Chlordiazepoxide/Clidinium (By mouth)
klor-dye-az-e-POX-ide hye-droe-KLOR-ide, kli-DIN-ee-um BROE-mide
Treats ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome.
Drug classes
Antimuscarinic Combination (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Chlordiazepoxide and clidinium combination is used in combination with other therapies to treat stomach or bowel problems such as peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and enterocolitis (inflammation of the colon and small intestines).
Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants, which are medicines that slow down the nervous system.
Clidinium is an anticholinergic agent. It reduces stomach acid and decreases bowel spasms.
This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Capsule
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
Swallow the capsules whole; do not crush or chew. Take this medicine before meals.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
Keep this medicine in the original tightly closed, light-resistant container.
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine away from children.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Avoid drinking alcohol.
When Not To Use
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to it or if you have glaucoma or an enlarged prostate.
Warnings
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have liver disease, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, difficult urination, myasthenia gravis, or other medical problems.
This medicine may cause dizziness and vision changes. If it does, avoid driving a car or operating machinery.
While taking this medicine, avoid becoming overheated during exercise or hot weather; it can result in heat stroke.
Call your doctor if you develop a skin rash or severe sunburn when exposed to sun or ultraviolet lamps.
This medicine can be habit-forming. You should not use more than the prescribed amount or for longer periods than your doctor has ordered.
If you have taken this medicine for a long time or in large doses, do not stop taking it suddenly. You may need to take smaller and smaller doses before completely stopping this medicine.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Yellowing of eyes and skin
Rash
Trouble breathing
Trembling or shakiness
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Dizziness
Drowsiness or confusion
Decreased sweating
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
More side effects of this drug
Brand names include
Librax
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
