Clonil 25Mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Clomipramine(25.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Phobic states, Depression |
| Therapy | Anti-depressant |
| Side effects | Sleepiness, Dry mouth, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Constipation, Nervousness, Decreased sexual drive or ability, Decreased concentration and memory |
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Medical Description
Clonil Tablet is a prescription medicine used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and phobic (fear) states. It consists of clomipramine as its active ingredient. It is an antidepressant medication. It works by increasing a specific chemical messenger in the brain called serotonin. It is responsible for reducing mood swings and providing a calming effect.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) causes a pattern of repetitive behaviour and unwanted thoughts. Depression is a mood disorder, which causes sad feelings, irritability, loss of interest in anything, etc. There are many kinds of phobic states like fear of flying, heights, agoraphobia (fear of open places and crowds), etc. Clonil Tablet helps stabilise the chemical substances and lower the symptoms of these conditions.
Do not use this Clonil Tablet without the advice of a doctor. Do not stop this medicine suddenly, as it can cause withdrawal symptoms like sweating, shaking, irritation, etc. Its usage should be monitored as it can cause suicidal thoughts. Take it at a fixed time each day to maintain stable levels in the body.
Uses
- As per CDSCO, Clonil tablet is used in the
- Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Treatment of phobic states
- Treatment of depression (when sedation is required)
Contraindications
If you are allergic to clomipramine, avoid taking Clonil Tablet.
If you are using other antidepressant medications like MAO inhibitors, etc.
If you recently had a heart attack.
If you have been diagnosed with other mental or psychological disorders like manic depression
If you have or have ever had a seizure disorder.
If you have a history of brain damage or a head injury.
If you have problems with your urinary system or prostate (a male reproductive organ).
If you have angle-closure glaucoma, an eye condition with increased fluid pressure inside the eye.
If you have liver or kidney problems.
If you have any suicidal thoughts.
Side effects
- Sleepiness
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Nervousness
- Decreased sexual drive or ability
- Decreased concentration and memory
Precautions and Warnings
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Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You experience suicidal thoughts after taking Clonil Tablet.
- You are using tobacco products. Cigarette smoking may reduce the effectiveness of Clonil medication.
- You have a surgery or a dental procedure planned.
- You are an elderly patient over the age of 65. The dose needs to be carefully monitored to prevent excessive side effects.
- You have a history of diabetes, irregular heartbeat, problems with your blood pressure, thyroid problems, etc.
- You have a kidney condition.
- You are using any medicinal herbs or supplements like St. John's wort. It can lead to a serious condition called serotonin syndrome (serotonin toxicity), which can cause life-threatening side effects.
Directions for Use
- Take the Clonil Tablet in the exact dosage and at the same time every day as prescribed by the doctor.
- Do not exceed the dosage of Clonil Tablet, even if you cannot notice its effects.
- Take this tablet as a whole with a glass of water, without breaking, chewing or crushing it.
- Do not use Clonil Tablet with other medications without informing your doctor.
- Do not discontinue this medication abruptly, as it can have unwanted symptoms due to its withdrawal effects.
Storage and disposal
Store Clonil Tablets in dry conditions and at room temperatures. Keep this medicine away from wet surfaces, direct sunlight, and humid conditions. Keep Clonil Tablet away from children and pets.
Disposal: Dispose of the packaging of this tablet carefully after use. Throw them away if the packaging is already opened. Check the expiration date before taking the Clonil Tablet. Do not use this tablet if it's past the expiration date.
Dosage
Overdose
- Overdose of Clonil Tablets can cause symptoms like extreme drowsiness, nausea, irregular or fast heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, seizures, decreased urination, unusual movements, slow breathing, and loss of consciousness. If you experience these symptoms, consult your doctor and seek emergency medical treatment. Medical tests can be performed from time to time to check the progress and monitor adverse effects of this medicine.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed a single dose of the Clonil Tablet, take it as soon as you recall. If you remember missing a dose of this medicine when it's almost the time to take the next Clonil tablet, skip the missed dose and take the next one. Do not take both of them together, as it can lead to an overdose. Try to talk to your doctor if you have any confusion about the dosage or you missed multiple doses simultaneously.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Clonil Tablet has clomipramine as its active substance. It is a tricyclic antidepressant medicine. It works by stopping the reuptake of chemical messengers like noradrenaline and serotonin, neurotransmitters present at the end of the nerve cells in the brain. By preventing their reuptake, the effects of these messengers last longer. This regulates the mood and helps manage depression.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Do not use Clonil Tablet if you are already using other antidepressants like MAO inhibitors such as linezolid, methylene blue, phenelzine, selegiline, etc., as they can lead to severe side effects.
- Do not take other antidepressants with a similar composition like sertraline, fluoxetine, paroxetine, etc. They can exaggerate the side effects of this medicine.
- Do not use this medication with other medicines that cause sedation and drowsiness, like tranquillisers, without consulting a doctor.
- Some of the other medications that can react with Clonil Tablet and cause an adverse reaction are:
- Blood thinners such as warfarin
- Heart medication like digoxin
- Alcohol dependency medicine - disulfiram
- Anti-seizure medications like phenytoin, phenobarbital
- Oral contraceptive pills
Interactions with food items
- Avoid drinking grapefruit juice and cranberry juice, or eating those fruits, while you are taking Clonil Tablets, as they can increase the levels of this medicine in your blood. It can lead to unwanted adverse effects.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:CLONIL
Manufacturer Name:INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Address:<p>1. Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.</p>
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Clonil 25 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
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