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Medically reviewed by Militian Inessa Mesropovna, PharmD. Last updated on 21.05.2022
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Treating stomach or bowel problems such as ulcers, irritability, or inflammation.
Librax Capsules is a benzodiazepine and anticholinergic combination. It works by relieving anxiety and reducing digestive secretions. This helps to improve certain stomach or bowel conditions.
Librax Capsules and Clidinium (Librax Capsules) 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).
Librax Capsules 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 (Librax Capsules) is an anticholinergic agent. It reduces stomach acid and decreases bowel spasms.
Librax Capsules and Clidinium (Librax Capsules) is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Usual Adult Dose for Peptic Ulcer
Librax Capsules 5 mg-Clidinium (Librax Capsules) 2.5 mg oral capsule: 1 or 2 capsules orally 3 or 4 times daily before meals and at bedtime
Usual Adult Dose for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Librax Capsules 5 mg-Clidinium (Librax Capsules) 2.5 mg oral capsule: 1 or 2 capsules orally 3 or 4 times daily before meals and at bedtime
Usual Adult Dose for Enterocolitis
Librax Capsules 5 mg-Clidinium (Librax Capsules) 2.5 mg oral capsule: 1 or 2 capsules orally 3 or 4 times daily before meals and at bedtime
Usual Geriatric Dose for Peptic Ulcer
Librax Capsules 5 mg-Clidinium (Librax Capsules) 2.5 mg oral capsule: 1 capsule orally twice daily
Dose may be increased gradually as needed and tolerated.
Usual Geriatric Dose for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Librax Capsules 5 mg-Clidinium (Librax Capsules) 2.5 mg oral capsule: 1 capsule orally twice daily
Dose may be increased gradually as needed and tolerated.
Usual Geriatric Dose for Enterocolitis
Librax Capsules 5 mg-Clidinium (Librax Capsules) 2.5 mg oral capsule: 1 capsule orally twice daily
Dose may be increased gradually as needed and tolerated.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Librax Capsules-Clidinium (Librax Capsules) is contraindicated in patients with glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, and benign bladder neck obstruction.
Suicide is an inherent risk in depressed patients with anxiety. Patients should be closely supervised and dispensed the smallest quantity of drug possible while receiving Librax Capsules.
Occasionally, blood dyscrasias (including agranulocytosis), jaundice, and hepatic dysfunction have occurred during treatment with Librax Capsules. During extended treatment, periodic blood counts and liver function tests are recommended.
Librax Capsules is habit forming. Addiction prone individuals (such as alcoholics, and drug addicts) should be monitored closely if they receive Librax Capsules or other psychotropic agents because of the predisposition of such patients to habituation and dependence.
Withdrawal symptoms (convulsions, tremor, abdominal and muscle cramps, vomiting and sweating) have occurred following abrupt discontinuation of Librax Capsules. The more severe withdrawal symptoms have been limited to those patients who had received excessive doses over an extended period of time. It is recommended that patients on prolonged therapies avoid abrupt discontinuation, and follow a gradual dosage tapering.
Patients with renal and/or hepatic dysfunction should be treated with Librax Capsules-Clidinium (Librax Capsules) cautiously.
Safety and efficacy of Librax Capsules-Clidinium (Librax Capsules) have not been established in pediatric patients.
Dialysis
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this medicine is contraindicated in the presence of glaucoma (since the anticholinergic component may produce some degree of mydriasis) and in patients with prostatic hypertrophy and benign bladder neck obstruction. It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Librax Capsules hydrochloride and/or Clidinium (Librax Capsules) bromide.
Use Librax Capsules as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Librax Capsules by mouth before meals and at bedtime, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
- If you miss a dose of Librax Capsules, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Librax Capsules.
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What are the possible side effects of Librax Capsules?
Applies to Librax Capsules / Clidinium (Librax Capsules): oral capsule
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Librax Capsules / Clidinium (Librax Capsules). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
Major Side Effects
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking Librax Capsules / Clidinium (Librax Capsules):
Incidence not known:
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- chills
- clay-colored stools
- confusion
- cough or hoarseness
- dark urine
- difficulty with speaking
- dizziness
- drooling
- drowsiness
- fever
- fever with or without chills
- general feeling of tiredness or weakness
- headache
- itching
- loss of appetite
- loss of balance control
- lower back or side pain
- muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness
- nausea
- painful or difficult urination
- pale skin
- rash
- restlessness
- shakiness and unsteady walk
- shuffling walk
- sore throat
- sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
- stiffness of the limbs
- swelling
- twisting movements of the body
- uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
- unpleasant breath odor
- unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
- unusual bruising or bleeding
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- vomiting of blood
- yellow eyes or skin
If any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking Librax Capsules / Clidinium (Librax Capsules), get emergency help immediately:
Symptoms of overdose:
- Blurred vision
- change in consciousness
- difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
- dry mouth
- lack of coordination
- loss of consciousness
- sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
Minor Side Effects
Some of the side effects that can occur with Librax Capsules / Clidinium (Librax Capsules) may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:
Incidence not known:
- Inability to have or keep an erection
- increase or loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
- increased or decreased interest in sexual intercourse
- menstrual changes
- skin blisters