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Librel is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anxiety. Librel also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Librel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Librel include Drowsiness, Dizziness, Weakness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Librel can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Librel go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Librel has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Librel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Librel can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Librel in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension). Some other conditions that can be affected by Librel are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Librel may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Librel, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Librel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Librel safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Librel. It is best to stop taking Librel immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Librel safe during breastfeeding?
Librel should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Librel on the Kidneys?
Librel has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Librel on the Liver?
Librel is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Librel on the Heart?
Librel is rarely harmful for the heart.
Librel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Librel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Librel habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Librel. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Librel you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Librel only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Librel works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Librel
Taking Librel with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Librel
Consuming Librel with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Librel is a brand name of chlordiazepoxide and it is available in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of drug known as benzodiazepines (sedative and hypnotic). It is a prescription drug which is mainly used in the management of anxiety disorders. Librel is also used to control agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal.
No, Librel should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug may cause withdrawal symptoms such as sweating, tremors, and abdominal cramps. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Librel can be used for anxiety because it contains chlordiazepoxide which belongs to the class of benzodiazepines (sedative and hypnotics) that provides relief from anxiety to the patient by increasing the activity of inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Yes, Librel may cause diarrhoea but this occurs in a few cases only. However, the exact cause behind diarrhoea is unknown. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Librel is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. This is for your own good as it is a habit-forming drug and can lead to very unpleasant side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Librium® C-IV (chlordiazepoxide HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 401-403