Librium 25 Tablet
1 Strip of 15 Tablet.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Chlordiazepoxide (25mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Abbott |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Librium 25 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepine anxiolytics. It is used to treat severe anxiety. Librium 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.
Librium 25 Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
What is Librium 25 Tablet used for?
Librium 25 Tablet is used for the short-term (2-4 weeks only) treatment of severe anxiety, which may occur alone or in association with sleeping problems (insomnia) or personality/behavioral disorders. It may also be used to treat muscle spasms, and to relieve alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Is Librium 25 Tablet addictive?
Yes, Librium 25 Tablet is not recommended for long-term use as it may increase the risk of dependence. It is essential to follow the prescribed dosage and duration of treatment to minimize the risk of dependence.
How does Librium 25 Tablet compare to Xanax?
Xanax is a trade name for the active drug alprazolam, which belongs to the same group of medicines as Librium 25 Tablet, called benzodiazepines. Both medications are used to treat anxiety disorders, but Xanax is specifically used to treat severe anxiety and severe anxiety associated with depression.
Can I take ibuprofen with Librium 25 Tablet?
Chlordiazepoxide, the active ingredient in Librium 25 Tablet, has no known harmful interaction with ibuprofen. However, it is always recommended to consult your physician for any changes to your medication regimen or for an alternative drug of choice that may be required.
Does Librium 25 Tablet cause sleepiness?
Yes, Librium 25 Tablet may cause sleepiness as a side effect. It is essential to follow the prescribed dosage and to consult your physician if you experience excessive sleepiness or any other side effects.
Can Librium 25 Tablet get you high?
Librium 25 Tablet does have the risk of causing dependence on long-term use due to its calming effects, which may be described by some as 'getting high.' However, it is essential to use this medication only as directed by your physician and to follow the prescribed dosage to minimize the risk of dependence.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Librium 25 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Librium 25 Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
- The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
- lightheadedness
- drowsiness
- sedation
- dizziness
- fatigue
- balance disorder
- unsteadiness
- uncoordinated body movements
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Librium 25 Tablet.
Breastfeed
Librium 25 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Librium 25 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.