Cleft 20 Mg Tablet Information

Cleft 20 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cleft 20 Mg Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Cleft 20 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Cleft 20 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Cleft 20 Mg Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cleft 20 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Cleft 20 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Cleft 20 Mg Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Peripheral Neuropathy, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cleft 20 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Cleft 20 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Cleft 20 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Cleft Benefits & Uses
Cleft Dosage & How to Take
Cleft Side Effects
Cleft Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cleft with Other Drugs
Cleft Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cleft
Cleft Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cleft 20 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Cleft 20 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Cleft 20 Mg 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: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose: 100 mg orally once a day for 3 days, dose may decrease 10 mg, OD
Geriatric	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose: 100 mg orally once a day for 3 days, dose may decrease 10 mg, OD

Cleft 20 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cleft 20 Mg Tablet is used -

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes
Chest Pain
Hypertension
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Dyspepsia
Rash
Joint pain
Dizziness
Cough
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Throat Irritation
Diarrhoea
Infection
Weakness

Cleft 20 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Cleft 20 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Cleft can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Cleft 20 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Cleft should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Cleft 20 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Cleft can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cleft 20 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Cleft. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cleft 20 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Cleft can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Cleft 20 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Cleft 20 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Paracetamol

Chlorpheniramine,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Paracetamol,Tramadol

Amiodarone

Aspirin

Moderate

Chlorpropamide

Warfarin

Cleft 20 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cleft 20 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Tuberculosis (TB)
Peripheral Neuropathy
Allergy
Liver Disease
Lung Disease
High Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cleft 20 Mg Tablet

Is this Cleft 20 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cleft 20 Mg Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cleft 20 Mg Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Cleft 20 Mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Cleft 20 Mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cleft 20 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cleft 20 Mg Tablet

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Cleft 20 Mg Tablet and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Cleft 20 Mg Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cleft 20 Mg Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown