Chlorformin Benefits & Uses

Chlorformin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 2

Chlorformin 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
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Avoid use of chlorpropamide in geriatric patient

Chlorformin Side Effects

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

Severe

Skin reaction

Moderate

Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)

Mild

Itching or burning
Nausea or vomiting
Flushing
Urticaria
Maculopapular rash
Diarrhoea
Loss of appetite
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Weight gain
Metallic taste in mouth

Unknown

Chlorformin Related Warnings

Is the use of Chlorformin safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Chlorformin safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Chlorformin on the Kidneys?

Chlorformin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Chlorformin on the Liver?

Chlorformin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Chlorformin on the Heart?

Chlorformin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Chlorformin with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Pseudoephedrine

Phenylephrine

Hydrocortisone

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Cimetidine

Mild

Cyanocobalamin

Chlorformin Contraindications

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

Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Diabetes Type 1
Allergy
Thyroid problems
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Chlorformin

Is this Chlorformin habit forming or addictive?

Chlorformin does not cause addiction.

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

Chlorformin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Chlorformin only as per medical advice.

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

Chlorformin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Chlorformin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Chlorformin

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Chlorformin, due to a lack of research on this.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Chlorformin

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

Severe