Diazepam Elixir (Orion) TM
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Active ingredients: diazepam
Pack: Diazepam Elixir (Orion) 10 mg/10 mL oral liquid, 100 mL, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ORION DIAZEPAM 10mg/10mL oral liquid bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INDICATIONS AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2003: Diazepam is indicated in the management of anxiety disorders and for the short term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Diazepam is a useful adjunct for the relief of reflux muscle spasm due to local trauma (injury, inflammation) to muscles, bones and joints. It is also indicated in the management of cerebral spasiticity due to upper motor neuron lesions such as cerebral palsy and paraplegia, and spasticity in athetosis and stiff man syndrome. In acute alcohol withdrawal, diazepam may be useful in the symptomatic relief of acute agitation, tremor, impending or acute delirium tremens and hallucinosis.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Oral Liquid, solution
- Oral
- Clear, colourless, slightly viscous liquid
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 100mL pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient diazepam
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
