Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Psychotropics India Ltd
Active Ingredient	Chlorpromazine (200mg) + Trihexyphenidyl (2mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	733

FAQ

Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg Tablet Reviews

Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg is a combination medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder in which a person develops unreal thoughts and behavior). It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.

Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, constipation, dryness in mouth, sedation, abnormal heart rhythm, urinary retention, blurred vision, and nervousness. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

How Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg Tablet Works

Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg is a combination of two medicines: Chlorpromazine and Trihexyphenidyl. Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (dopamine) in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. However, it may cause side effects such as involuntary movements (shaking of hands, muscle spasms). Trihexyphenidyl is added to treat and prevent these side effects.

How to Use Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg Tablet

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. Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg Tablet

In Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life. Do not stop taking it unless advised by the doctor. It can take several weeks for your symptoms to improve; so keep using the medicine even if you do not think it is working.

Uses of Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg Tablet

Schizophrenia

Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.If the Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg is given, monitor the baby for excessive sleepiness during breastfeeding.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.Patients with kidney disease should be closely monitored by a doctor while taking this medicine.

Quick Tips

It can make you more sensitive to changes in temperature. Drink plenty of liquids and dress appropriately.
Trihexyphenidyl controls drug induced abnormal movements.
It can cause dry mouth. Maintain good oral hygiene,drink water, chew sugarless gum, or suck on hard candy for the dry mouth.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication as it may lower its efficacy.
Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg is a combination medicine that helps treat schizophrenia.
Do not stop taking Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Clozine Forte 200 mg/2 mg can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma or trouble passing urine.