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Zelip 5mg Tablet 10's

Zelip 5mg Tablet 10's

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Composition

CLOBAZAM-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Zelip 5mg Tablet

Zelip 5mg Tablet is used to treat epilepsy (fits) and severe anxiety over a short period. Also, Zelip 5mg Tablet is used in combination with other medicines to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness). Epilepsy (fits) is a disorder in which there is a sudden, uncontrolled disturbance in the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Anxiety is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry and excessive nervousness. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly.

Zelip 5mg Tablet works by increasing the release of GABA (a chemical messenger that acts as a nerve-calming agent) in the brain by acting on GABA receptors. Thereby, Zelip 5mg Tablet prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, Zelip 5mg Tablet calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety and induces sleep.

Take Zelip 5mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise how often you take Zelip 5mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience restlessness, irritability, drowsiness, constipation, aggressive behaviour, tiredness or breathing problems. Most of these side effects of Zelip 5mg Tablet 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 known to be allergic to Zelip 5mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Zelip 5mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take Zelip 5mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. Zelip 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness and drowsiness. Avoid taking Zelip 5mg Tablet if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take Zelip 5mg Tablet with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.

Uses of Zelip 5mg Tablet

Treatment of Epilepsy, Anxiety disorder.

Medicinal Benefits

Zelip 5mg Tablet is an anxiolytic drug (reduces anxiety) that is used to treat epilepsy (fits), severe anxiety over a short period. Zelip 5mg Tablet prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, Zelip 5mg Tablet calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety over a short period and induces sleep. Additionally, Zelip 5mg Tablet can also be used in combination with other medicines to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness).

Directions for Use

Take Zelip 5mg Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. If you have any difficulty swallowing, crush the tablet and mix it with apple sauce.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Zelip 5mg Tablet

  • Restlessness
  • Irritability
  • Drowsiness
  • Constipation
  • Aggressive behaviour
  • Tiredness
  • Breathing problems

Drug Warnings

Do not take Zelip 5mg Tablet if you are known to be allergic to Zelip 5mg Tablet . Zelip 5mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take Zelip 5mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Zelip 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness and drowsiness. If you have depression, spinal or cerebellar ataxia (problems in controlling movements), hallucinations, delusions (misbelief), liver or kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Zelip 5mg Tablet . Avoid taking Zelip 5mg Tablet if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take Zelip 5mg Tablet with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Zelip 5mg Tablet may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (nebivolol), pain killers (dihydrocodeine, morphine, codeine), antifungal drug (fluconazole), antipsychotics (pimozide, haloperidol, clozapine, chlorpromazine), sleeping pills (zolpidem), epilepsy or fits related drugs (phenytoin, clonazepam, carbamazepine, valproic acid, levetiracetam, lamotrigine, pregabalin), antidepressants (paroxetine, fluvoxamine, trazodone), antihistamines/antiallergics (diphenhydramine, chlorphenamine, promethazine), anti-anxiety drugs (lorazepam, diazepam, temazepam).

Drug-Food Interaction: Zelip 5mg Tablet may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol while taking Zelip 5mg Tablet as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Do not take Zelip 5mg Tablet if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. If you have depression, spinal or cerebellar ataxia (problems in controlling movements), hallucinations, delusions (misbelief), kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Zelip 5mg Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • LORAZEPAM
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • DIAZEPAM
  • LEVETIRACETAM
  • LAMOTRIGINE
  • PREGABALIN
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CETIRIZINE
  • NEBIVOLOL
  • DIHYDROCODEINE
  • MORPHINE
  • CODEINE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • PIMOZIDE
  • HALOPERIDOL
  • CHLORPROMAZINE
  • CLOZAPINE
  • ZOLPIDEM
  • VALPROIC ACID
  • PAROXETINE
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • TRAZODONE
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • CHLORPHENIRAMINE
  • PROMETHAZINE
  • TEMAZEPAM

Habit Forming

Yes

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a regular sleep pattern.

  • Maintain a low-carbohydrate and high-fat diet which includes seafood, avocado, cheese, coconut oil, eggs, poultry and meat, olive oil, berries, butter, cream, dark chocolate, nuts and seeds as it helps to reduce fits.

  • Do regular exercise and maintain a healthy body weight.

  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

Special Advise

Do not take Zelip 5mg Tablet for a prolonged time as it may lead to mental or physical dependence on Zelip 5mg Tablet .

Disease/Condition Glossary

Epilepsy (fits): A neurological disorder in which there is a sudden, uncontrolled disturbance in the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain causing periods of unusual sensations, behavior, abnormal activity of the brain, and loss of awareness at times. Epilepsy can be treated by using anti-epileptic drugs, a special ketogenic diet, small electrical devices, or surgery.

Anxiety disorder: It is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry, and excessive nervousness. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Zelip 5mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of drowsiness and other adverse effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Zelip 5mg Tablet is a Category C pregnancy drug. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters as it may cause harm to the unborn baby.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Zelip 5mg Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Unsafe

Zelip 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness, double vision or drowsiness in some people. It is an offence to drive if Zelip 5mg Tablet affects you. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy or experience any vision problems after taking Zelip 5mg Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Take Zelip 5mg Tablet 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

Take Zelip 5mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Zelip 5mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years. However, Zelip 5mg Tablet may be used in children above 6 years in dose and duration as prescribed by a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
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FAQs

Zelip 5mg Tablet is used to treat epilepsy (fits) and severe anxiety over a short period. It works by increasing the release of GABA (a chemical messenger that acts as a nerve-calming agent) in the brain and calming nerve cells.
No, you are not recommended to take Zelip 5mg Tablet with opioids as co-administration of these medicines may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death. However, before using Zelip 5mg Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dosage may be adjusted accordingly to use safely.
No, Zelip 5mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the second and third trimesters as it may cause adverse effects in the baby such as cleft lip, changes in heart rate, movements, muscle weakness, breathing problems, drowsiness or drop in body temperature. Zelip 5mg Tablet may cause withdrawal symptoms such as shaking or nervous excitement in the baby if taken during late pregnancy. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Zelip 5mg Tablet .
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Zelip 5mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may cause depression, anxiety, confusion, difficulty in sleeping and loss of appetite. Therefore, take Zelip 5mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Zelip 5mg Tablet , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.
Yes, Zelip 5mg Tablet may cause mental or physical dependence if used for a prolonged time. Therefore, take Zelip 5mg Tablet only in dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
No, Zelip 5mg Tablet does not cure epilepsy. Zelip 5mg Tablet only helps in controlling seizures (fits). There is no cure for epilepsy but treatment at an early stage can make a huge difference as prolonged or uncontrolled fits may result in brain damage.

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