Valium 5mg Tablet
10 Tablet(s) in Strip
Made by
ABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT LTD
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TABLET
Expiry
Product Summary
| Salt Content | Diazepam(5.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Anxiety, Seizures, Alcohol withdrawal symptoms, Muscle spasms |
| Therapy | Anti-epileptic, anti-anxiety |
| Side effects | Drowsiness, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Tiredness, Headache |
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Regulated
Medical Description
Uses
- Anxiety
- Seizures
- Alcohol withdrawal symptoms
- Muscle spasms
Contraindications
- If you are hypersensitive or allergic to Diazepam
- If you have a muscular disorder like Myasthenia gravis
Side effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Tiredness
- Constipation
- Confusion
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a history of liver, kidney, eye, muscular or mental disorders.
- You should report proper and detailed medical history and inform the doctor about any medication you are having currently.
- Valium tablets can cause dependence, and the dosage should not be exceeded. It is generally given for a maximum of 8-12 weeks.
- Stopping the medicine abruptly can lead to a phenomenon known as rebound anxiety; therefore, do not alter the dose without consulting the doctor.
- You should avoid driving or operating any machinery after taking a Valium tablet.
Directions for Use
- Valium Tablet should be taken only with a doctor’s recommendation. You can have the tablet with or without food.
- You should maintain a strict schedule and have the tablet at the same time every day.
- Valium tablet has to be taken orally with some water. It should not be manipulated by either crushing or breaking for use.
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Valium Tablet can interact with other medicines-
- Phenobarbital (used for the treatment of seizures)- can increase the risk of increased sedation and respiratory depression
- Oxycodone, Aspirin (painkiller)- can increase the risk of habit formation
- Baclofen (muscle relaxant)- can increase the severity of sedation
- Isoniazid, Rifampicin (Anti-tuberculosis medicines)- can affect the metabolism of Valium
- Itraconazole, Fluconazole (Antifungal medicines)- can increase the potential effect of Valium
- Antacids- can decrease the efficacy of Valium
Interactions with food items
- Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice with Valium Tablet. It can increase the severity of side effects.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:VALIUM
Manufacturer Name:ABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT LTD
Address:<p>1. 16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India</p>
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Valium 5 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
- Diazepam: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2022 [cited 22 February 2022]. Available from
- NHS. (n.d.). NHS choices. Retrieved February 22, 2022, from
- Diazepam tablets BP 5mg [Internet]. Diazepam Tablets BP 5mg - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [cited 2022Feb22]. Available
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