Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet

Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. 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 and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses 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 worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, common cold, back pain, joint pain, coordination impaired, depression, fatigue, memory impairment. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Anxiety disorder

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. Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines. Melatonin is a natural hormone which regulates the sleep-wake cycle and helps you fall asleep. Clonazepam 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. This is how it works to treat anxiety disorder.

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Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety disorder.

You may feel that Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet is not helping you straightaway. This is because it can take few weeks before you feel the full benefit. It is important that you continue to take it.

If you develop any depressing or suicidal thoughts or ideas, you should let your doctor know about them as soon as possible.

If you are due to have an operation or dental treatment, it is important to tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet.

Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.

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In Anxiety disorder

Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety Disorder. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. This helps you relax, feel calm and more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

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

Memory impairment

Fatigue

Depression

Impaired coordination

Drowsiness

Joint pain

Back pain

Common cold

Headache

Alcohol:UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney:CAUTION

Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CAUTION

Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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