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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Clomipramine Hydrochloride). Same strength and form. Confirm the switch with your doctor or pharmacist.
Indications & Uses
Clofranil is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Dosage Initial dose is 25 mg at bed time about a week, gradual increase of dose should not be exceeded more than 150 mg per day in adult and 75 mg per day in elderly patient. Dose can be given as divided form to reduce gastrointestinal disturbances. Not recommended for children.
Side Effects
The most frequent side effects are gastrointestinal disturbances, Headache, dizziness, nausea, constipation, dry mouth, increased sweating, shaking hands, tremor, difficulty in passing urine, problems with their eyes, feeling tired or sleepy, sexual disturbance, restlessness.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Clopramin if you: have ever had suicidal thoughts suffer from epilepsy (fits) have had a head injury or have suffered brain damage are going to have electric shock therapy (ECT) have other problems with your heart have been told you have a low level of potassium in your blood (hypokalaemia). The doctor will need to treat this before you start taking clomipramine have kidney disease suffer from schizophrenia or other mental health conditions have a blood disorder have an overactive thyroid gland have had severe constipation for a long time have a tumour (cancer) of the adrenal gland (such as phaeochromocytoma or neuroblastoma) liver disease have low blood pressure wear contact lenses
Contraindications
Patients who have shown hypersensitivity to Clomipramine Hydrochloride or hypersensitivity to other tricyclic antidepressants belonging to the dibenzazepine group Patient with acute recovery phase following a myocardial infarction Should not be used in with MAO (Monoamine Oxidase) inhibitors within 14 days