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Clomias 50 Tablet 10's

Clomias 50 Tablet 10's

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Matias Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

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About Clomias 50 Tablet 10's

Clomias 50 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs called 'antidepressants' used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, panic and anxiety disorder. OCD is a mental disorder with symptoms such as excessive thoughts or ideas (obsessions), leading to repetitive behaviours (compulsions). Depression is a mood disorder associated with symptoms such as sadness and the inability to sleep properly or enjoy life as you used to do. Panic or anxiety disorder is linked to anxiety with sudden feelings of unnecessary fear or worries even when there is no danger in reality.

Clomias 50 Tablet 10's contains Clomipramine, which works by increasing the activity of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers) in the brain, which is involved in regulating mood, behaviour, and emotions. Thereby, Clomias 50 Tablet 10's helps relieve depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.

Take Clomias 50 Tablet 10's with food as prescribed by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Clomias 50 Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dizziness, headache, drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea, weight gain, increased sweating, constipation, shaking, blurred vision, erectile dysfunction or difficulty in urination. Most of these side effects of Clomias 50 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Clomias 50 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Clomias 50 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 17 years of age. Avoid taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant, as it may cause harm to the foetus. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's as it may be excreted in human milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. If you have any self-harming or suicidal thoughts before taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's, inform your doctor as they may worsen in the initial days of taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's.

Uses of Clomias 50 Tablet 10's

Treatment of Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Depression, Panic disorder, Anxiety disorder.

Medicinal Benefits

Clomias 50 Tablet 10's contains Clomipramine, an antidepressant used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, and panic disorder. Clomias 50 Tablet 10's increases the activity of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers) in the brain, which is involved in regulating mood, behaviour, and emotions. Thereby, Clomias 50 Tablet 10's helps in relieving depression, lightening the mood and relieving anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic. Clomias 50 Tablet 10's, in combination with other medicines, may be used to treat cataplexy (a disorder that causes muscle weakness), which usually affects people suffering from narcolepsy (uncontrollable sleepiness during daytime).

Directions for Use

Take Clomias 50 Tablet 10's with food or as advised by a doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Clomias 50 Tablet 10's

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea
  • Weight gain
  • Increased sweating
  • Constipation
  • Shaking
  • Blurred vision
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Difficulty in urination

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Clomias 50 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Clomias 50 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 17 years of age. Avoid taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant as it may cause harm to the fetus. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's as Clomias 50 Tablet 10's may be excreted in human milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Clomias 50 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of low sodium levels in the blood.  If you have any self-harming or suicidal thoughts before taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's, inform your doctor as they may worsen in the initial days of taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's. Do not take Clomias 50 Tablet 10's with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as moclobemide, tranylcypromine and phenelzine used to treat depression as it may cause severe adverse effects. Also, avoid taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's with buprenorphine as it may cause a serious life-threatening condition. If you have fits, low blood pressure, mania, glaucoma, difficulty in urination, a blood disorder, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), severe constipation, pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland), low potassium levels in blood, kidney, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Clomias 50 Tablet 10's may have interaction with antiparkinson drugs (selegiline, levodopa), antibiotics (pentamidine, rifampicin), antipsychotic drugs (pimozide), opioid pain killers (buprenorphine, morphine, codeine), blood thinners (warfarin), monoamine oxidase inhibitors used to treat depression (moclobemide, phenelzine, tranylcypromine), antidepressants (fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, amitriptyline, sertraline, venlafaxine, dothiepin, maprotiline), antimanic drug (lithium), anticonvulsants  (phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, valproate), painkillers (aspirin), antacids (cimetidine), water tablets (furosemide), anti-allergic drug (terfenadine), medicines used to treat high blood pressure (betanidine, reserpine, guanethidine, clonidine), heart-related medicines (isoprenaline, amiodarone, quinidine, disopyramide, procainamide, epinephrine, diltiazem, verapamil), HIV drugs (ritonavir, indinavir).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid grapefruit, grapefruit juice, and cranberry juice as they may interact with Clomias 50 Tablet 10's and increase the levels of Clomias 50 Tablet 10's in the body, leading to more adverse effects. Also, avoid intake of alcohol while taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision, or confusion.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have fits, low blood pressure, mania, glaucoma, difficulty in urination, a blood disorder, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), severe constipation, pheochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland), low potassium levels in the blood, kidney, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SELEGILINE
  • LEVODOPA
  • PENTAMIDINE
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • PIMOZIDE
  • BUPRENORPHINE
  • MORPHINE
  • CODEINE
  • WARFARIN
  • MOCLOBEMIDE
  • PHENELZINE
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • VENLAFAXINE
  • DOTHIEPIN
  • LITHIUM
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • VALPROATE
  • ASPIRIN
  • CIMETIDINE
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • TERFENADINE
  • RESERPINE
  • GUANETHIDINE
  • CLONIDINE
  • ISOPRENALINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • QUINIDINE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • EPINEPHRINE
  • DILTIAZEM
  • VERAPAMIL
  • RITONAVIR
  • INDINAVIR
  • MAPROTILINE
  • BETANIDINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid fried foods, high-fat dairy products, pastries, and processed foods as they may worsen anxiety. Include foods rich in omega fatty acids such as fish, nuts, fresh fruits, vegetables, and olive oils.

