Melidox Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Clidinium Br 2.5 mg, chlordiazepoxide HCl 5 mg

Indications/Uses

Adjunctive treatment of gastric ulcer & treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (irritable & spastic colon, mucous colitis, acute enterocolitis).

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1-2 tab 3-4 times daily. Elderly Initial dose should not exceed 1 tab twice daily, gradually increased until effective dose is reached.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take before meals or at bedtime.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, urinary bladder neck obstruction, acute pulmonary insufficiencies, resp depression. Pregnancy & lactation.

Special Precautions

Concomitant use w/ CNS depressants or alcohol. Do not consume antidiarrheal drugs w/in 1-2 hr after administration. Discontinue therapy if dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision & constipation occur. Avoid prolonged use. Impaired liver or kidney function. Blood count & LFT is recommended in prolonged use in patients w/ impaired liver function. Patients w/ kidney disorders. May impair ability to drive the vehicle or operate the machinery. Childn. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Constipation, skin eruption, edema, irregular menstruation, nausea, extrapyramidal symptoms, reduced or increased libido, dry mouth, blurred vision, dizziness, insomnia, fatigue, blood dyscrasia, dysuria, jaundice.

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Drug Interactions

Alcohol, anaesth agents, antihypertensive agents w/ CNS depression effect, other antimuscarinic agents, MAOIs, antacids, antidiarrheal drugs w/ adsorbent properties, ketoconazole.

MIMS Class

Antispasmodics

ATC Classification

A03CA02 - clidinium and psycholeptics ; Belongs to the class of synthetic anticholinergic antispasmodics, in combination with psycholeptics. Used in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Melidox FC tab

Packing/Price

20 × 10's

Melidox

chlordiazepoxide + clidinium bromide

Manufacturer:

Meprofarm