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

Secozam 10 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Secozam 10 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Epilepsy

Secozam 10 Tablet 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: Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Secozam 10 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Secozam 10 Tablet is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Fatigue
Irritability
Cough
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Drowsiness

Common

Uncoordinated Body Movements

Secozam 10 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Secozam 10 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Secozam can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Secozam right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Secozam 10 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Secozam may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Secozam 10 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Using Secozam does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Secozam 10 Tablet on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Secozam on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Secozam 10 Tablet on the Heart?

Secozam is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Secozam 10 Tablet with Other Drugs

Secozam 10 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Codeine

Chlorpheniramine,Codeine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Moderate

Ticlopidine

Fluconazole

Fluvoxamine

Secozam 10 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Secozam 10 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Drug Abuse

Frequently asked Questions about Secozam 10 Tablet

Is this Secozam 10 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Secozam 10 Tablet can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Secozam 10 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Secozam 10 Tablet is safe but it should be taken as per the doctor's prescription.

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Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, taking Secozam 10 Tablet can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Secozam 10 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Secozam 10 Tablet

Taking Secozam 10 Tablet with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Secozam 10 Tablet

Consumption of alcohol and Secozam 10 Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Secozam 10 Tablet

Question over 6 years ago

Can Secozam cause weight gain?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine

Yes, Secozam may cause weight gain but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug which is thought to be related to dose and duration of exposure to this drug.

Question over 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Secozam?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Take Secozam as advised by your doctor. Do not take it longer than prescribed. Initially, this drug is prescribed for a month and recommends his/her patient to follow- up/ re-visit to check for results. Taking this medicine longer than prescribed can lead to addiction because this is a habit-forming drug which can lead to drug dependency in patients.

Question over 6 years ago

Is Secozam addictive or habit forming?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Secozam is an addictive or habit-forming drug. Hence, you are advised not to take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.

Question almost 7 years ago

How to take Secozam?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Ideally, Secozam can be taken 1-2 times a day or advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food post evening because its absorption is not affected by food. However, you are recommended to take it as per your doctor's instructions. Precautions must be taken in patients with chronic pulmonary insufficiency, personality disorders, muscle weakness, impaired liver or kidney function.

Question almost 7 years ago

What is Secozam?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Secozam is a brand name of clobazam. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines (Hypnotics & Sedatives). It is used mainly in the treatment of seizures, associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS). It is also used in anxiety, and schizophrenia (in combination with other treatments).