Clomfranil 25mg Tablets 100s

What it is used for: Depression.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: lt is used to treat: 1. Depression that is longer lasting and/or more severe than the low moods that everyone has from time to time due to the stress of everyday life ; 2. Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) and phobias in adults 3. Muscle weakness in people with a sleep disorder called narcolepsy.

How it works: Clomipramine (CMI) is presumed to influence obsessive and compulsive behaviors through its effects on serotonergic neuronal transmission. The actual neurochemical mechanism is unknown, but CMI’s capacity to inhibit the reuptake of serotonin (5-HT) is thought to be important.

Active ingredient: Clomipramine Hydrochloride.

Reported side effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision or difficulty focussing your eyes, especially when treatment is started or the dose is increased. • Lightheadedness, especially when you get up too quickly from a sitting or lying position. • Dry mouth • Difficulty urinating (passing water) • Dry or sticky eyes if you wear contact lenses • Constipation • Sweating or hot flushes • Increased appetite and weight gain • Decreased appetite • Tired feeling and mental dullness • Feeling of unrest or anxiety • A compelling need to be in constant motion • Repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements • Disturbed sleep or nightmares • Shakiness or trembling • Nausea (feeling sick), vomiting, diarrhoea • Poor appetite or weight loss • Sores in the mouth or on the tongue • Headache .

Known drug interactions: MAOI medicines , SSRIs or SNRIs (e.g. fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine) , warfarin , diuretic medicines, also called fluid or water tablets , some medicines for colds or allergies , anticholinergic medicines , medicines for thyroid problems , cimetidine , oestrogens , nicotine , methylphenidate , disulfiram, rifampicin , terbinafine , grapefruit/grapefruit juice or cranberry juice.

For depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders and phobias : Treatment is usually started with a low dose of 2 or 3 tablets (50 to 75 mg) each day. The dose can be raised slowly up to 4 to 6 tablets each day ; For muscle weakness accompanying narcolepsy : The dose is usually from 1 to 3 tablets (25 to 75 mg) each day. OR As directed by your physician.

Follow your doctor’s instructions. The dosage above is the usual range — your prescription takes precedence over it.

Active ingredient: Clomipramine Hydrochloride. Labelled strength: 25mg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Clomfranil Healthcare (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: United Kingdom.