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compositionComposition:CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE-5MG+CLIDINIUM-2.5MG
prescriptionPrescription Medicine
Librax Tablet 20's
Librax Tablet 20's
Librax Tablet 20's
Librax Tablet 20's
Librax Tablet 20's

Librax Tablet is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and enterocolitis (swelling in the intestine). It contains Chlordiazepoxide and Clidinium, which decrease stomach acid production. Also, it decreases the abnormal activity in the brain and provides a calming effect and relaxing muscles. Thus, it helps to provide relief from stomach spasms and cramps. It may cause side effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, nausea, bloating, urination problems, drowsiness, dizziness, rash, swelling, irregular menstrual periods, and increased or decreased libido (sexual desire). Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Composition :

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE-5MG+CLIDINIUM-2.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Librax Tablet

Librax Tablet is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and enterocolitis (swelling in the intestine). Peptic ulcers are sores that develop on the stomach and intestinal lining due to erosion of the stomach's protective lining. Irritable bowel syndrome is a group of intestinal symptoms that occur together. Enterocolitis is an inflammation of the digestive tract caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, or other causes.

Librax Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Chlordiazepoxide and Clidinium. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine that decreases abnormal activity in the brain. It interferes with the chemical messenger's activity that passes messages to the brain cells, providing a calming effect and relaxing muscles. Clidinium is an anticholinergic that acts by decreasing stomach acid production. It helps to provide relief from stomach spasms and cramps.

Librax Tablet is available in the form of capsules. You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Librax Tablet may cause side effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, nausea, bloating, urination problems, drowsiness, dizziness, rash, swelling, irregular menstrual periods, and increased or decreased libido (sexual desire). Inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or get worse.

Do not take Librax Tablet if you are allergic to Chlordiazepoxide, Clidinium, or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Librax Tablet , inform your doctor if you have glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye), enlarged prostate, difficulty urinating, heart problems, liver or kidney diseases, depression, alcohol abuse, or high blood pressure. Librax Tablet is not recommended for use in children. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Uses of Librax Tablet

Librax Tablet is used in the treatment of Peptic ulcers, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and Enterocolitis. The detailed uses of Librax Tablet are as follows:

  • Relief for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Librax Tablet effectively eases symptoms of IBS, such as abdominal pain, cramping, and discomfort, by relaxing bowel muscles and reducing contractions.
  • Peptic Ulcer Management: The combination of chlordiazepoxide and clidinium bromide in Librax Tablet helps soothe the stomach and alleviate anxiety-related symptoms, providing relief for those with peptic ulcers.
  • Anxiety Symptom Relief: Chlordiazepoxide, a benzodiazepine component, helps in managing anxiety and stress, which can often worsen gastrointestinal conditions.
  • Gastrointestinal Spasm Reduction: Clidinium bromide, an anticholinergic agent, works to relieve spasms in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing cramping and promoting smoother digestion.
  • Pre-Surgical Anxiety Relief: Librax Tablet can be used before surgery to reduce anxiety and provide a calming effect, especially for patients with gastrointestinal concerns who may feel anxious about the procedure.

Health Queries

I take a magnesium supplement, specifically magnesium glycinate. Can I continue that while on Librax tablets?

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

If you are taking Librax, continuing magnesium glycinate is generally acceptable, but to ensure safety and effectiveness, take the supplement and Librax a few hours apart to avoid affecting Librax absorption. It should be used only if medically necessary and with your doctor’s approval, so they can monitor your treatment and adjust timing or dosage if needed.

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Directions for Use

  • Take Librax Tablet before meals or as advised by your doctor.
  • Recommended to take it three or four times a day at bedtime or as advised by your doctor.
  • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Key Benefits

Librax Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Chlordiazepoxide and Clidinium. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine that decreases abnormal activity in the brain. It interferes with the chemical messenger's activity that passes messages to the brain cells, providing a calming effect. It can also reduce anxiety related to gastrointestinal disorders. Clidinium is an anticholinergic that acts by decreasing stomach acid production. It helps to provide relief from stomach spasms and cramps. Together, Librax Tablet can be effectively used to treat gastrointestinal disorders such as peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and enterocolitis (swelling in the intestine).

How Librax Tablet Works

Librax Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Chlordiazepoxide and Clidinium. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine that decreases abnormal activity in the brain. It interferes with the chemical messenger's activity that passes messages to the brain cells, providing a calming effect and relaxing muscles. Clidinium is an anticholinergic that acts by decreasing stomach acid production. It helps to provide relief from stomach spasms and cramps.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Librax Tablet
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
  • Uncoordinated muscle movements need immediate medical attention.
  • Observe your movements and try to understand and control the particular movement.
  • Regularly do strengthening exercises to improve blood flow throughout the body and avoid involuntary movements.
  • Implement massage techniques to enhance blood flow to organs.
  • Take a balanced diet and quit smoking.
  • Practice yoga and meditation to improve thought processes and reduce uncontrolled and involuntary movements.
  • Confusion is a major psychotic disorder that needs immediate medical attention.
  • Acknowledge your experience and put effort to control confusion.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake as it can worsen the condition and increase your confusion.
  • Practice meditation and yoga to avoid anxiety, which can be one of the leading causes.
  • Talk to your dietician and consume food that can improve your mental health.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.

