Librium 10 Tablet

Librium 10 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepine anxiolytics. It is used to treat severe anxiety. It alters brain activity and calms it thereby providing relief. Librium 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety. The most common side effects of this medicine include lightheadedness, drowsiness, sedation, dizziness, fatigue, balance disorder, unsteadiness, and uncoordinated body movements. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.

• Severe anxiety
• Alcohol withdrawal

Librium 10 Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Librium 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Librium 10 Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

• Lightheadedness
• Drowsiness
• Sedation
• Dizziness
• Uncoordinated body movements
• Fatigue
• Unsteadiness
• Balance disorder (loss of balance)

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Librium 10 Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Librium 10 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Librium 10 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Librium 10 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Librium 10 Tablet may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Librium 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Librium 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Librium 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Librium 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Librium 10 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n

Chemical Class

Benzodiazepines Derivative

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

Neuro cns

Action Class

Benzodiazepines