Uses / Indications: Clofranil 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:
• Clofranil 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 Clofranil 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 Clofranil, 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 Clofranil, as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness. The addiction/dependence potential of Clofranil 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. Clofranil 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

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

Faq for medicine:
• Is Clofranil safe? : Clofranil is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor|Is Clofranil a MAOI/anticholinergic/benzodiazepine/SSRI/narcotic? : Clofranil 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 Clofranil a controlled substance? : No, it is not a controlled substance|Is Clofranil addictive? : Clofranil 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 Clofranil cause weight loss/weight gain/make you sleepy/cause constipation/affect fertility? : Clofranil 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 Clofranil help premature ejaculation? : Clofranil effectively increases ejaculatory latency in men with primary premature ejaculation, while treatment is not effective in those with premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction|Does Clofranil work for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? : Yes, Clofranil is used for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

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