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Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet
Clonazepam 0.5 mg
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This medicine is dispensed in person against a valid prescription and is not sold online. Ask our pharmacist about availability, or speak to a registered doctor.
In-store reference price ₹53
Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet is used for treatment of seizure disorders (epilepsy) including absence, myoclonic and akinetic seizures; adjunct therapy in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome; management of panic disorder/anxiety as prescribed.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
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Key details
Salt: Clonazepam 0.5 mg
Available variants: tablet 0.5 mg 15`S
Best price: ₹53 (₹3.50 per tablet)
MRP: ₹55
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ENTERO HEALTH CARE
Ordering notes
This medicine is dispensed in person at a licensed pharmacy counter and is not delivered.
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
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A substitute contains the same active ingredient (salt), in the same strength, as Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet. The medicine inside is the same — the brand name, manufacturer and price are what differ.
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Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet
Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet contains Clonazepam 0.5 mg. It belongs to the Benzodiazepine (antiepileptic/anxiolytic) class of medicines.
Uses of Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet
- Treatment of seizure disorders (epilepsy) including absence
- myoclonic and akinetic seizures; adjunct therapy in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome; management of panic disorder/anxiety as prescribed.
Key benefits
- Helps control seizures
- Reduces frequency and severity of epileptic attacks
- Relieves panic symptoms/anxiety as prescribed
- Calms abnormal brain activity
How Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet works
Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine that enhances the effect of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. This reduces abnormal electrical activity, producing anticonvulsant and anxiolytic effects.
How to take Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet
Oral tablet: take exactly as prescribed by the doctor, usually in divided doses. Can be taken with or without food; take at the same time each day. Do not stop suddenly; tapering is required. Avoid driving or operating machinery if drowsy.
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
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause deep unconsciousness and dangerously slow breathing, particularly with alcohol or an opioid. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Rivotril are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Drowsiness
- dizziness
- fatigue
- impaired coordination/ataxia
- slowed thinking
- memory problems
- slurred speech
- depression or mood changes
- nausea
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 Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet
| Pregnancy | Use with caution / Consult doctor (may cause fetal harm; use only if benefits outweigh risks) |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Not recommended while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Avoid |
| Driving | Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine. |
| Kidney | Use with caution if you have kidney disease — your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function. |
| Liver | Consult your doctor if you have liver disease. |
| Habit forming | Yes |
Warnings and precautions
Prescription-only benzodiazepine. May cause sedation, impaired coordination and falls—use caution with driving. Risk of dependence, tolerance and withdrawal (including seizures) if stopped abruptly; taper under medical supervision. Use caution in elderly, liver disease, respiratory disorders (COPD/sleep apnea), depression/suicidal thoughts, history of substance misuse. Not recommended with opioids/alcohol due to risk of severe respiratory depression. Monitor for paradoxical agitation and worsening mood.
Do not take Rivotril 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.
Interactions with other medicines
Alcohol and other CNS depressants (opioids, sedating antihistamines, antipsychotics) increase sedation/respiratory depression; Valproate may increase sedation; Enzyme inducers (carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, rifampicin) may reduce effect; Strong CYP3A inhibitors (e.g., azole antifungals, macrolides) may increase levels; Grapefruit juice may increase sedation
How to store Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Expert advice for Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet
Use it for the shortest course, and ask your doctor about talking therapy and sleep routine, which work without dependence. Take it only at bedtime if it is for sleep, and allow a full night before driving. Never share these medicines, and keep them secured.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ENTERO HEALTH CARE
- Therapeutic class:
- Anticonvulsant / Anxiolytic
- Drug class:
- Benzodiazepine (antiepileptic/anxiolytic)
Substitutes for Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Clonazepam 0.5 mg). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzopin 0.5 mg TabletIDEAL LIFESCIENCES P LTD | tablet · 10`S | ₹18 | 66% cheaper |
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| Clonez 0.5 TabletMEDOWIN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | tablet · 10`S | ₹34 | 34% cheaper |
| Cloniz .5 Md TabletLA LIFE SCIENCES | tablet · 10`S | ₹35 | 33% cheaper |
| Lonazep-Md 0.5 mgSUN PHARMA | 10`S | ₹35 | 33% cheaper |
| Lonazep 0.5 TabletSUN PHARMA | tablet · 15 Tablet | ₹50 | 5% cheaper |
| Petril 0.5 mg TabletMICRO LABS | tablet · 15`S | ₹52 | same price |
| Clonotril 0.5 TabletTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | tablet · 15`S | ₹53 | 1% more |
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Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet used for?
Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet is commonly used for Treatment of seizure disorders (epilepsy) including absence, myoclonic and akinetic seizures; adjunct therapy in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome; management of panic disorder/anxiety as prescribed. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet?
Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet contains Clonazepam 0.5 mg. If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet?
Oral tablet: take exactly as prescribed by the doctor, usually in divided doses. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet work?
Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine that enhances the effect of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.
Is Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Rivotril are Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, impaired coordination/ataxia, slowed thinking. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Use with caution / Consult doctor (may cause fetal harm; use only if benefits outweigh risks) Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Rivotril.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet?
Avoid
What if I miss a dose of Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet habit forming?
Yes Take Rivotril only as directed and for the duration your doctor advises.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet?
Benzopin 0.5 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹18 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet starts at ₹53 (MRP ₹55) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 0.5 mg 15`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet?
Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet is manufactured by ENTERO HEALTH CARE. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet delivered?
Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet is a regulated medicine and is not delivered. It is dispensed in person at a licensed pharmacy counter against a valid prescription. Ask our pharmacist on WhatsApp about availability.
Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Clonazepam 0.5 mg
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹53 (₹3.50 per tablet)
- MRP
- ₹55
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Manufacturer
- ENTERO HEALTH CARE
- Therapeutic class
- Anticonvulsant / Anxiolytic
- Drug class
- Benzodiazepine (antiepileptic/anxiolytic)
- Habit forming
- Yes
- Variants
- tablet 0.5 mg 15`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- CDSCO drug safety updates, manufacturer labeling, established medical literature (benzodiazepine/clonazepam monographs), clinical guidelines for epilepsy and panic disorder
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Rivotril 0.5 mg Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
Next steps
Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.