Clonam Ir 0.25 mg

Composition of Clonam Ir 0.25 mg

Clonam Ir 0.25 mg contains Clonazepam (0.25mg). It belongs to the Benzodiazepine / sedative-hypnotic class of medicines.

Uses of Clonam Ir 0.25 mg

Treatment of Seizures Treatment of Panic disorder

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Seizures Clonam IR 0.25mg Tablet MD helps reduce the frequency and severity of seizures. It works by enhancing the calming action in the brain
• which helps stabilize abnormal electrical activity that triggers seizures. Better seizure control can lead to improved daily functioning
• fewer disruptions to school or work
• greater independence
• and more confidence in routine activities. In Treatment of Panic disorder Clonam IR 0.25mg Tablet MD helps reduce the number and intensity of panic attacks in adults with panic disorder. It helps calm overactive nerve signals in the brain and lowers sudden surges of fear
• physical discomfort
• and anxiety that define panic attacks. With fewer attacks
• patients often feel more in control
• more able to participate in daily tasks
• and more comfortable returning to situations they previously avoided. Show More

How to take Clonam Ir 0.25 mg

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Clonam IR 0.25mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food. Avoid Clonam IR 0.25mg Tablet MD with grapefruit juice.

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

Side effects of Clonam Ir 0.25 mg

Most side effects of Clonam Ir 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 Clonam Ir 0.25 mg

Warnings and precautions

These medicines cause dependence. They are intended for the shortest possible course — usually two to four weeks — and are not a long-term treatment for anxiety or sleeplessness. Never stop a regular course suddenly. Withdrawal can cause severe anxiety, tremor and fits. Your doctor will taper it slowly. Do not drive or operate machinery. Drowsiness and slowed reactions can continue into the next day. Never combine with alcohol or with opioid painkillers — together they can stop your breathing. Older people are far more likely to fall, become confused or have memory problems on these medicines. Several of these are Schedule H1 medicines and must be dispensed against a prescription and entered in the pharmacy register.

Do not take Clonam Ir if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe breathing problems, sleep apnoea, or severe liver disease. Not for anyone with a history of dependence, except under specialist supervision.