Calmpose 2mg Syrup

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

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Composition FOR Calmpose 2mg Syrup

Diazepam(2mg)

food interaction for Calmpose Syrup

alcohol interaction for Calmpose Syrup

pregnancy interaction for Calmpose Syrup

lactation interaction for Calmpose Syrup

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

Calmpose 2mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
None

CAUTION

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Calmpose 2mg Syrup.

UNSAFE

Calmpose 2mg Syrup is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Calmpose 2mg Syrup is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Calmpose 2mg Syrup

Diazepam(2mg)

Calmpose syrup uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of short term anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, muscle spasm and epilepsy.

How calmpose syrup works

Calmpose 2mg Syrup 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.

Common side effects of calmpose syrup

Drowsiness, Fatigue, Muscle weakness, Impaired coordination

SUBSTITUTES FOR Calmpose Syrup

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Calmpose Syrup

Diazepam helps treat short term anxiety.
Safety of this medicine is not established for long-term use. Do not use it for more than 4 weeks.
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.
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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Calmpose 2mg Syrup

Diazepam

Q. Is Calmpose 2mg Syrup an antidepressant? What is it used for?

Calmpose 2mg Syrup is not an antidepressant and belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepine. It is used to treat severe anxiety (an emotional state where you may sweat, tremble, feel anxious and have a fast heartbeat) or agitation. It is also used to treat trembling, muscle spasm due to tetanus or poisoning, seizures or fits, confusional states or anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal. It also helps in relaxing patients before minor operations or procedures.

Q. How long does it take for Calmpose 2mg Syrup to start working?

It depends on what you are taking Calmpose 2mg Syrup for. If you are taking it to treat anxiety, you should start feeling better within a few hours, but it may take a week or two before the full benefits become evident. Similarly, if you are taking it to relieve muscle spasm you may notice a difference after 15 minutes. Your muscles will start relaxing when you keep taking Calmpose 2mg Syrup regularly for a few days.

Q. Does Calmpose 2mg Syrup cause sleepiness? If yes, then should I stop driving while taking Calmpose 2mg Syrup?

Yes, Calmpose 2mg Syrup causes drowsiness very commonly. It also causes forgetfulness and affects muscular function which may adversely affect your ability to drive. Sometimes, drowsiness persists even on the following day. So, in case Calmpose 2mg Syrup makes you sleepy and affects your alertness, you should avoid driving.

Q. Is it safe to take Calmpose 2mg Syrup and alcohol together?

No, it is not at all recommended to take alcohol with Calmpose 2mg Syrup since it can cause breathing problems, sleepiness and heart problems. Taking Calmpose 2mg Syrup with alcohol may make you sleepy and your breathing may become so shallow that you may not wake up. This may even lead to death.

Q. Is Calmpose 2mg Syrup addictive?

People taking Calmpose 2mg Syrup in high doses or for a long term may become addicted to it. Also, people with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse are more likely to become addicted to Calmpose 2mg Syrup. Therefore, Calmpose 2mg Syrup should be taken for the shortest possible time and in the lowest effective dose.

Q. Can I stop taking Calmpose 2mg Syrup if I start feeling better?

No, do not stop taking Calmpose 2mg Syrup suddenly as you may experience withdrawal effects like depression, nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, irritability, sweating, upset stomach or diarrhea. Stopping it suddenly may even bring back the symptoms and make them harder to treat. You may also experience mood changes, anxiety, restlessness and changes in sleep patterns. These effects may occur even after taking low doses for a short period of time.

Q. For how long should I take Calmpose 2mg Syrup?

The duration of treatment with Calmpose 2mg Syrup is mainly as short as possible. Your doctor will evaluate you after 4 weeks of treatment in order to assess the need of continuation of treatment, especially if you do not have any symptoms. In general, the treatment does not last any longer than 8-12 weeks which includes the gradual reduction of dose process.

Q. Does Calmpose 2mg Syrup have any effect on contraception?

Calmpose 2mg Syrup does not affect the functioning of any type of contraception including the birth control pills and emergency contraception. Birth control pills can keep Calmpose 2mg Syrup in your body for a long time and increase its effect. You can also experience bleeding in between your periods if you take Calmpose 2mg Syrup and birth control pills together. But your contraceptive method will still work.

Q. Is it safe to take clozapine and Calmpose 2mg Syrup together?

No, it is not recommended to take clozapine and Calmpose 2mg Syrup together because the effects of both medicines may get added together. This can result in severe drop in blood pressure, breathing problems (respiratory depression) and can even stop your heart which can lead to death.

Q. Is Calmpose 2mg Syrup safe to be used in elderly patients?

The dose in elderly is generally half of the dose recommended to young people. This is because Calmpose 2mg Syrup causes muscle relaxation which can make the patient fall down, which may further lead to fractures.