Manufacturer: Sanofi India Ltd
Salt Composition : Clobazam(20mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Frisium 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming.
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase seizure frequency.
Some common side effects of this medicine include tiredness, slurred speech, fever, cough, drooling, constipation, and difficulty in passing urine. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to consult the doctor if you notice blisters on the skin or inside your mouth. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Frisium 20mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Based on a population pharmacokinetic analysis, the pharmacokinetics of clobazam are linear from 5-160 mg/day. Clobazam is rapidly and extensively absorbed following oral administration.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Frisium
Constipation
Sleepiness
Depression
Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Fatigue
Headache
Nausea
Sedation
Speech disorder
Decreased appetite
Irritability
Aggression
Restlessness
Drug tolerance
Difficulty in paying attention
Tremors
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Warnings/precautions for clobazam generally include: History of drug/alcohol abuse, hepatic impairment, concomitant use of other sedating drugs (BZD, opioids), muscle weakness/ataxia, psychiatric diseases (as it can cause paradoxical reactions like aggressive behavior), respiratory disease, and use in special .
Frisium 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Frisium 20mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Frisium 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Short-term use is not expected to cause any adverse effects in the breastfed baby, especially if the baby is older than 2 months. During long-term use, monitor for possible sleepiness.
Clobazam is used with other medication(s) to control seizures in adults and children 2 years of age and older who have Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a disorder that causes seizures and often causes developmental delays). Clobazam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines.
Drug-Drug Interaction: CLOBAZAM may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (nebivolol), pain killers (dihydrocodeine, morphine, codeine), antifungal drug (fluconazole), antipsychotics (pimozide, haloperidol, clozapine, chlorpromazine), sleeping pills (zolpidem), epilepsy or fits related drugs (phenytoin, clonazepam, carbamazepine, valproic acid, levetiracetam, lamotrigine, pregabalin), antidepressants (paroxetine, fluvoxamine, trazodone), antihistamines/antiallergics (diphenhydramine, chlorphenamine, promethazine), anti-anxiety drugs (lorazepam, diazepam, temazepam).
Drug-Food Interaction: CLOBAZAM may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol while taking CLOBAZAM as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Do not take CLOBAZAM if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. If you have depression, spinal or cerebellar ataxia (problems in controlling movements), hallucinations, delusions (misbelief), kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking CLOBAZAM.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Frisium 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you notice sores or blisters on your skin, lips, or inside your mouth.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Frisium 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Frisium 20mg Tablet habit forming?
Yes, Frisium 20mg Tablet can be habit forming if used for a long time. The risk of dependence increases with dose and duration of treatment; it is also greater in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Therefore, the duration of treatment is generally as short as possible.
Q. Can Frisium 20mg Tablet make me sleepy?
Yes, Frisium 20mg Tablet can make you sleepy. It usually begins within the first month of treatment and may diminish with continued treatment.
Q. How long does Frisium 20mg Tablet take to work?
Frisium 20mg Tablet is a fast-acting medicine, which means that it quickly gets absorbed from the bloodstream. Frisium 20mg Tablet reaches its highest blood levels within half an hour to 4 hours after the dose is taken.
Q. Is Frisium 20mg Tablet the same as clonazepam?
No, Frisium 20mg Tablet and clonazepam are not the same medicines but belong to the same class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
