Barium Tablet 5 mg (Diazepam)

Adult dose

○ Adults 1. Take 2-10㎎ of diazepam orally 2-4 times daily; for skeletal muscle spasm, administer 3-4 times daily. 2. Preanesthetic medication: Take 5-10㎎ of this medicine orally at bedtime or before surgery. 3. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms: Administer an initial dose of 10㎎ 3-4 times, then reduce to 5㎎ per dose and administer 3-4 times daily until needed. 4. Elderly and debilitated patients: Administer an initial dose of 2-2.5㎎ of this medicine 1-2 times daily, and gradually increase if needed. The lowest possible dose should be administered to elderly patients. 5. Patients with hepatic impairment: This medicine should not be administered to patients with severe hepatic impairment. The lowest possible dose should be administered to patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment.

Child dose

○ Children Start treatment at the lowest effective dose and increase as needed, but keep the treatment duration to a minimum. Administer an initial dose of 1-2.5㎎ of this medicine 3-4 times daily. The dosage range is 0.1-0.3㎎/kg daily, divided into 3-4 oral doses. Do not administer to infants 6 months of age or younger.

This medication should not be taken with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants as it can lead to severe drowsiness or significant impairment of respiratory and cardiac function. The concurrent use with narcotics can be very dangerous; therefore, it should only be used at the minimum effective dose and duration when absolutely necessary, and the patient's condition should be closely monitored. Patients with acute glaucoma, severe myasthenia gravis, those with allergies to this drug or similar drugs, severe respiratory distress, infants under 6 months, patients with sleep apnea syndrome, individuals with a history of alcohol or drug dependence, those with severe liver dysfunction, and people with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Caution should be exercised when administering this medication to patients with heart, liver, or kidney problems, brain damage, young children, elderly patients, those with moderate respiratory failure, or patients with depression, as side effects may be more pronounced. Long-term high-dose use of this medication can lead to dependence; if it is suddenly discontinued, withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, headaches, and muscle spasms may occur, so dosages should be reduced gradually under medical supervision. Drowsiness or dizziness may occur during treatment, making it advisable not to drive or operate machinery. If any mental abnormality symptoms appear, immediate consultation with a doctor is necessary. This medication may interact with several other drugs, so inform the physician or pharmacist if you are taking other medications, particularly if taking certain antibiotics, antifungals, antidepressants, narcotic pain relievers, or antihistamines. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and nursing mothers should avoid it whenever possible. Elderly patients or young children may respond more sensitively to this medication, so starting with a lower dose and careful monitoring is advisable. In case of overdose, severe drowsiness, coma, or respiratory distress may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention.

• Severe sedation
• respiratory depression
• cardiovascular depression
• coma
• death
• dependence
• tremors
• instability
• insomnia
• anxiety

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is best to store at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Light yellow round tablet

Package unit

100 tablets (25 tablets/PTP packaging × 4)