Valium 5 mg Tablet

Composition of Valium 5 mg Tablet

Valium 5 mg Tablet contains Diazepam (5mg). It belongs to the Benzodiazepine / sedative-hypnotic class of medicines.

Uses of Valium 5 mg Tablet

Epilepsy Short term anxiety Alcohol withdrawal Muscle spasm

Key benefits

• In Epilepsy Valium 5 Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion
• uncontrollable jerking movements
• loss of awareness
• and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. In Short term anxiety Valium 5 Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews
• exams
• stage performances
• etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness
• tiredness
• difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. Valium 5 Tablet will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems. In Alcohol withdrawal Valium 5 Tablet is a medicine used
• along with social support and counseling
• to help people recover from alcohol addiction and to avoid having the urge to drink alcohol again. Valium 5 Tablet starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction. In Muscle spasm Valium 5 Tablet effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm
• thereby improving muscle movement. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous and it also has habit-forming potential. In general
• you should take the lowest dose that works
• for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better
• more active
• quality of life. Show More

How Valium 5 mg Tablet works

Valium 5 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.

How to take Valium 5 mg Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Valium 5 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Valium are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Valium 5 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

These medicines cause dependence. They are intended for the shortest possible course — usually two to four weeks — and are not a long-term treatment for anxiety or sleeplessness. Never stop a regular course suddenly. Withdrawal can cause severe anxiety, tremor and fits. Your doctor will taper it slowly. Do not drive or operate machinery. Drowsiness and slowed reactions can continue into the next day. Never combine with alcohol or with opioid painkillers — together they can stop your breathing. Older people are far more likely to fall, become confused or have memory problems on these medicines. Several of these are Schedule H1 medicines and must be dispensed against a prescription and entered in the pharmacy register.

Do not take Valium if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe breathing problems, sleep apnoea, or severe liver disease. Not for anyone with a history of dependence, except under specialist supervision.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol, opioids, antihistamines, muscle relaxants and other sedatives all deepen the sedation, sometimes fatally.

How to store Valium 5 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Valium 5 mg Tablet

Valium 5 Tablet helps treat short term anxiety. Safety of this medicine is not established for long-term use. Do not use it for more than 4 weeks. 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.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

NEURO CNS

Drug class:

Benzodiazepine / sedative-hypnotic

Chemical class:

1,4- benzodiazepines