Clodep 5 mg Tablet is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders. Additionally, Clodep 5 mg Tablet is used for the short-term relief of muscle spasms, symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, anxiety-causing insomnia or distress, and anxiety occurring with mental health problems.

Clodep 5 mg Tablet contains ‘Chlordiazepoxide’, which works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Thereby, Clodep 5 mg Tablet helps in treating anxiety.

You are advised to take Clodep 5 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as drowsiness, light-headedness, dizziness, sedation, slurred speech, lack of coordination, ataxia (unsteadiness and clumsiness), difficulty in controlling movements, and dependence. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Avoid taking Clodep 5 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as it may harm the fetus. Clodep 5 mg Tablet may pass into breastmilk, so avoid taking Clodep 5 mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Avoiding or handling machinery as Clodep 5 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, impaired concentration, blurred vision, and impaired muscular function. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Clodep 5 mg Tablet as it may cause increased drowsiness. Clodep 5 mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness were not established.

Clodep 5 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepine anxiolytics. Clodep 5 mg Tablet is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders. Additionally, Clodep 5 mg Tablet is used for the short-term relief of muscle spasms, symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, anxiety-causing insomnia or distress, and anxiety occurring with mental health problems. Clodep 5 mg Tablet works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Thereby, Clodep 5 mg Tablet helps in treating anxiety.

Do not take Clodep 5 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have reduced blood flow to the lungs, breathing problems, obsessional stress, hallucinations, delusions, sleep apnoea (stopping breathing while asleep), severe liver disorder, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), spinal or cerebral ataxia. Inform your doctor if you have long-term lung, kidney or liver disorder, schizophrenia, mania, history of drug abuse or alcoholism. Clodep 5 mg Tablet may be habit-forming, so inform your doctor if you have a history of drug addiction or abuse. Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription, non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements. Please do not stop taking Clodep 5 mg Tablet on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid taking Clodep 5 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause harm the fetus. Clodep 5 mg Tablet may pass into breastmilk, so avoid taking Clodep 5 mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding.