Cloniz .5 MD Tablet

Name: Cloniz .5 MD Tablet
Brand: LA LIFE SCIENCES
Price: 35.15 INR
Availability: InStock

Product introduction

Cloniz .5 MD Tablet is a prescription medicine containing Clonazepam 0.5 mg (mouth dissolving tablet). It is used for anxiety, panic disorder, seizure disorders such as epilepsy (including absence, myoclonic and akinetic seizures) as prescribed by a doctor. It belongs to the group of medicines called Benzodiazepine.

Cloniz .5 MD Tablet is taken exactly as your doctor prescribes. The dose and how long you take it depend on what you are being treated for and how you respond, and this page does not publish dosing for a medicine in its schedule.

The side effects seen most often with Cloniz .5 MD Tablet are drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue and impaired coordination/ataxia. Most are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. Tell your doctor if one persists or worries you.

Before you start, tell your doctor about any liver, kidney or heart problem, whether you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and every other medicine you take, including supplements and ayurvedic preparations. Some of them can change how Cloniz .5 MD Tablet works.

Uses

Anxiety
Panic disorder
Seizure disorders such as epilepsy (including absence
Myoclonic
Akinetic seizures) as prescribed by a doctor

Benefits

In Anxiety: Cloniz calms the nervous system quickly, easing acute anxiety, panic and the racing heart and tremor that go with it. It is intended for short-term use.
In Insomnia: Cloniz helps you fall asleep and stay asleep when sleep has broken down, so you can function the next day while the cause is dealt with.
In Panic disorder: Cloniz reduces the frequency and intensity of panic attacks, giving breathing space for longer-term treatment to work.
In Seizures: Cloniz stops a prolonged seizure or a cluster of seizures quickly, and is used in some forms of epilepsy to prevent them.
In Muscle spasm: Cloniz relaxes severe muscle spasm and the pain it causes, including spasm caused by nerve conditions.

Side effects

Most side effects of Cloniz are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:

Drowsiness
dizziness
fatigue
impaired coordination/ataxia
memory or concentration problems
slurred speech
headache
nausea

Stop the medicine and get help at once 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.

How to use

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

How it works

Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine that enhances the effect of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. This reduces abnormal nerve activity, producing a calming effect and helping prevent seizures.

Safety advice

AlcoholUNSAFE: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
PregnancyCAUTION: Use with caution (consult doctor)
Breast feedingUNSAFE: Not recommended while breastfeeding.
DrivingUNSAFE: Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine.
KidneyCAUTION: Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function.

Warnings & precautions

May cause sedation, dizziness and impaired coordination—avoid driving or operating machinery. Risk of dependence, misuse and withdrawal; taper gradually under medical supervision. Use caution in elderly, depression/suicidal thoughts, history of substance use disorder, liver disease, respiratory disease (COPD/sleep apnea) and myasthenia gravis. Concomitant use with opioids or other CNS depressants can cause profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma or death. Not for abrupt discontinuation; may worsen seizures.

Quick tips

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.

Fact box

Habit forming: Yes
Therapeutic class: Anxiolytic / Anticonvulsant
Action class: Benzodiazepine

Interaction with drugs

Alcohol and other CNS depressants (opioids, sedating antihistamines, antipsychotics) increase sedation/respiratory depression; valproate, carbamazepine, phenytoin and phenobarbital may alter clonazepam levels/effects; CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, clarithromycin) may increase levels; CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampicin) may decrease effect

Storage

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from light and moisture. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Same salt & strength options

Clonotril 0.5 MD Tablet, Rivotril 0.5 Tablet, Zapiz 0.5 MD Tablet, Lonazep 0.5 Tablet, Clonafit 0.5 Tablet

References

Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.

Manufacturer labeling
CDSCO drug safety information, established medical literature (benzodiazepines/clonazepam prescribing information)
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 Cloniz .5 MD Tablet.
World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.

Manufacturer details

Manufacturer: LA LIFE SCIENCES

Good to know

Common questions

What is Cloniz .5 MD Tablet used for?

Cloniz .5 MD Tablet is commonly used for Treatment of anxiety/panic disorder, seizure disorders such as epilepsy (including absence, myoclonic and akinetic seizures) as prescribed by a doctor. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.

What are the benefits of Cloniz .5 MD Tablet?

Anxiety: Cloniz calms the nervous system quickly, easing acute anxiety, panic and the racing heart and tremor that go with it. It is intended for short-term use. It is also used for insomnia, panic disorder, seizures.

What is the salt in Cloniz .5 MD Tablet?

Cloniz .5 MD Tablet contains Clonazepam 0.5 mg (mouth dissolving tablet). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.

How does Cloniz .5 MD Tablet work?

Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine that enhances the effect of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.

Is Cloniz .5 MD Tablet a prescription medicine?

Yes. Cloniz .5 MD 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 Cloniz .5 MD Tablet?

The side effects reported most often with Cloniz are Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, impaired coordination/ataxia, memory or concentration problems. 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 Cloniz .5 MD Tablet be taken during pregnancy?

Cloniz .5 MD Tablet should be used with caution in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Cloniz.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Cloniz .5 MD Tablet?

No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Cloniz .5 MD Tablet.

Is Cloniz .5 MD Tablet habit forming?

Yes. Cloniz .5 MD Tablet can cause dependence with prolonged use. Take Cloniz only as directed and for the duration your doctor advises.

How much does Cloniz .5 MD Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?

Cloniz .5 MD Tablet starts at ₹35 (MRP ₹37) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 0.5mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.

Who manufactures Cloniz .5 MD Tablet?

Cloniz .5 MD Tablet is manufactured by LA LIFE SCIENCES. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.

How is Cloniz .5 MD Tablet delivered?

Cloniz .5 MD 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.