Clodrel Forte

Composition of Clodrel Forte

Clodrel Forte contains Aspirin (150mg) + Clopidogrel (75mg). It belongs to the Blood thinner class of medicines.

Uses of Clodrel Forte

Prevention of heart attack and stroke Treatment of Acute coronary syndrome

Key benefits

• In Prevention of heart attack and stroke Clodrel Forte Tablet is a combination of two antiplatelet medicines or blood thinners. It prevents blood from clotting inside the veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). Both these medicines together prevent the formation of blood clots and also prevent the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well. In Treatment of Acute coronary syndrome Clodrel Forte Tablet helps reduce clot formation and prevents platelets from sticking together to form clots. This way the medicine provides a potent anti-clotting effect
• maintaining blood flow in narrowed arteries
• which is crucial for preventing heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular events in ACS patients. Show More

How Clodrel Forte works

Clodrel Forte Tablet is a combination of two antiplatelet medicines: Aspirin and Clopidogrel which prevent heart attack. They work by preventing the platelets from sticking together and decrease the formation of harmful blood clots. It is also used to treat acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

How to take Clodrel Forte

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. Clodrel Forte Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Clodrel Forte Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause serious and difficult-to-control bleeding. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Clodrel Forte

Most side effects of Clodrel Forte are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Clodrel Forte

Warnings and precautions

Seek urgent care for black or tarry stools, blood in the vomit or urine, a severe headache, or bleeding that will not stop. Tell every doctor and dentist treating you that you are on a blood thinner, well before any procedure. Never stop this medicine on your own before surgery or dental work — stopping it carries its own risk, and the decision is your doctor's. Avoid contact sports and take care with razors and sharp tools. Aspirin must not be given to children or teenagers with a fever or a viral illness — it is linked to Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious condition affecting the brain and liver. Low-dose aspirin for the heart is a lifelong treatment. Do not stop it before surgery or dental work without asking the doctor who prescribed it.

Do not take Clodrel Forte if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with active bleeding, a bleeding disorder, or a recent bleed into the brain.

Interactions with other medicines

Anti-inflammatory painkillers, including over-the-counter ones, sharply raise the bleeding risk. Combining two blood thinners multiplies the risk — never add one yourself. Tell your doctor about all herbal products; several affect clotting.

How to store Clodrel Forte

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Clodrel Forte

You have been prescribed Clodrel Forte Tablet to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails or using sharp objects. Let your doctor know you are taking Clodrel Forte Tablet before undergoing any surgical procedure.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

BLOOD RELATED

Drug class:

Blood thinner