Calmstay 0.5 Tablet

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Calmstay 0.5 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Calmstay 0.5 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Calmstay 0.5 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Epilepsy
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Doses may increase up to 1 mg, TID. Dose range: 2 - 8 mg/day
Geriatric
  • Disease: Insomnia
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: At bedtime
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Epilepsy
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mcg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Maintenance dosage of 0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg/day
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Epilepsy
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mcg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Maintenance dosage of 0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg/day

Calmstay 0.5 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Calmstay 0.5 Tablet is used -

Severe

  • Memory problems
  • Depression
  • Allergic reaction
  • Suicidal behavior

Moderate

Mild

Calmstay 0.5 Tablet Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Calmstay 0.5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?


    Calmstay may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Calmstay again without your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Calmstay 0.5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?


    Calmstay can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Calmstay 0.5 Tablet on the Kidneys?


    Calmstay may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Calmstay 0.5 Tablet on the Liver?


    Side effects of Calmstay rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Calmstay 0.5 Tablet on the Heart?


    Using Calmstay does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Calmstay 0.5 Tablet with Other Drugs

Calmstay 0.5 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate


Calmstay 0.5 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calmstay 0.5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Calmstay 0.5 Tablet

  • Is this Calmstay 0.5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?


    Yes, Calmstay 0.5 Tablet can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.

    Yes
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Calmstay 0.5 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Calmstay 0.5 Tablet can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Calmstay 0.5 Tablet only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Yes, taking Calmstay 0.5 Tablet can treat mental disorders.

    Yes

Calmstay 0.5 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Calmstay 0.5 Tablet


    Taking Calmstay 0.5 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Calmstay 0.5 Tablet


    Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Calmstay 0.5 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.

    Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Calmstay 0.5 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Does Calmstay cause dry mouth?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Calmstay causes dry mouth. It is a common side effect of it. If you experience excess dry mouth after taking this drug, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Calmstay make you sleepy?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Calmstay causes drowsiness, dizziness or sedation. It is one of the most common side effects of this medicine. Do not drive vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Calmstay cause withdrawal symptoms?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Calmstay causes withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued. These withdrawal symptoms can include new or worsening seizures, hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist), changes in behavior, sweating, uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body, stomach or muscle cramps, anxiety, or difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Calmstay cause low testosterone?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Calmstay causes testosterone because of its effect on endocrine gland present in the brain.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Calmstay work?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Calmstay works by relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through an increase in activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA. Thus, providing relief from sleeplessness and anxiety to the patient.


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Klonopin (clonazepam)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 418

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 330-332

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