Librax

Librax is a capsule containing a combination of chlordiazepoxide and clidinium. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine that affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced. Clidinium reduces stomach acid and decreases intestinal spasms.

Librax is a medicine that may be effective in treating stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, or symptoms related to intestinal infection. Librax is given together with other medications to treat these conditions.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined that Librax is “possibly” effective in treating these conditions.

Important information

You should not use Librax if you have glaucoma, and enlarged prostate, bladder obstruction, or problems with urination.

Do not use Librax if you are allergic to chlordiazepoxide or clidinium, or to other benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax). Librax can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any breathing problems, porphyria, kidney or liver disease, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to drugs or alcohol.

Do not drink alcohol while taking Librax. This medication can increase the effects of alcohol. Librax can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. This medication may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Librax if you are allergic to chlordiazepoxide or clidinium, or if you have:

• glaucoma;
• an enlarged prostate;
• bladder obstruction; or
• problems with urination.

To make sure Librax is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• liver or kidney disease;
• a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior;
• a history of drug or alcohol addiction; or
• if you use a narcotic (opioid) medication.

Chlordiazepoxide can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you become pregnant while using this medicine. Use an effective form of birth control while you are using this medication.

Chlordiazepoxide and clidinium may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. This medicine may also slow breast milk production. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

The sedative effects of this medicine may last longer in older adults. Accidental falls are common in elderly patients who take benzodiazepines. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury while you are taking Librax.

How should I take Librax?

Take Librax exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Librax is usually taken before meals and at bedtime. Follow your doctor’s instructions.

Chlordiazepoxide may be habit-forming. Never share Librax with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using Librax.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Librax is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.