Uses of Librax

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1. What is Librax? What effect?

Librax is a product manufactured by United Biomedical, Inc., Asia - TAIWAN (China). The main components of the drug are clidinium and chlordiazepoxide. In which, clidinium belongs to the group of anticholinergic drugs, has antispasmodic effects. This active ingredient works by slowing bowel movements by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and intestines, which in turn relieves symptoms of stomach and intestinal spasms. With chlordiazepoxide, this is an active ingredient in the benzodiazepine group of drugs that helps reduce anxiety, has the ability to affect the brain and nerves to produce a calming effect.
With the combination of the above two ingredients, Librax is often used with other medicines in the treatment of stomach or intestinal disorders such as ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal infections...

2. Indications and contraindications to the drug Librax

2.1. Indications Librax is used for the purpose of pain relief for patients with stomach ulcers, increased secretions and spasms of the gastrointestinal tract, digestive disorders due to neurological effects, disorders of bile secretion. Support in the treatment of common irritable bowel syndrome including irritable bowel syndrome, colon spasms, mucositis, diarrhea. Librax supports the treatment of diseases of movement disorders such as ureteral spasm, bladder irritation, meridian enuresis, acute enteritis. 2.2. Contraindications Librax is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with glaucoma, benign prostatic hypertrophy, bladder neck obstruction. Patients who are allergic to chlordiazepoxide, clidinium, or other benzodiazepines such as alprazolam (Xanax), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), oxazepam (Serax). Pregnant women should not take Librax because it can cause birth defects in the fetus. Women who are breastfeeding because the drug can inhibit lactation, causing milk to stop affecting the baby.

3. How to use and dose Librax

Librax is a drug that is used orally, the most suitable time is before meals and before bedtime. You can refer to the dosage of Librax as follows:
For adults: Dosage 2-4 tablets/day, divided into 2-3 oral doses. For the elderly: Dosage 2 tablets / day, divided into 2 oral doses. Note: Librax should only be used for a short time, up to 8 - 12 weeks (including the dose reduction phase). Patients should pay attention to gradually reduce the dose before stopping the drug completely.

4. Side effects of the drug Librax

During use, Librax drug may lead to unwanted effects.
Common side effects: include dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, blurred vision, dry eyes, dry mouth, nausea, constipation and abdominal distention. Rare side effects: Occasionally, patients using Librax may experience some serious side effects such as skin redness, irregular heartbeat, slurred speech, confusion, agitation, unusual excitement, depression. , difficulty urinating, decreased sex drive. Patients may also present with signs of infection (such as fever, persistent sore throat), liver abnormalities (dark urine, persistent nausea, vomiting, stomach or abdominal pain, yellowing of the eyes or skin, unusual fatigue), eye swelling, vision changes. Very rare side effects: Very rare allergic reactions with symptoms such as itching or swelling of the tongue, throat, face. Sometimes there is a feeling of dizziness, a rash, a feeling of shortness of breath. For common side effects of Librax such as dry mouth, you can suck on sugar-free candy, chew sugar-free gum, drink plain water or use a saliva substitute. To prevent constipation while on medication, eat plenty of fiber, drink enough water, and exercise regularly. When there is a risk of dizziness, move your body slowly when transitioning from a sitting or lying position to a standing position.
With serious side effects, you should stop taking Librax and consult a medical facility.

5. Drug interactions

Using Librax at the same time or close to the time of taking other medications may affect how the medicine works or increase the risk of serious side effects. Therefore, before using Librax, tell your doctor about all the medications and supplements you are taking. Some drugs that may interact with Librax include azole antifungals (ketoconazole, itraconazole), cimetidine, disulfiram. If you are taking the above medicines, take them at least 2 hours before taking Librax.

6. Some notes when using Librax

During the use of Librax, patients should note:
Patients with respiratory, kidney, liver problems or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, drug or alcohol addiction need to be careful. Inform your treating doctor before using Librax. Librax can increase the effect of stimulants such as alcohol, so patients absolutely do not drink alcohol while using the drug. Be careful while driving as the drug can cause the patient to lose alertness and alertness. Librax drug can be addictive if used regularly, so patients should be careful and follow the doctor's instructions for use. Above is some information about Librax drug that readers can refer to. Although the drug works well in treating stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome or symptoms related to intestinal infections. However, it is important to ensure that the use of the drug is strictly according to the doctor's prescription to be safe for health.
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