CLONOTRIL-0.5 TABLET

Clonotril 0.5 Tablet

Prescription Required

MANUFACTURER

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Clonazepam (0.5mg)

STORAGE

Store below 30°C

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INTRODUCTION

Clonotril 0.5 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and anxiety disorder. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain.

Clonotril 0.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not stop this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency and can cause nausea, anxiety, flu-like symptoms, and muscle pain.

Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, depression and impaired coordination. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or depression as this medicine may cause suicidal thoughts.

USES OF CLONOTRIL TABLET

Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

BENEFITS OF CLONOTRIL TABLET

In Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Clonotril 0.5 Tablet stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety Disorder. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

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SIDE EFFECTS OF CLONOTRIL TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Clonotril

Depression

Dizziness

Drowsiness

Fatigue

Impaired coordination

HOW TO USE CLONOTRIL TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clonotril 0.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW CLONOTRIL TABLET WORKS

Clonotril 0.5 Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.