aculip h 12.5mg/5mg tablet - Amitriptyline (12.5mg) + Chlordiazepoxide (5mg) medicine

aculip h 12.5mg/5mg tablet

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๐Ÿญ Shine Pharmaceuticals Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 21, 2026
๐Ÿคฐ Pregnancy Category D ๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 21, 2026

What is aculip h 12.5mg/5mg tablet used for?

Amixide-H Tablet (Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Amitriptyline (12.5mg) + Chlordiazepoxide (5mg), which Amitriptyline inhibits reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine; Chlordiazepoxid. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide
  • Manufacturer: Shine Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: D
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š aculip h 12.5mg/5mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Depression with anxiety, mixed anxiety-depressive disorder

Off-label uses: Chronic pain, fibromyalgia, insomnia, panic disorder

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Amitriptyline + Chlordiazepoxide
Brand NameAmixide-H Tablet
ManufacturerShine Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassTricyclic antidepressant + Benzodiazepine
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC, protect from light and moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed orally
DistributionWidely distributed, crosses blood-brain barrier and placenta
Protein BindingAmitriptyline: 96%; Chlordiazepoxide: 96-98%
MetabolismHepatic via CYP2D6 (amitriptyline) and CYP3A4 (chlordiazepoxide)
Half-LifeAmitriptyline: 10-50 hours; Chlordiazepoxide: 5-30 hours
ExcretionRenal (metabolites)
BioavailabilityAmitriptyline: 30-60%; Chlordiazepoxide: ~100%
Onset of Action1-2 hours
Peak Plasma TimeAmitriptyline: 2-6 hours; Chlordiazepoxide: 1-4 hours
Duration of ActionAmitriptyline: 24-48 hours; Chlordiazepoxide: 24-48 hours

How It Works

Amitriptyline inhibits reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine; Chlordiazepoxide enhances GABA-A receptor activity

Mechanism Steps

1Amitriptyline binds to serotonin and norepinephrine transporters, inhibiting reuptake
2Increased synaptic serotonin and norepinephrine levels enhance mood
3Chlordiazepoxide binds to GABA-A receptor benzodiazepine site

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take aculip h 12.5mg/5mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of aculip h 12.5mg/5mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Blurred vision
  • Dizziness

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • QT prolongation
  • Seizures
  • Serotonin syndrome
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Respiratory depression

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Agranulocytosis
  • Cholestatic jaundice
  • Paradoxical excitement

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
MAOIs Major Hypertensive crisis, serotonin syndrome
CNS depressants Major Additive sedation, respiratory depression
Warfarin Moderate Increased anticoagulant effect
Grapefruit juice Moderate Increased chlordiazepoxide levels

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • MAOIs
  • CNS depressants
  • Anticholinergics
  • QT-prolonging agents

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • CYP2D6 inhibitors
  • CYP3A4 inhibitors
  • Antihypertensives

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Oral contraceptives
  • Smoking

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

Avoid grapefruit juice (increases chlordiazepoxide levels)

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Enhanced CNS depression; avoid alcohol

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Recent MI, narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, MAOI use within 14 days, hypersensitivity

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

ECG, liver function, mental status, blood pressure, heart rate

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; excreted in breast milk

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Activated charcoal, supportive care, physostigmine for anticholinergic symptoms, flumazenil for benzodiazepine reversal (use with caution)

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; skip if close to next dose

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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Last reviewed on: Aug 21, 2026

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โญ User Reviews

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

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