Clistar Strip Of 10 Tablets
Description
Clistar Tab is a prescription medication. It is used to manage abdominal pain in irritable bowel syndrome(IBS). It is a combination of three medications, chlordiazepoxide, clidinium, dicycloverine/di
cyclomine. Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) is a functional disorder, characterised by abdominal discomfort/pain with alteration of bowel habits(diarrhoea or constipation) in the absence of any other causative agent. The exact cause of IBS is not known, but multiple factors like gut immunity, psychological stress, the kind of food consumed, and brain-gut interaction are indicated in IBS. Patients present with abdominal bloating, crampy abdominal pain, diarrhoea or constipation. Clidinium and dicyclomine are antispasmodics, and chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine. The combination of the actions of these medicines helps relieve the symptoms of IBS. The medication should be taken only after consulting a doctor. It should not be abruptly discontinued. For optimal pharmacological effects, taking the tablet at the same time every day is advisable.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹37.16 |
You Save | ₹11.74 (24% on MRP) |
Contains | Chlordiazepoxide(5.0 Mg)+Clidinium(2.5 Mg)+Dicycloverine / Dicyclomine(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) |
Side effects | Dry mouth, Dizziness, Constipation, Urinary retention, Blurring of vision, Nausea, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Nervousness, Fatigue, Confusion, Impaired balance, Impaired memory |
Therapy | DRUGS FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME |
Uses
- Clistar Tab is used in,
- Treatment of symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Contraindications
- If you have hypersensitivity to chlordiazepoxide, clidinium, dicyclomine and any other ingredients in this tablet.
- If you have angle-closure glaucoma.
- If you have any cardiovascular conditions. This medicine can worsen your condition.
- If you have prostate enlargement, urinary retention, and other obstructive urinary issues.
- If you have been diagnosed with lung disorders like respiratory failure, sleep apnea and other conditions of respiratory insufficiency.
- If you have liver dysfunction.
- If you have myasthenia gravis.
- If you suffer from ulcerative colitis, reflux esophagitis, and obstructive gastrointestinal conditions.
- Clistar Tablet is not suitable for children under 6 years of age and those over 75 years (65 if there are underlying comorbidities).
Side effects
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Urinary retention
- Blurring of vision
- Nausea
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Nervousness
- Fatigue
- Confusion
- Impaired balance
- Impaired memory
- Long-term use of benzodiazepines can cause tolerance and dependence.
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are taking any other medications. This tablet interacts with many other medications that use the same metabolic enzymes.
- You experience any discomfort or sudden mood changes.
- You conceive during the course of Clistar Tab or are planning pregnancy.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use
- Clistar Tablet should be taken as prescribed by the treating physician.
- It is recommended to take Clistar Tab on a regular schedule. Taking the tablet at the same time every day is advisable to get the optimal effects and reduce the chances of side effects.
- Swallow Clistar Tab as a whole. Do not crush, chew, or break it.
- Abruptly discontinuing this medicine can cause withdrawal side effects. Consult your doctor before stopping this medication.
- Driving and using heavy machinery are not advised while using this medication.
- Inform your doctor regarding other medications you may be taking in order to review and prevent any drug interaction associated effects.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Clistar Tab should not be used with alcohol or other CNS depressants (like opioids), as this can be life-threatening.
- Clistar Tab should not be mixed with other benzodiazepines.
- Avoid using antacids with Clistar Tab. It decreases the absorption of Clistar.
- The concomitant use of Clistar Tab with anti-glaucoma agents decreases the efficacy of the latter, increasing intraocular pressure.
- The use of this medication with atropine-like substances can worsen side effects like urinary retention, glaucoma, constipation, dry mouth, etc.
Interactions with food items
- Clistar Tablet does not have any specific interaction with any food. Follow diet restrictions suggested by the doctor.
Storage and disposal
Dosage
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Bhavika Shah
MBBS, MD (Dermatology), DNB (Dermatology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: I have been experiencing abdominal cramps for a few weeks. Can I take Clistar Tablet?
Q: I have had difficulty with passing urine since starting Clistar Tab. Is this normal?
Q: My elderly father has irregular bowel movements with cramps. He also has diabetes. Can I give him Clistar?
References
- Patel N, Shackelford K. Irritable Bowel Syndrome. [Updated 2021 Jul 10]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from:
- Ahwazi HH, Abdijadid S. Chlordiazepoxide. [Updated 2021 Nov 14]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from:
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (2022). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 3042, Dicyclomine. Retrieved February 22, 2022
Did you find this medicine information helpful?
Please rate your experience