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Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet


Product introduction

Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). It prevents the sudden spasm of muscles to relieve stomach pain and cramps. It also promotes easy passage of gas to reduce stomach discomfort.

Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, constipation, nervousness, dryness in mouth, difficulty in urination, confusion, weakness, blurred vision, and coordination impaired. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Lifestyle modifications like having fiber-rich diet, avoiding foods that trigger your symptoms, increasing fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Benefits of Clidox Tablet

In Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Clidox Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Clidox

  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Nervousness
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Difficulty in urination
  • Confusion
  • Sleepiness
  • Weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Impaired coordination

How to use Clidox Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Clidox Tablet works

Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Clidinium, Chlordiazepoxide and Dicyclomine. Clidinium and Dicyclomine are antispasmodics which work by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). They stop sudden muscle contractions (spasms). This relieves cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Clidox Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet is prescribed to give relief from the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
  • If you are due to have an operation or any dental treatment, please tell the doctor carrying out the treatment that you are taking Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet. This is because Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet increases the effects of some anesthetics.
  • Inform your doctor if you have an enlarged prostate gland, glaucoma, or trouble passing urine.
  • If you are 65 or older, use Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet with care. You could have more side effects.
  • If you develop any new symptoms, or if your symptoms get worse, make an appointment to see your doctor for further advice.
  • Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet is prescribed to give relief from the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
  • If you are due to have an operation or any dental treatment, please tell the doctor carrying out the treatment that you are taking Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet. This is because Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet increases the effects of some anesthetics.
  • Inform your doctor if you have an enlarged prostate gland, glaucoma, or trouble passing urine.
  • If you are 65 or older, use Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet with care. You could have more side effects.
  • If you develop any new symptoms, or if your symptoms get worse, make an appointment to see your doctor for further advice.

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Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL

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FAQs

Is it safe to use Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet?

Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet is safe for most of the patients when taken as per the doctor's advice. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea, constipation, nervousness, dryness in the mouth, difficulty in urination, confusion, sleepiness, weakness, dizziness, blurred vision, impaired coordination and other uncommon or rare side effects. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.

Can the use of Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?

Yes, the use of Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk, food or with antacids can prevent nausea. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. In case of vomiting, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small frequent sips. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists and you notice signs of dehydration, like dark colored and strong-smelling urine and a low frequency of urination. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Can the use of Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet cause dryness in mouth?

Yes, the use of Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night. You may use lip balm if your lips are also dry.

Can the use of Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet cause dizziness?

Yes, the use of Clidox 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for sometime and resume once you feel better.
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