cromide forte 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is cromide forte 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg tablet used for?
Avidip (Clidinium + Chlordiazepoxide) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Clidinium (2.5mg) + Chlordiazepoxide (5mg), which Clidinium: anticholinergic, reduces GI motility and secretions; Chlordiazepoxide. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Clidinium + Chlordiazepoxide
- Manufacturer: Leeford Healthcare Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cromide forte 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcer disease, anxiety with GI symptoms
Off-label uses: Not well documented
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Clidinium + Chlordiazepoxide |
| Brand Name | Avidip |
| Manufacturer | Leeford Healthcare Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Anticholinergic + Benzodiazepine |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC, protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Clidinium: anticholinergic, reduces GI motility and secretions; Chlordiazepoxide: benzodiazepine, enhances GABA-A receptor activity, producing anxiolytic and sedative effects
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cromide forte 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cromide forte 2.5 mg/5 mg/10 mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Respiratory depression
- Severe allergic reaction
- Paradoxical excitation
- Dependence
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Blood dyscrasias
- Jaundice
- Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased anticoagulant effect |
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Increased chlordiazepoxide levels |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased digoxin levels due to reduced GI motility |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CNS depressants (e.g., opioids, barbiturates)
- MAO inhibitors
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antacids
- Antihistamines
- Antipsychotics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Caffeine
- Oral contraceptives
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase chlordiazepoxide levels
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Additive CNS depression; avoid concurrent use
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, narrow-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, severe hepatic impairment, pregnancy (first trimester)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function, renal function, CNS depression, anticholinergic effects
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; flumazenil for chlordiazepoxide overdose; physostigmine for severe anticholinergic symptoms
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double