What if I have taken an overdose of Librax Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Librax Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include slow/fast heart rate, fainiting, trouble breathing or severe dizziness. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Librax Tablet should be used with caution in patients with drug abuse or addiction, vision problems, or urination problems. Do not take sedatives, pain killers, cough medicines, or other medicines that cause drowsiness along with Librax Tablet as it may cause fatal side-effects. Do not stop Librax Tablet abruptly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms such as fits, tremors, muscle cramps, stomach cramps, depression, vomiting, sleeping problems, and sweating.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChlordiazepoxideSodium oxybate
Critical
clidinium bromidePotassium citrate
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChlordiazepoxideSodium oxybate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Librax Tablet:
Taking Librax Tablet with Sodium oxybate increases the risk of breathing difficulty or low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Librax Tablet with Sodium oxybate is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, shortness of breath, excessive sweating, or blurred vision, contact your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
clidinium bromidePotassium citrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Librax Tablet:
Taking Potassium citrate with Librax Tablet may increase the irritant effects of potassium on stomach and upper intestine. This interaction is applicable only in tablet or capsule form of Potassium citrate.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Potassium citrate(tablet or capsule form) with Librax Tablet is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience stomach pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, black, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
clidinium bromidePotassium chloride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Librax Tablet:
Taking Potassium chloride with Librax Tablet may increase the risk of irritant effects of potassium on your stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Potassium chloride with Librax Tablet is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, black, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChlordiazepoxideMethadone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Librax Tablet:
Co-administration of methadone with Librax Tablet can increase the risk of side effects like decreased breathing rate, irregular heart rhythms, or problems with movement and memory.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking methadone and Librax Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, breathing difficulty, difficulty concentrating, or numbness in hands and feet, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChlordiazepoxideAlfentanil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Librax Tablet:
Using alfentanil with Librax Tablet can increase the risk or severity of side effects like decreased breathing rate, irregular heart rhythms, or problems with movement and memory.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking alfentanil and Librax Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as drowsiness, shortness of breath, palpitations, numbness and tingling in hands and feet, or headaches, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without a doctor's advice.
ChlordiazepoxideMorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Librax Tablet:
Using Morphine with Librax Tablet can increase the risk or severity of side effects like decreased breathing rate, irregular heart rhythms, or problems with movement and memory.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Morphine with Librax Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, shortness of breath, or palpitations, make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChlordiazepoxideKetamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Librax Tablet:
Co-administration of ketamine with Librax Tablet may significantly increase the side effects of Librax Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking ketamine and Librax Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, shortness of breath, or palpitations, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChlordiazepoxideHydrocodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Librax Tablet:
Co-administration of hydrocodone with Librax Tablet can increase the risk of side effects like decreased breathing rate, irregular heart rhythms, or problems with movement and memory.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking hydrocodone and Librax Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, breathing difficulty, palpitations, numbness in hands and feet, or headache, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChlordiazepoxidePentazocine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Librax Tablet:
Co-administration of pentazocine with Librax Tablet can increase the risk of side effects like decreased breathing rate, irregular heart rhythms, or problems with movement and memory.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking pentazocine and Librax Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath, numbness in hands and feet, or palpitations, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChlordiazepoxideRemifentanil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Librax Tablet:
Co-administration of remifentanil with Librax Tablet may significantly lead to adverse effects such as respiratory difficulties, and unconsciousness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking remifentanil and Librax Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath, palpitations, numbness in hands and feet, or headache, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat smaller meals more often.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy weight through regular exercise.
  • Avoid carbonated and caffeinated beverages.
  • Practice relaxation techniques and avoid stress by doing yoga or meditation.
  • Avoid foods such as high-fat food, spicy food, chocolates, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomato, onion, garlic, tea, and soda.
  • Avoid deep-fried and spicy foods.
  • Take foods containing probiotics, as they may help in providing relief from gas and bloating.

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

[GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS]

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid alcohol intake as alcohol may increase drowsiness and also worsens the health condition.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Librax Tablet is a category D drug. It should not be used in pregnant women as it may cause birth defects to the unborn baby.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Librax Tablet may decrease the production of breast milk. So, it should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Unsafe

Librax Tablet may cause drowsiness, so refrain from activities such as driving or operating heavy machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Librax Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Librax Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Librax Tablet is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age.

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Heart

Caution

Librax Tablet should be taken with extreme caution in patients with heart disease. Please consult your physician.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of Librax Tablet in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India
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Written By

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M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Dec 3, 2025 | 7:30 AM IST

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