Urbanol is the commercial name given to Clobazam which is a benzodiazepine class medication.
Urbanol is commonly sold as Frisium and Onfi in South Africa as a prescribed medication used for many anxieties, insomnia, seizures, epilepsy-related conditions.
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Do you need a prescription for Urbanol?
Facts on anxiety, insomnia, seizures, epilepsy medications
Because Clobazam is a highly controlled substance under South African law, all South African medical doctors who prescribe or dispense benzodiazepines like (Urbanol, Frisium, and Onfi) must keep a national register of prescriptions.
What is the best time to take Urbanol?
URBANOL is only indicated when the disorder is severe, disabling, or subjecting the individual to extreme stress.
The normal adult dose ranges between 10 – 30 mg daily: doses of 20 mg and above should preferably be given at bedtime or in divided doses.
Can I take two Urbanol?
Do not take a double dose to make up for any forgotten dose.
If you stop taking URBANOL: Keep taking URBANOL until your doctor tells you to stop.
Do not stop taking URBANOL just because you feel better.
Is Urbanol a sleeping tablet?
Urbanol is most often prescribed as a medicine used in the treatment of sleep, anxiety, and epileptic seizures.
Urbanol is known to have a lesser sedative effect than other benzodiazepines due to alterations in its chemical compositions.
Does Urbanol work immediately?
After taking a dose, the maximum blood level is reached in half an hour to 4 hours ( we vary in this regard ).
That isn’t necessarily how long it takes before you FEEL its effects.
What is Urbanol used for?
URBANOL is used in the treatment of anxiety in neurotic patients and for pre-operative medication.
It may be effective in relieving the acute symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome but has no specific user in the treatment of psychotic patients.
How do you take Urbanol?
each capsule should be swallowed whole, and without chewing; with a glass of water
• URBANOL can be taken with or without food
• keep taking URBANOL until your doctor tells you to stop
• URBANOL is usually given for 2 to 4 weeks.
After that, your doctor will decide whether you should continue your treatment.