Chlordiazepoxide Capsules and Xerese

• Generic Name: chlordiazepoxide
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Librium, Libritabs, Poxi, Mitran, Formerly available as Librium

Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Chlordiazepoxide affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety.

Chlordiazepoxide is used to treat anxiety disorders. Chlordiazepoxide may be used short-term to treat anxiety you may have before a surgery. Chlordiazepoxide is also used to treat anxiety or withdrawal symptoms of alcoholism.

Chlordiazepoxide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: acyclovir / hydrocortisone topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Xerese

Xerese cream contains a combination of acyclovir and hydrocortisone. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Hydrocortisone is a topical (for the skin) corticosteroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

Xerese cream is a prescription medicine used to treat cold sores in people who are at least 12 years old.

Xerese will not cure or prevent cold sores caused by herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection.