Table of contents:
- What drug Clomethiazole?
- What is clomethiazole for?
- Clomethiazole dosage
- Clomethiazole side effects
- What is the dosage of Clomethiazole for children?
- Clomethiazole Drug Warnings and Cautions
- What side effects can be experienced due to clomethiazole?
- Clomethiazole Drug Interactions
- What should be known before using clomethiazole?
- Is clomethiazole safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Clomethiazole overdose
- What medicines may interact with clomethiazole?
- Can food or alcohol interact with clomethiazole?
- What health conditions can interact with clomethiazole?
- Overdose
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
What drug Clomethiazole?
What is clomethiazole for?
Clomethiazole is a sedative often used to treat feelings of restlessness and agitation. In addition, this drug can also be a way to deal with short-term insomnia and relieve symptoms of dependence on alcohol.
Clomethiazole dosage
How to use Clomethiazole?
Always take heminevrin capsules exactly as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
The instructions on the label will remind your doctor's instructions. The doctor will tell you how many capsules to take and how often. Do not take more than instructed.
How to store Clomethiazole?
Clomethiazole is a drug that is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Clomethiazole side effects
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
Clomethiazole is a drug that is used depending on the purpose for which you are taking this drug.
- To help you sleep at night, the dosage is one or two capsules before bed. The doctor will give this drug for a short period of time.
- To stop feeling restless, the dosage is one capsule three times a day.
To help you withdraw from alcohol, your doctor will start you at high doses. Then the doctor will gradually reduce the dose. Do not take more clomathiazole capsules than directed by your doctor. The maximum amount of time is usually 9 days.
If you have liver or kidney problems, the dose depends on how well your kidneys are working. The doctor may start at a low dose and gradually increase the dose.
What is the dosage of Clomethiazole for children?
Clomethiazole is a drug whose safety and effectiveness have not been determined for children under 18 years of age.
In what dosage is Clomethiazole available?
Clomethiazole is a drug that is available in 192 mg capsules and 31.5 mg / Ml syrup.
Clomethiazole Drug Warnings and Cautions
What side effects can be experienced due to clomethiazole?
Clomethiazole is a sedative that can have side effects. Like all medicines, these capsules can cause side effects although not everyone experiences them. Severe allergic reaction (rare, occurs in 1 in 1,000 people)
If you experience a severe allergic reaction, stop taking this medicine and consult a doctor immediately. You may need urgent medical care. The signs are:
- rash or itching of the skin
- blistered skin
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body.
- shortness of breath, wheezing, or difficulty breathing.
Other possible side effects:
Tingling or nasal congestion. This can occur within 15 to 20 minutes of taking a Heminevrin dose
- capsules
- eye pain and headaches
- runny nose and phlegm on the chest
- rash, itching
- upset stomach
- changes in the way the kidneys work (indicated by blood tests)
- feelings of excitement or confusion
- feeling very sleepy. It can occur if you take it in high doses or if your parents are taking this medicine.
- the "hangover" effect can occur in the elderly.
Not everyone experiences this side effect. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Clomethiazole Drug Interactions
What should be known before using clomethiazole?
Do not take this drug if:
- Have an allergy (hypersensitivity) to clomethiazole or other ingredients in Heminevrin capsules (see Section 6: More information).
- You have lung or breathing problems that have recently gotten worse.
Do not take this drug if any of the information above occurs. If you are unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this drug.
Is clomethiazole safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There is not yet sufficient information about the safety of using this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.
Clomethiazole overdose
What medicines may interact with clomethiazole?
Although some drugs should not be taken at the same time, in other cases some drugs can also be used together even though interactions may occur. In such cases, the doctor may change the dose, or take other preventive measures as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription drugs.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following:
- propranolol (for high blood pressure).
- diazoxide (for low blood pressure or low blood sugar).
- cimetidine (for heartburn or heartburn).
- carbamazepine (for anxiety, epilepsy, mood swings or a painful condition on the face called 'trigeminal neuralgia').
Can food or alcohol interact with clomethiazole?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions can interact with clomethiazole?
Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems, especially:
- You often have trouble breathing
You have a sleep condition called 'sleep apnea syndrome' (shortness of breath while sleeping)
- You have had liver or kidney problems
Overdose
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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