Anafranil
Developed to mitigate obsessive compulsive behaviours to support mental health and target neurotransmitter reuptake.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Clomipramine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 10mg · 25mg · 50mg · 75mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Anafranil, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Anafranil vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Anafranil details
- Alternative names
- clomipramine
- Therapeutic class
- Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
- Pharmacological class
- Tricyclic Antidepressant
- Known off-label uses
- premature ejaculation; cataplexy associated with narcolepsy
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; dizziness; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
- constipation; weight gain; sexual dysfunction
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Mallinckrodt
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Alcohol; Fluoxetine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over five years, adolescents, and adults.
Contraindications
recent myocardial infarction; concurrent use of MAO inhibitors; severe cardiovascular disease
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate obsessive compulsive behaviours to support mental health and target neurotransmitter reuptake.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits the membrane reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin, restoring balance to central neural communication pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Potential neonatal withdrawal symptoms. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Anafranil is the originator brand name, made by Mallinckrodt. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Mallinckrodt.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Clomipramine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.