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Indication:

Clomipramine is a medication that doctors may prescribe to help treat conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which is when you have unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors that bother you a lot. It can also be used for some types of depression when other treatments haven't worked. Clomipramine can help improve your mood and reduce obsessive thoughts and actions, making it easier to live your life more comfortably. Always take it as your doctor advises and follow their instructions carefully.

Dosage:

Depressive Illness: 

• Adult: Initially 10 Mg Daily, Then Increased If Necessary To 30-150 Mg Daily In Divided Doses, Dose To Be Increased Gradually, Alternatively Increased If Necessary To 30-150 Mg Once Daily, Dose To Be Taken At Bedtime; Maximum 250 Mg Per Day 
• Elderly: Initially 10 Mg Daily, Then Increased To 30-75 Mg Daily, Dose To Be Increased Carefully Over Approximately 10 Days 

Phobic And Obsessional States: 

• Adult: Initially 25 Mg Daily, Then Increased To 100-150 Mg Daily, Dose To Be Increased Gradually Over 2 Weeks; Maximum 250 Mg Per Day 
• Elderly: Initially 10 Mg Daily, Then Increased To 100-150 Mg Daily, Dose To Be Increased Gradually Over 2 Weeks; Maximum 250 Mg Per Day 
• Children 10 Yr: Initially 25 Mg/day, Increase To 3 Mg/kg/day Or 100 Mg/day Within 1st 2 Wk, Increase Over Several Wk. Max: 3 Mg/kg/day.pr 200 Mg/day. 

Adjunctive Treatment Of Cataplexy Associated With Narcolepsy: 

• Adult: Initially 10 Mg Daily, Dose To Be Gradually Increased Until Satisfactory Response; Increased If Necessary To 10-75 Mg Daily 
• Children 10 Yrs: Initially 25 Mg/day, Increase To 3 Mg/kg/day Or 100 Mg/day Within 1st 2 Wk, Increase Over Several Wk. Max: 3 Mg/kg/day.pr 200 Mg/day.

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Pregnancy

Avoid Unless Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk

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