Normaxin Rt Tablet

Normaxin Rt Tablet is primarily prescribed to treat patients with irritable bowel syndrome. It is a combination of medicine containing Chlordiazepoxide, Clidinium, Dicyclomine and Rabeprazole

This medicine is also used as an adjunct treatment of peptic ulcer. It must be taken as directed before meals; do not increase dose and do not discontinue without consulting prescriber first.

Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressant medications (antihistamines, sleeping aids, antidepressants) unless approved by prescriber. Avoid 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).

Report excessive and persistent anticholinergic effects (blurred vision, headache, flushing, tachycardia, nervousness, constipation, dizziness, insomnia, mental confusion or excitement, dry mouth, altered taste perception, dysphagia, palpitations, bradycardia, urinary hesitancy or retention, impotence, decreased sweating), or change in color of urine or stools.

Before using Normaxin Rt Tablet inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions. If you are pregnant, are planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding a baby, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you have any allergies to any medicines, foods or substances, you have a history of glaucoma, have liver/ lung/ muscle/ drug abuse problems or you smoke.

The dosage for Normaxin Rt Tablet should be determined by your doctor based on the patient specifications. The usual dosage for anxiety disorders and sedation is about 5-10 mg, taken thrice or four times a day. For alcohol withdrawal dosage is 50-100 mg, taken orally per day.

Use Normaxin Rt Tablet with caution with alcohol or other CNS depressants because of possible combined effects. Do not abruptly discontinue this medication after prolonged use; taper dose gradually.

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome Associated Diarrhea

• Allergy

• Glaucoma

• Nausea

• Weakness

• Dizziness

• Blurred Vision

• Dry Mouth

• Sleepiness

• Nervousness

• Flu-Like Symptoms

• Difficulty Or Painful Urination

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is found to be unsafe to consume alcohol while taking Normaxin Rt Tablet. Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women should consult doctor before using Normaxin Rt Tablet.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women should consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

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

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be exercised with impaired Renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken while prescribing Normaxin Rt Tablet in patients with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be required. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

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

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• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Normaxin Rt Tablet works through multiple mechanism as it is a composition of 4 active ingredients. Firslty, it is a kind of sedative, which is commonly used to treat anxiety, withdrawal symptoms and insomnia. The mechanism of action for the drug is not very well known, but the EEG arousal in blocked. Secondly, it contains Rabeprazole, which is a proton pump inhibitor drug and binds to H+/K+-exchanging ATPase in gastric parietal cells, resulting in blockage of acid secretion. Thirdly it contains Dicyclomine, which 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. lastly, it contains Clidinium which inhibits the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors on secretory glands, smooth muscles and on the central nervous system.

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 Medicine

  Additive effects may result from concomitant benzodiazepine and/or anticholinergic therapy.

• Interaction with Food

  Should be administered before meals.

• Interaction with Disease

  Normaxin Rt Tablet must not be prescribed in patients with Glaucoma; prostatic hypertrophy; benign bladder neck obstruction.

• Ques : What is Normaxin RT tablet?

  Ans : Normaxin Rt Tablet belongs to the benzodiazepine group of medicine, which treats anxiety disorder, irritable bowel syndrome and symptoms of acute withdrawal syndrome. This medicine contains Chlordiazepoxide, Clidinium Bromide, Dicyclomine and Ranitidine as active ingredients. Normaxin Rt Tablet works by blocking the action of histamine on proteins; relieving smooth muscle spasms of the gastrointestinal tract; calming the nerves in the brain and slowing down the natural movements of the gut while relaxing the muscles in the stomach.

• Ques : What is Normaxin RT tablet used for?

  Ans : Normaxin Rt Tablet is used for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, acid peptic disease, gastric ulcer, abdomen pain, and insomnia. Besides these, stomach ache, duodenal ulcer, anxiety, cramps and inflammation of the esophagus can also be treated with the help of this medicine. The patient should consult a doctor before using Normaxin Rt Tablet for any of the above conditions about its dosage and side effects it may cause.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Normaxin RT tablet?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects that may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Normaxin Rt Tablet. This is an exhaustive list. These side-effects have been observed but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. These include dry mouth, abdominal bloating, constipation and sometimes a headache. Apart from these, using it may also result in dizziness, diarrhea, low blood pressure, and cephalalgia. If any of these symptoms occur often or on daily basis, a doctor should be urgently consulted.

• Ques : Can the use of Normaxin RT cause dryness in mouth?

  Ans : Yes, dryness in the mouth is one of the side effects caused by the consumption of Normaxin Rt Tablet. The patient should consult a doctor before taking this medicine. The doctor should be informed about any ongoing medication or any allergies related to any of the constituents of this medicine. In case of any side effect occurs, the patient should not panic and report to some medical assistance.

• Ques : Can the use of Normaxin RT cause dizziness?

  Ans : Yes, using Normaxin RT can cause dizziness. It may also lead to sleepiness and dizziness.

• Ques : What is the storage condition for Normaxin RT?

  Ans : Normaxin RT should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. It is important to dispose unused medications and expired medications properly to avoid adverse effects.

• Ques : Should I use Normaxin RT empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : It is advised to consume Normaxin RT 20 minutes before food on an empty stomach.

• Ques : At what frequency do i need to use What is the storage condition for Normaxin RT?

  Ans : Normaxin RT should be taken twice a day for better results. It is advised to maintain a gap of 4-6 hours between two doses.

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• Dicyclomine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

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