  • Neurotransmitters are made up of amino acids. Amino acid-rich foods such as meat, dairy products, and certain fruits and vegetables help in proper maintenance of neurotransmitters.

  • Complex carbohydrates help in stimulating serotonin (a feel-good neurotransmitter). These include whole grains, legumes, spinach, broccoli, oranges, and pears.

  • Exercising helps in the production of the body’s natural antidepressants. It also helps in relieving stress, improving mood, boosting self-esteem, and providing restful sleep.

  • Perform meditation and yoga. This helps in relieving stress and provides relaxation.

  • Regularly attend therapy sessions.

  • Follow a regular sleep pattern to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Special Advise

  • Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's to monitor liver and heart functioning.

  • Regular dental check-ups are also advised while taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's as it may cause dry mouth, which may increase the risk of tooth decay.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): It is a mental disorder with symptoms such as excessive thoughts or ideas (obsessions) leading to repetitive behaviours (compulsions).

Depression: It is a mood disorder associated with symptoms such as sadness, inability to sleep properly, or enjoy life as you used to do. Depression can also influence some chronic health conditions and relationships. The exact cause of depression is unknown, but it may be associated with mental problems, trauma, family history, drug use, and medical conditions.

Panic disorder: It is linked to anxiety with sudden feelings of fear when there is no danger in reality.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Clomias 50 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision, or confusion.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Clomias 50 Tablet 10's is a Category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's as Clomias 50 Tablet 10's may be excreted in human milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Unsafe

Clomias 50 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, tiredness, confusion, difficulty in concentrating or blurred vision. Therefore, avoid driving if you experience any of these symptoms after taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's.

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Liver

Caution

Take Clomias 50 Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Clomias 50 Tablet 10's in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Clomias 50 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 17 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Please consult a doctor before using Clomias 50 Tablet 10's.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

101-104 Gcp Business Centre Opp. Memnagar Fire Station Vijay Cross Road Memnagar Ahmedabad-380014 India
Other Info - CLO1861

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FAQs

Clomias 50 Tablet 10's is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, panic and anxiety disorder.
Clomias 50 Tablet 10's contains Clomipramine that works by increasing the activity of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers) in the brain that are involved in regulating mood, behavior, and emotions. Thereby, Clomias 50 Tablet 10's helps in relieving depression, lighten the mood and relieve anxiety symptoms such as fear and panic.
Yes, Clomias 50 Tablet 10's may be used to treat panic disorder by reducing fear. However, please consult a doctor before using Clomias 50 Tablet 10's.
You are not recommended to take Clomias 50 Tablet 10's with buprenorphine as co-administration of these medicines may lead to a severe condition called ‘serotonin syndrome’ and cause symptoms such as blurred vision, stomach cramps, fits, diarrhea, hallucination, extreme changes in blood pressure, confusion, excessive sweating, increased heart rate, fever, shivering or shaking, tremor, incoordination, muscle spasm or stiffness. However, please consult a doctor before taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's with other medicines.
Yes, Clomias 50 Tablet 10's may cause self-harming or suicidal thoughts especially in patients aged less than 25 years or who have a history of self-harming thoughts. Therefore, please consult a doctor immediately if you experience any such thoughts while taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's.
Clomias 50 Tablet 10's may cause impotence (inability to maintain an erection) in males and may decrease sexual desire (libido) in both men and women. However, if you experience any such problems while taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's, please consult a doctor immediately.
It takes about 2 weeks or longer usually for Clomias 50 Tablet 10's to work. However, it is recommended to use Clomias 50 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you.
Yes, Clomias 50 Tablet 10's may cause weight gain due to an increase in the appetite. Regular exercise and a healthy diet are recommended while taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's to maintain proper body weight. However, if you notice any major changes in weight, please consult a doctor.
Yes, Clomias 50 Tablet 10's is safe if used as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
Clomias 50 Tablet 10's may cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, erectile dysfunction, difficulty in urination, and dry mouth. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you take an overdose of Clomias 50 Tablet 10's, you may experience symptoms such as irregular heartbeats, low blood pressure, fits, drowsiness, muscle stiffness, restlessness, sweating, shortness of breath, dilated pupil or a decrease or absence of urine production. Severe overdose may lead to coma. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
No, do not stop taking Clomias 50 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor as discontinuing suddenly may worsen your condition and also cause withdrawal symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, dizziness, headache, weakness, fever, sleep problems, and irritability. Therefore, take Clomias 50 Tablet 10's for duration advised by your doctor for best results. If you any of these side effects are bothering you, contact your doctor.

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