General Information

Tofranil (Imipramine Hydrochloride) is indicated for the treatment of depression. It helps improve your sleep, mood, appetite, and energy level. It may also help restore your interest in daily living. Depression is a common and serious medical illness. It negatively affects how you feel, how you act, and the way you think.

This medication may also be used along with other therapies to treat enuresis. It is nighttime bed-wetting usually in children. This drug can help control nighttime bed-wetting.

How does Tofranil (Imipramine Hydrochloride) work?

Tofranil (Imipramine Hydrochloride) works on your central nervous system. It is to increase the levels of certain chemicals in your brain. Through this action, it helps improve your symptoms of depression.

For nighttime bed-wetting, this drug works by blocking certain chemicals. It is specifically in your child’s central nervous system.

Why use Tofranil (Imipramine Hydrochloride)?

Tofranil contains Imipramine Hydrochloride as an active ingredient. It belongs to the class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It comes as a tablet for oral administration. Each tablet contains 10 mg, 25 mg, and 50 mg strengths. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has already approved this medication.

How to use Tofranil (Imipramine Hydrochloride)?

The recommended dosage is based on your medical condition and response. It is important to take it exactly as it is prescribed. Remember to take it at the same time and in the same way each day. Do not take more often or more than the prescription.

This medication is usually taken 1 to 4 times a day. Take each dose with mouth and with a full glass of water. You may take it with or without food. Your doctor may direct you to take it once daily at bedtime if you have daytime drowsiness.

For children use to treat bed-wetting, it is to be taken an hour before bedtime. If your child usually wets the bed early at night, it may be given earlier in separate dose. It may be one dose in the afternoon and one at bedtime.

What are the side-effects of Tofranil (Imipramine Hydrochloride)?

• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Increased sweating
• Stomach cramps
• Loss of appetite
• Tingly feeling
• Weakness

Warnings and Precautions

• Before taking this prescription, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it. Tell also if you have any allergies or current medication or treatments.
• If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding women, talk to your doctor first before taking it.
• If you missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not twice the prescribed dosage. But if it is almost time for your next dose, never mind the missed dose.
• Keep this away from the reach of children or pets.