Uses / Indications: Anafranil 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative treatment options for depression.

Product composition:
• Clomipramine (10mg)

Pregnancy interaction:
• Anafranil 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:
• The main dose should be taken at night as this drug may produce drowsiness or sleepiness. It can take 4 to 6 weeks for Anafranil to start working. You should continue the treatment for at least 6 months after you feel better to stop depression from coming back. If your doctor asks you to stop Anafranil, you should reduce the dose slowly over 4 weeks. You should not discontinue it abruptly. Avoid driving or operating machinery as it may decrease alertness. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Anafranil, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. The addiction/dependence potential of Anafranil is very less. It may be extremely dangerous in overdose.

Side Effects:
• Sleepiness, Blurred vision, Dryness in mouth, Difficulty in urination, Constipation, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Weight gain, Increased heart rate.

How to use:
• 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. Anafranil 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How it works:
• Anafranil 10mg Tablet increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.

Faq for medicine:
• Is Anafranil safe? : Anafranil is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor|Is Anafranil a MAOI/anticholinergic/benzodiazepine/SSRI/narcotic? : Anafranil is tricyclic antidepressant. It treats depression through inhibiting the neuronal re-uptake of chemical substances present in the brain called noradrenaline and mainly serotonin (SSRI). It is not MAOI/anticholinergic/benzodiazepine/narcotic|Is Anafranil a controlled substance? : No, it is not a controlled substance|Is Anafranil addictive? : Anafranil is not addictive if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor|Can I take paracetamol/diazepam/5htp with clomipramine? : Taking other medicines may alter the effects of clomipramine. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required|Does Anafranil cause weight loss/weight gain/make you sleepy/cause constipation/affect fertility? : Anafranil may cause these side effects; effect on fertility is very rare side effect. However, consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects|Does Anafranil help premature ejaculation? : Anafranil effectively increases ejaculatory latency in men with primary premature ejaculation, while treatment is not effective in those with premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction|Does Anafranil work for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? : Yes, Anafranil is used for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Medicine interaction:
• Anafranil with Moclobemide|Anafranil with Moxonidine|Anafranil with Linezolid|Anafranil with Alprazolam|Anafranil with Fluoxetine|Anafranil with Codeine|Anafranil with Etizolam|Anafranil with Clonazepam|Anafranil with Chlordiazepoxide|Anafranil with Butorphanol|Anafranil with Dapoxetine|Anafranil with Tramadol|Anafranil with Ritonavir|Anafranil with Citalopram|Anafranil with Primidone|Anafranil with Escitalopram|Anafranil with Indinavir|Anafranil with Rasagiline|Anafranil with Fluvoxamine|Anafranil with Diazepam|Anafranil with Clobazam|Anafranil with Pentazocine|Anafranil with Paroxetine|Anafranil with Clonidine|Anafranil with Lorazepam|Anafranil with Nitrazepam|Anafranil with Ethylmorphine|Anafranil with Terbinafine|Anafranil with Venlafaxine|Anafranil with Lithium|Anafranil with Sertraline|Anafranil with Phenobarbitone|Anafranil with Midazolam|Anafranil with Nalbuphine|Anafranil with Cinacalcet