Drug details

Librax (chlordiazepoxide and clidinium)

type of Gastrointestinal Agents, Other

Librax (chlordiazepoxide and clidinium bromide) is a combination of a benzodiazepine and an anticholinergic/spasmolytic used to treat stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and intestinal infections. The brand name Librax is no longer available in the U.S. Generic versions may be available.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
• fever,
• lightheadedness,
• confusion,
• severe drowsiness,
• restlessness,
• excitement,
• severe constipation,
• sore throat, and
• painful or difficulty urination,
• anger,
• balance or coordination problems,
• restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw or neck,

The following drugs are related to Librax, either as a replacement or used together:

• Abilify MyCite (aripiprazole tablets with sensor)
• Alosetron Hydrochloride Tablets (alosetron hydrochloride)
• Ativan (lorazepam)
• Bentyl (dicyclomine)
• Buspar (buspirone)
• Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide)
• Klonopin (clonazepam)
• Cymbalta (duloxetine hcl)
• Norpramin (desipramine hydrochloride)
• Valium (diazepam tablets)
• Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride)
• Effexor XR (venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release)
• Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate)
• Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
• Linzess (linaclotide capsules)
• Pexeva (paroxetine mesylate)
• Zoloft (sertraline hcl)

The following supplements are related to Librax, and may be used together with the drug:

• Blond Psyllium (s.)
• Wheat Bran (s.)
• Guar Gum (s.)
• Bifidobacteria (s.)