Normaxin 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet

Normaxin helps in the treatment of several health conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, insomnia, stomach pain, colic pain, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, abdominal pain and several other conditions. The active ingredients of chlordiazepoxide, clidinium bromide and diclyomine.

The medicine helps by relieving the smooth spams in gastrointestinal tract, calming the nerves in brain and slowing down the natural movements of the gut that can harm your health. The tablet reduces the amount of secretions from some of the organs in your body and reduces the effect of the ailments.

Make sure that you stick to the dosage given by the doctor throughout the course of medication. An overdose of the medicine can cause many side effects like headache, vomiting, dry mouth, nausea, dilated pupils, decreased sweating, nasal congestion, stuffiness, weakness or nervousness and a few others.

You must consult a doctor with immediate effect if you experience any of the side effects for a long time. Breastfeeding women and pregnant women must avoid the medication as it can cause serious side effects to the child/foetus and the mother as well.

Take as directed before meals; do not increase dose and do not discontinue without consulting prescriber. Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressant medications (antihistamines, sleeping aids, antidepressants) unless approved by prescriber. Void before taking medication.

This drug may impair mental alertness (use caution when driving or engaging in tasks that require alertness until response to drug is known); constipation (increased dietary fluid, fruit, or fiber and increased exercise may help).

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs)

• Allergic Reaction

• Glaucoma

• Severe Liver Impairment

• Ulcerative Colitis

• Myasthenia Gravis

• Nausea

• Sleepiness

• Dizziness

• Blurred Vision

• Dry Mouth

• Nervousness

• Weakness

• Constipation

• Difficulty Or Painful Urination

• Confusion

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  The tablet can cause excessive drowsiness or dizziness when consumed with alcohol, making it imperative that you do not consume alcohol with this.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must not consume this medication as it can cause serious health issues to the foetus and in turn the mothers as well. Use it only when specifically prescribed by the doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women must consume the medicine only after consultation with a doctor. Consume it only if the benefits outweigh the risks involved.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
  should not drive or use machines

• Does this affect kidney function?

  It is important that you be cautious with the intake of medication as people with renal impairment can get affected by it and the medicine can hamper the proper functioning of kidney. It can cause some unexpected side effects as well in some cases. Therefore, it is always better that you discuss about your other health problems as well with the doctor.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no sufficient information available regarding this, so you must consult a doctor for this. People suffering from any liver related issues must take the medication only after seeking advice from a doctor.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of the effects usually lasts for 8-10 hours and hence the medicine should be taken twice a day. It can differ from person to person, so consult with a doctor before making any changes in dosages.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of action can take a few hours. In some cases, it may take a day or two to see any considerable effect. Therefore, you must consult the doctor to understand more about the dosage patterns.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit-forming tendencies have been seen with the use of this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Normaxin 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Colinorm Tablet

  Lancer Health Care Pvt Ltd

• Cyclon 2.5 Mg/5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

  Jupiter Pharmaceutical Ltd

• Clistar 2.5 Mg/5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

  Organic Laboratories

• Surex D Tablet

  Surge Biotech Pvt Ltd

• Serecon D 2.5 Mg/5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

  Unimarck Healthcare Ltd

• Clidox 2.5 Mg/5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

  Moraceae Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Spasbal 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet

  Kim Lab

• Molib Spas Tablet

  Algen Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Zibra 2.5 Mg/5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

  Rapross Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Noribs Tablet

  Thrift Pharmaceuticals

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  It is advised that you do not miss the dosages of the medicine. If you miss a dose, make sure you take it as soon as you remember. Do not consume the medicine if you are close to the time of next dosage. Avoid double dosage of this medicine.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  If there is a case of overdose, make sure that you consult a doctor with immediate effect. In such cases, you might experience symptoms like headache, nausea, dry mouth, dilated pupils or vomiting.

Normaxin is a drug that acts as an anticholinergic. The medication inhibits the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors on secretory glands, smooth muscles and on the central nervous system. It blocks the acetylcholine receptors present on the smooth muscles thereby causing the muscles to relax. It also controls excessive secretion from not only stomach but also from bronchial, tracheal and pharyngeal muscles.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  The medicine can cause increased drowsiness, dizziness or calmness upon interaction with alcohol and therefore, it is advised that you avoid alcohol throughout the course of medication.

• Interaction with Medicine

  The Normaxin tablet can interact with certain ingredients or medicines to cause adverse side effects. People consuming medicines or supplements like acetaminophen, amantadine, antacids, antihistamines, aspirin, benzodiazepines, buprenorphine, caffeine or clozapine should take extra precautions while this medicine. Discuss regarding the medicines you are already taking with the doctor before starting with this medication.

• Interaction with Disease

  The medicine can interact with diseases like severe ulcerative colitis, severe liver problems, renal impairment, myasthenia gravis and glaucoma. In any case, it is advised that you discuss about your medical history with the doctor before starting with the medication.

• Interaction with Food

  There is no sufficient information regarding interactions of food substances with this medicine.

• Ques : What is Normaxin 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet?

  Ans : It contains Chlordiazepoxide, Clidinium bromide, and Dicyclomine as an active ingredient in it. Chlordiazepoxide is a derivative of benzodiazepine that belongs to the group of anxiolytics. Normaxin is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, It is used as an antispasmodic drug which relaxes muscles.

• Ques : What is Normaxin 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet used for?

  Ans : Normaxin is used to treat, prevent and control conditions like:

  1. Irritable bowel syndrome
  2. Menstrual cramps
  3. Pain in stomach
  4. Muscle spasm
  5. Anxiety
  6. Colic pain
  7. Gastric mobility disturbance
  8. Peptic ulcer
  9. Lethargy
  10. Weakness
  11. Loss of appetite
  12. Dry mouth
  13. Constipation
  14. Insomnia
  15. Diverticulitis
  16. Delirium

• Ques : What are the side effects of Normaxin 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet?

  Ans : Here are some side effects of Normaxin which are mentioned below:

  1. Nausea or vomiting
  2. Dizziness
  3. Blurred vision
  4. Fainting
  5. Constipation
  6. Unsteadiness
  7. Diarrhoea
  8. Skin rashes
  9. Heartburn
  10. Angioedema
  11. Shortness in breathing
  12. Abdominal cramps
  13. Loss of appetite
  14. Headache
  15. Upset stomach
  16. Weakness
  17. Drowsiness
  18. Altered mood
  19. Lethargy/li>

• Ques : Can Normaxin 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?

  Ans : It is not advised during pregnancy as it poses risk to the foetus. In case of emergency, consultation from doctor is necessary. On the basis of clinical condition he/she will advise you the dosage.

• Ques : Is the Normaxin 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet an Antibiotic?

  Ans : No, Normaxin is not an antibiotic medication. It comes under Anti-spasmodic Drug.

• Ques : Is Normaxin 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

  Ans : Normaxin is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. It is advised to use this medication after consulting doctor.

• Ques : How frequent should i take Normaxin 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet?

  Ans : It is advised to take Normaxin with the Doctor's consultation, as he/she will prescribe the correct dosage of this medication.

• Ques : Can Normaxin 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet be taken after empty Stomach?

  Ans : Yes, Normaxin is advised to consume on an empty Stomach.

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