Healthcare Gazette - 2017 May/Jun

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The 2-in-1 treatment for IBS* associated with anxiety 1-3 Psychological

Anxiolytic Relieves Anxiety + Stress (5 mg Chlordiazepoxide)

STRESS DISRUPTS THE BGA**

Symptomatic

Anti-cholinergic Relieves Intestinal Spasms (2,5 mg Clidinium Bromide)

Librax® offers effective relief from symptoms of functional gastrointestinal disorders and is well tolerated 4,5 VISIT OUR WEBSITE at www.stressandmystomach.co.za where your patients can download the “IBS TRIGGER DIARY” to help them pin point their triggers.

*IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome. **BGA: Brain-Gut Axis. References. 1. South African registered package insert for Librax® (12 June 1998). 2. Librax® product monograph. http://www.rxlist.com/librax-drug.htm. Accessed 30 June 2011. 3. Sullivan MA, et al. Colonic myoelectrical activity in irritable-bowel syndrome. Effect of eating and anticholinergics. N Engl J Med 1978; 298: 878-883. 4. Wayne HH. A tranquilizer-anticolinergic preparation in functional gastrointestinal disorders: A double-blind evaluation. Calif Med 1969; 111(2): 79-83. 5. Sprung DJ. Do anticholinergic medications really pose a higher risk for adverse effects in irritable bowel syndrome patients over the age of 65? A community based study. Gastroentorology 2011; 140(5):S-359. Librax®, B994 (Act 101/ 1965). Each tablet contains 5mg chlordiazepoxide & 2,5mg of clidinium bromide. For full prescribing information refer the package insert approved by the medicines regulatory authority, 12 June 1998. MEDA Pharma South Africa (PTY) Ltd. Co. Reg.: 2010/000051/07. Suite #166, Private bag X9976, Sandton, 2146, South Africa. Toll free line: 0800 6332 72 (MEDA SA). E-mail: info@medapharma.co.za ZA.LIB.17.03.359.


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