Cebrum 5mg Tablet (10'S)

Manufacturer: Psycormedies

Salt Composition : Chlordiazepoxide(5mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

₹14.28

Strip of 10 Tablet

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Cebrum 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Cebrum 5mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Pharmacokinets

Pharmacokinetics. Chlordiazepoxide is a long-acting benzodiazepine drug. The half-life of Chlordiazepoxide is 5 – 30 hours but has an active benzodiazepine metabolite (desmethyldiazepam), which has a half-life of 36 – 200 hours.

Side Effects

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 Cebrum

Lightheadedness

Drowsiness

Sedation

Dizziness

Uncoordinated body movements

Fatigue

Unsteadiness

Balance disorder (loss of balance)

Contra Indications

Lightheadedness.

Drowsiness.

Sedation.

Uncoordinated body movements.

Fatigue.

Unsteadiness.

Balance disorder (loss of balance)

Pregnancy Related Information

Cebrum 5mg 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.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cebrum 5mg Tablet.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Cebrum 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.


Children Related Information

Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated

Indications

Chlordiazepoxide is used to treat anxiety and acute alcohol withdrawal. It is also used to relieve fear and anxiety before surgery. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect.

Interactions

Cebrum 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. <br>Avoid Cebrum 5mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Cebrum 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C

Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Cebrum 5mg 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.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor

It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

How To Use

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. Cebrum 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Cebrum 5mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

FAQs

Q. Does Cebrum 5mg Tablet work and what does Cebrum 5mg Tablet treat?

Cebrum 5mg Tablet is used for the short-term (2-4 weeks only) treatment of severe anxiety, which may occur alone or in association with sleeping problems (insomnia) or personality/behavioral disorders. It may also be used to treat muscle spasms, and to relieve alcohol withdrawal symptoms

Q. Is Cebrum 5mg Tablet addictive?

Yes. Cebrum 5mg Tablet is not recommended for long term use as it may increase the risk of dependence

Q. Is Cebrum 5mg Tablet stronger than Xanax?

Xanax is a trade name for active drug alprazolam which belongs to the same group of medicines as Cebrum 5mg Tablet called benzodiazepines. Cebrum 5mg Tablet used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or muscle spasms. Xanax (alprazolam) is used to treat severe anxiety and severe anxiety associated with depression

Q. Can I take ibuprofen with chlordiazepoxide?

Chlordiazepoxide has no known harmful interaction with ibuprofen. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does Cebrum 5mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Yes, Cebrum 5mg Tablet may make you sleepy

Q. Does Cebrum 5mg Tablet get you high?

Cebrum 5mg Tablet does have the risk of causing dependence on long term use due to the calming effects, which may be described by some as ‘getting high