causes muscle weakness) which usually affects people suffering from narcolepsy (uncontrollable sleepiness during daytime).

Directions for Use

Take Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's with food or as advised by a doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea
  • Weight gain
  • Increased sweating
  • Constipation
  • Shaking
  • Blurred vision
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Difficulty in urination

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 17 years of age. Avoid taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant as it may cause harm to the fetus. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's as Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's may be excreted in human milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of low sodium levels in the blood.  If you have any self-harming or suicidal thoughts before taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's, inform your doctor as they may worsen in the initial days of taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's. Do not take Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as moclobemide, tranylcypromine and phenelzine used to treat depression as it may cause severe adverse effects. Also, avoid taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's with buprenorphine as it may cause a serious life-threatening condition. If you have fits, low blood pressure, mania, glaucoma, difficulty in urination, a blood disorder, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), severe constipation, pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland), low potassium levels in blood, kidney, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's may have interaction with antiparkinson drug (selegiline, levodopa), antibiotic (pentamidine, rifampicin), antipsychotic drugs (pimozide), opioid pain killers (buprenorphine, morphine, codeine), blood thinners (warfarin), monoamine oxidase inhibitors used to treat depression (moclobemide, phenelzine, tranylcypromine), antidepressants (fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, amitriptyline, sertraline, venlafaxine, dothiepin, maprotiline), antimanic drug (lithium), anticonvulsants  (phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, valproate), painkillers (aspirin), antacids (cimetidine), water tablets (furosemide), anti-allergic drug (terfenadine), medicines used to treat high blood pressure (betanidine, reserpine, guanethidine, clonidine), heart-related medicines (isoprenaline, amiodarone, quinidine, disopyramide, procainamide, epinephrine, diltiazem, verapamil), HIV drugs (ritonavir, indinavir).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid grapefruit, grapefruit juice, and cranberry juice as they may interact with Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's and increase the levels of Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's in the body leading to more adverse effects. Also, avoid intake of alcohol while taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision, or confusion.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have fits, low blood pressure, mania, glaucoma, difficulty in urination, a blood disorder, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), severe constipation, pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland), low potassium levels in blood, kidney, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SELEGILINE
  • LEVODOPA
  • PENTAMIDINE
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • PIMOZIDE
  • BUPRENORPHINE
  • MORPHINE
  • CODEINE
  • WARFARIN
  • MOCLOBEMIDE
  • PHENELZINE
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • VENLAFAXINE
  • DOTHIEPIN
  • LITHIUM
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • VALPROATE
  • ASPIRIN
  • CIMETIDINE
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • TERFENADINE
  • RESERPINE
  • GUANETHIDINE
  • CLONIDINE
  • ISOPRENALINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • QUINIDINE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • EPINEPHRINE
  • DILTIAZEM
  • VERAPAMIL
  • RITONAVIR
  • INDINAVIR
  • MAPROTILINE
  • BETANIDINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid fried foods, high-fat dairy products, pastries, and processed foods as they may worsen anxiety. Include foods rich in omega fatty acids such as fish, nuts, fresh fruits, vegetables, and olive oils.
  • Neurotransmitters are made up of amino acids. Amino acid-rich foods such as meat, dairy products, and certain fruits and vegetables help in proper maintenance of neurotransmitters.
  • Complex carbohydrates help in stimulating serotonin (a feel-good neurotransmitter). These include whole grains, legumes, spinach, broccoli, oranges, and pears.
  • Exercising helps in the production of the body’s natural antidepressants. It also helps in relieving stress, improving mood, boosting self-esteem, and providing restful sleep.
  • Perform meditation and yoga. This helps in relieving stress and provides relaxation.
  • Regularly attend therapy sessions.
  • Follow a regular sleep pattern to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Special Advise

  • Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's to monitor liver and heart functioning.
  • Regular dental check-ups are also advised while taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's as it may cause dry mouth, which may increase the risk of tooth decay.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): It is a mental disorder with symptoms such as excessive thoughts or ideas (obsessions) leading to repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Depression: It is a mood disorder associated with symptoms such as sadness, unable to sleep properly, or enjoy life as you used to do. Depression can also influence some chronic health conditions and relationships. The exact cause of depression is unknown, but it may be associated with mental problems, trauma, family history, drug use, and medical conditions.

Panic disorder: It is linked to anxiety with sudden feelings of fear when there is no danger in reality.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
Other Info - CLO0025

FAQs

Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's contains Clomipramine that works by increasing the activity of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers) in the brain that are involved in regulating mood, behavior, and emotions. Thereby, Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's helps in relieving depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.
Yes, Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's may be used to treat panic disorder by reducing fear. However, please consult a doctor before using Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's.
You are not recommended to take Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's with buprenorphine as co-administration of these medicines may lead to a severe condition called ‘serotonin syndrome’ and cause symptoms such as blurred vision, stomach cramps, fits, diarrhea, hallucination, extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, excessive sweating, increased heart rate, fever, shivering or shaking, tremor, incoordination, muscle spasm or stiffness. However, please consult a doctor before taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's with other medicines.
Yes, Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's may cause self-harming or suicidal thoughts especially in patients aged less than 25 years or who have a history of self-harming thoughts. Therefore, please consult a doctor immediately if you experience any such thoughts while taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's.
Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's may cause impotence (inability to maintain an erection) in males and may decrease sexual desire (libido) in both men and women. However, if you experience any such problems while taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's, please consult a doctor immediately.
It takes about 2 weeks or longer usually for Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's to work. However, it is recommended to use Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you.
Yes, Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's may cause weight gain due to an increase in the appetite. Regular exercise and a healthy diet are recommended while taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's to maintain proper body weight. However, if you notice any major changes in weight, please consult a doctor.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision, or confusion.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's is a Category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's as Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's may be excreted in human milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Unsafe

Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, tiredness, confusion, difficulty in concentrating or blurred vision. Therefore, avoid driving if you experience any of these symptoms after taking Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's.

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Liver

Caution

Take Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 17 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Please consult a doctor before using Clofranil 50 Tablet 10's.

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