Chlophedianol and pseudoephedrine and Librax

• Generic Name: chlophedianol / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Clofera, Rondec-D

Chlophedianol is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Chlophedianol and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat stuffy nose, cough, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Chlophedianol and pseudoephedrine will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Chlophedianol and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: chlordiazepoxide / clidinium
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Librax, Clindex, Chlordinium

Librax is a capsule containing a combination of chlordiazepoxide and clidinium. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine that affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced. Clidinium reduces stomach acid and decreases intestinal spasms.

Librax is a medicine that may be effective in treating stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, or symptoms related to intestinal infection. Librax is given together with other medications to treat these conditions.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined that Librax is "possibly" effective in treating these conditions.