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Clofen, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain. Other than this, Clofen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Clofen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Clofen have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Clofen go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Clofen is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Clofen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Clofen is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Clofen have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Clofen have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Clofen is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Clofen is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clofen is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Clofen safe for pregnant women?
Clofen has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Clofen without medical advice.
Is the use of Clofen safe during breastfeeding?
Clofen may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clofen on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Clofen on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Clofen on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Clofen on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Clofen on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Clofen. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Clofen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clofen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clofen habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Clofen.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Clofen since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Clofen only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clofen cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Clofen
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Clofen, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clofen
Consuming Clofen with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Clofen should be always taken with a light meal. You are advised not to take it on empty stomach.
Discontinuation of Clofen on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Clofen does not cause sleepiness because prescribed Clofen has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of medication may lead to sleepiness, loss of consciousness, seizures, and mild depression.
Take Clofen as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Clofen can be given in a toothache generally tooth pain occur due to infection so preferably it should be taken with a combination of antibiotics. Please consult the dentist before taking this medication.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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