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Chlordiazepoxide

Generic Name
Chlordiazepoxide
Brand Names
Chlorax, Librax
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C16H14ClN3O
CAS Number
58-25-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
6RZ6XEZ3CR

Overview

An anxiolytic benzodiazepine derivative with anticonvulsant, sedative, and amnesic properties. It has also been used in the symptomatic treatment of alcohol withdrawal.

Indication

Chlordiazepoxide is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety, withdrawal symptoms of acute alcoholism, and preoperative apprehension and anxiety. In combination with amitriptyline, chlordiazepoxide is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe depression. In combination with clidinium, chlordiazepoxide is indicated to control emotional and somatic factors in gastrointestinal disorders, and is used as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of peptic ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome and acute enterocolitis.

Associated Conditions

  • Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Preoperative Anxiety
  • Acute Enterocolitis

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2025/06/03
Phase 2
Recruiting
2025/04/10
Not Applicable
Recruiting
General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region
2024/05/22
Phase 2
Completed
2024/02/26
Not Applicable
Recruiting
Phramongkutklao College of Medicine and Hospital
2023/11/02
Phase 3
Completed
2022/11/30
Phase 3
Recruiting
2022/10/26
Phase 2
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
2021/03/25
Phase 4
Completed
F.D. Roosevelt Teaching Hospital with Policlinic Banska Bystrica
2020/05/19
Phase 3
UNKNOWN
2018/09/06
Not Applicable
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Sunrise Pharmaceutical, Inc.
11534-197
ORAL
5 mg in 1 1
8/8/2022
Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC
43353-969
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
11/22/2017
Contract Pharmacy Services-PA
67046-909
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
10/3/2017
Marlex Pharmaceuticals Inc
10135-622
ORAL
5 mg in 1 1
6/28/2016
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
62332-744
ORAL
5 mg in 1 1
10/5/2023
Chartwell RX, LLC
62135-696
ORAL
5 mg in 1 1
10/5/2023
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
54868-0070
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
12/28/2011
Contract Pharmacy Services-PA
67046-912
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
8/31/2017
Aidarex Pharmaceuticals LLC
53217-183
ORAL
25 mg in 1 1
3/1/2017
Epic Pharma, LLC
42806-565
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
2/7/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
CHLOBAX TABLET
SIN08651P
TABLET, SUGAR COATED
5 mg
4/19/1996
AA PHARMA CHLORAX CAPSULE
SIN03049P
CAPSULE
5 mg
6/7/1989
BENPINE TABLET 5 mg
ATLANTIC LABORATORIES CORPN LTD
SIN01907P
TABLET, SUGAR COATED
5 mg
6/20/1988

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE CAP 2.5MG
N/A
N/A
N/A
9/16/1986

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
Chlordiazepoxide & Amitriptyline 10/25 mg Tablets Bottle
368272
Medicine
A
6/4/2021
Chlordiazepoxide & Amitriptyline 5/12.5 mg Tablets Bottle
368273
Medicine
A
6/4/2021

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
CHLORAX
aa pharma inc
00618454
Capsule - Oral
5 MG
12/31/1984
NOVO-POXIDE 5MG
novopharm limited
00020915
Capsule - Oral
5 MG / CAP
12/31/1970
NOVO-POXIDE 25MG
novopharm limited
00020931
Capsule - Oral
25 MG / CAP
12/31/1970
MEDILIUM CAP 5MG
medic laboratory ltée
00134325
Capsule - Oral
5 MG / CAP
12/31/1971
CHLORDIAZEPOXYDE 25 CAP
00448737
Capsule - Oral
25 MG / CAP
12/31/1981
CORAX CAP 10MG
icn canada ltd.
00235873
Capsule - Oral
10 MG / CAP
12/31/1968
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
aa pharma inc
00522996
Capsule - Oral
25 MG
12/31/1981
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE CAP 5MG
PRO DOC LIMITEE
00363596
Capsule - Oral
5 MG / CAP
12/31/1976
CORAX CAP 25MG
icn canada ltd.
00267090
Capsule - Oral
25 MG / CAP
12/31/1973
PRO CHLORAX
PRO DOC LIMITEE
00636223
Capsule - Oral
5 MG
12/31/1984

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

Medicine Name
MA Holder
MA Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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