Poxid 10mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Poxid 10mg Tablet

Chlordiazepoxide(10mg)

food interaction for Poxid Tablet

alcohol interaction for Poxid Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Poxid Tablet

lactation interaction for Poxid Tablet

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Poxid 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Poxid 10mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Poxid 10mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Poxid 10mg 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Poxid 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Poxid 10mg Tablet

Chlordiazepoxide(10mg)

Poxid tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal and severe anxiety.

How poxid tablet works

Poxid 10mg 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.

Common side effects of poxid tablet

Lightheadedness, Dizziness, Headache, Confusion, Sedation, Unsteadiness, Sleepiness, Urinary retention, Jaundice, Fatigue, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Balance disorder (loss of balance), Bone marrow depression, Anaphylactic reaction, Vertigo, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Visual impairment, Rash, Erectile dysfunction, Respiratory depression, Increased appetite, Increased bilirubin in the blood, Increased transaminase level in blood, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Anterograde amnesia, Drug dependence, Psychiatric disturbances, Paradoxical reactions

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Expert advice FOR Poxid Tablet

  • The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
  • It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Frequently asked questions FOR Poxid 10mg Tablet

Chlordiazepoxide

Q. Does Poxid 10mg Tablet work and what does Poxid 10mg Tablet treat?
Poxid 10mg Tablet is used for the short-term (2-4 weeks only) treatment of severe anxiety, which may occur alone or in association with sleeping problems (insomnia) or personality/behavioral disorders. It may also be used to treat muscle spasms, and to relieve alcohol withdrawal symptoms
Q. Is chlordiazepoxide/chlordiazepoxide + clidinium a narcotic/controlled drug or substance?
Chlordiazepoxide is not a narcotic drug. Chlordiazepoxide is classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule IV controlled substance. Any medicine which contains chlordiazepoxide alone or in combination with other drugs will be treated as a controlled substance and will require prescription for purchase
Q. Is Poxid 10mg Tablet a benzodiazepine?
Poxid 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as benzodiazepines
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Q. Is Poxid 10mg Tablet addictive?
Yes. Poxid 10mg Tablet is not recommended for long term use as it may increase the risk of dependence
Q. Is chlordiazepoxide the same as diazepam?
No. Chlordiazepoxide and diazepam are not the same; however, they both belong to the same class of drug known as benzodiazepines
Q. Is Poxid 10mg Tablet stronger than Xanax?
Xanax is a trade name for active drug alprazolam which belongs to the same group of medicines as Poxid 10mg Tablet called benzodiazepines. Poxid 10mg Tablet used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or muscle spasms. Xanax (alprazolam) is used to treat severe anxiety and severe anxiety associated with depression
Q. Can I take ibuprofen with chlordiazepoxide?
Chlordiazepoxide has no known harmful interaction with ibuprofen. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required
Q. Does Poxid 10mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Poxid 10mg Tablet may make you sleepy
Q. Does Poxid 10mg Tablet cause weight gain/constipation?
Poxid 10mg Tablet is not known to cause weight gain/ constipation
Q. Does Poxid 10mg Tablet get you high?
Poxid 10mg Tablet does have the risk of causing dependence on long term use due to the calming effects, which may be described by some as ‘getting high
Q. Does Poxid 10mg Tablet expire?
Yes. Poxid 10mg Tablet drug has expiry date. Refer to the label instruction of the medicine for detailed information regarding expiry of the drug.

Content on this page was last updated on 13 June, 2025, by Dr. Rajeev Sharma (MBA, MBBS)