Librium 10 Tablet

Librium 10 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepine anxiolytics indicated for the management of anxiety disorders. Additionally, Librium 10 Tablet is used for the short-term relief of muscle spasms, symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, anxiety-causing insomnia or distress, and anxiety occurring with mental health problems.

Librium 10 Tablet contains ‘Chlordiazepoxide’, which works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Thereby, Librium 10 Tablet helps in treating anxiety.

You are advised to take Librium 10 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as drowsiness, light-headedness, dizziness, sedation, slurred speech, lack of coordination, ataxia (unsteadiness and clumsiness), difficulty in controlling movements, and dependence. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Avoid taking Librium 10 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as it may harm the fetus. Librium 10 Tablet may pass into breastmilk, so avoid taking Librium 10 Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Avoiding or handling machinery as Librium 10 Tablet may cause drowsiness, impaired concentration, blurred vision, and impaired muscular function. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Librium 10 Tablet as it may cause increased drowsiness. Librium 10 Tablet should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness were not established. 

Librium 10 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepine anxiolytics. Librium 10 Tablet is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders. Additionally, Librium 10 Tablet is used for the short-term relief of muscle spasms, symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, anxiety-causing insomnia or distress, and anxiety occurring with mental health problems. Librium 10 Tablet works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Thereby, Librium 10 Tablet helps in treating anxiety.

Do not take Librium 10 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have reduced blood flow to the lungs, breathing problems, obsessional stress, hallucinations, delusions, sleep apnoea (stopping breathing while asleep), severe liver disorder, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), spinal or cerebral ataxia. Inform your doctor if you have long-term lung, kidney or liver disorder, schizophrenia, mania, history of drug abuse or alcoholism. Librium 10 Tablet may be habit-forming, so inform your doctor if you have a history of drug addiction or abuse. Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription, non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements. Please do not stop taking Librium 10 Tablet on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid taking Librium 10 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause harm the fetus. Librium 10 Tablet may pass into breastmilk, so avoid taking Librium 10 Tablet if you are breastfeeding. 

Please do not stop taking Librium 10 Tablet on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms.