Generic Name
Chlordiazepoxide
Composition
Chlordiazepoxide IP
Dosage Type
Tablet
Pack Size
10x14
Strength
5/10mg
MRP
Rs. 3/5
Short-term use in anxiety
Adult: 10 mg 3 times a day, increased if necessary to 60–100 mg daily in divided doses, for debilitated patients, use elderly dose.
Elderly: 5 mg 3 times a day, increased if necessary to 30–50 mg daily in divided doses.
Treatment of alcohol withdrawal in moderate dependence
Adult: 10–30 mg 4 times a day, dose to be gradually reduced over 5–7 days, consult local protocols for titration regimens.
Treatment of alcohol withdrawal in severe dependence
Adult: 10–50 mg 4 times a day and 10–40 mg as required for the first 2 days, dose to be gradually reduced over 7–10 days, consult local protocols for titration regimens; maximum 250 mg per day.
Breast Feeding: Benzodiazepines are present in milk, and should be avoided if possible during breast-feeding.
Hepatic Impairment: Dose adjustments dose reduction to max, 50% of the usual dose in mild to moderate impairment.
Renal Impairment: Dose adjustments dose reduction to max, 50% of the usual dose.
Common or very common Movement disorders
Rare or very rare Abdominal distress, agranulocytosis, bone marrow disorders, erectile dysfunction, leukopenia, menstrual disorder, skin eruption, thrombocytopenia, urinary incontinence, vertigo.
Frequency not known Appetite increased, gait abnormal, increased risk of fall, level of consciousness decreased, memory loss, psychosis, saliva altered, suicidal behaviours.
Store in a cool and dry place
10×14 Tablets
