Chlordiazepoxide and Clidinium (Systemic)

Brand Names : Clinoxide, Clipoxide, Librax, Lidox, Lidoxide, Zebrax, Apo-Chlorax, Corium, Clindex

Category

• Anticholinergic-sedative

Description

Chlordiazepoxide and clidinium (klor-dye-az-e-POX-ide and kli-DI-nee-um ) is a combination of medicines used to relax the digestive system and to reduce stomach acid. It is used to treat stomach and intestinal problems such as ulcers and colitis.

Chlordiazepoxide belongs to the group of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant (a medicine that slows down the nervous system).

Clidinium belongs to the group of medicines known as anticholinergics. It helps lessen the amount of acid formed in the stomach. Clidinium also helps relieve abdominal or stomach spasms or cramps.

This combination is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Oral
• Capsules (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Clindex
• Clinoxide
• Clipoxide
• Librax
• Lidox
• Lidoxide
• Zebrax

In Canada -

• Apo-Chlorax
• Corium
• Librax

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.