Consern 10 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Consern Information

Consern is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Schizophrenia. The alternative uses of Consern have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Consern depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Consern can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Consern normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Consern has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Consern's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Consern is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Consern contraindications section.

Additionally, Consern may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Consern is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Consern Benefits & Uses
Consern Dosage & How to Take
Consern Side Effects
Consern Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Consern with Other Drugs
Consern Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Consern
Consern Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Consern Benefits & Uses

Consern is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Schizophrenia

Other Benefits

Consern 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: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 5 - 20 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 5 - 10 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Schizophrenia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 5 - 10 mg/day

Consern Related Warnings

Is the use of Consern safe for pregnant women?

Consern can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Consern, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Consern safe during breastfeeding?

Consern should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Consern on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Consern on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Consern on the Liver?

Side effects of Consern rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Consern on the Heart?

Consern has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Consern with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Acarbose

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Carbamazepine

Fluvoxamine

Phenytoin

Metoprolol

Consern Contraindications

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

Tardive Dyskinesia
Jaundice
Liver Disease
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Depression
Liver Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Consern

Is this Consern habit forming or addictive?

Consern is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Consern can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Consern should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Yes, Consern is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

Consern Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Consern

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

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Consern

Consuming Consern with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Consern

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Consern cause mania?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Consern might cause mania. It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind mania is unknown. If you are experiencing any unusual changes in personality, behavior (aggression), and thoughts. Then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Consern and Celexa together?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Consern and celexa (citalopram) together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with celexa then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Consern with depakote?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Consern and Depakote (divalproex) can be taken together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence, it is safe to take Consern along with Depakote.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Consern and klonopin together?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

No, Consern and Klonopin (clonazepam) should not be taken together at the same time because Consern is a derivative of benzodiazepines and clonazepam belongs to the benzodiazepine class as well. Using both of these drugs together can cause increased sedation. If you are taking them together then you are advised to consult with your doctor before consuming these two medicines together.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Consern treat anxiety?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Consern may be helpful for treating anxiety in those individuals who do not respond to conventional therapy. However, this drug is only approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, Bipolar I Disorder (manic or mixed episodes) and to control the agitation associated with schizophrenia and mania.