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: 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: 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
Metallic taste in mouth

Unknown

Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Headache

Chlorformin Related Warnings

Is the use of Chlorformin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Chlorformin. It is best to stop taking Chlorformin immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Chlorformin safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Chlorformin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Chlorformin will cause side effects or not.

Moderate
What is the effect of Chlorformin on the Kidneys?

Chlorformin rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Chlorformin on the Liver?

Side effects of Chlorformin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Chlorformin on the Heart?

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

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?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Chlorformin since it does not cause drowsiness.

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?

There is no benefit of taking Chlorformin for mental disorders.

No

Chlorformin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Chlorformin

There is no information on the effects of taking Chlorformin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Chlorformin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Chlorformin.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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