Chlorphenesin Benefits & Uses

Chlorphenesin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Other Benefits

Muscle Spasms

Chlorphenesin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Chlorphenesin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chlorphenesin is used -

Unknown

Skin Inflammation

Chlorphenesin Related Warnings

Is the use of Chlorphenesin safe for pregnant women?

Chlorphenesin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Chlorphenesin again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Chlorphenesin safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Chlorphenesin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Chlorphenesin is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Chlorphenesin on the Kidneys?

Chlorphenesin rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Chlorphenesin on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Chlorphenesin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Chlorphenesin only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Chlorphenesin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Chlorphenesin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Chlorphenesin with Other Drugs

Chlorphenesin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Codeine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Moderate

Clemastine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Chlorphenesin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Chlorphenesin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Chlorphenesin

Is this Chlorphenesin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Chlorphenesin has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Chlorphenesin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Chlorphenesin can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Chlorphenesin only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Chlorphenesin for mental disorders.

No

Chlorphenesin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Chlorphenesin

When consumed with certain foods, Chlorphenesin may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Chlorphenesin

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Chlorphenesin with alcohol will be.

Unknown