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INDICATIONS
Oxazepam is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic.
Anxiety associated with depression is also responsive to Oxazepam therapy.
This product has been found particularly useful in the management of anxiety, tension, agitation, and irritability in older patients.
Alcoholics with acute tremulousness, inebriation, or with anxiety, associated with alcohol withdrawal are responsive to therapy.
The effectiveness of Oxazepam in long-term use, that is, more than 4 months, has not been assessed by systematic clinical studies. The physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Because of the flexibility of this product and the range of emotional disturbances responsive to it, dosage should be individualized for maximum beneficial effects.
USUAL DOSE
| Mild-to-moderate anxiety, with associated tension, irritability, agitation, or related symptoms of functional origin or secondary to organic disease. | 10 to 15 mg, 3 or 4 times daily |
| Severe anxiety syndromes, agitation, or anxiety associated with depression. | 15 to 30 mg, 3 or 4 times daily |
| Older patients with anxiety, tension, irritability, and agitation. | Initial dosage: 10 mg, 3 times daily. If necessary, increase cautiously to 15 mg, 3 or 4 times daily. |
| Alcoholics with acute inebriation, tremulousness, or anxiety on withdrawal. | 15 to 30 mg, 3 or 4 times daily |
This product is not indicated in children under 6 years of age. Absolute dosage for children 6 to 12 years of age is not established.
HOW SUPPLIED
Oxazepam capsules are available as follows:
| 10 mg - | Each pink opaque gelatin capsule imprinted P 067 contains 10 mg of Oxazepam. Capsules are supplied in bottles of 100 (NDC 0228-2067-10), 500 (NDC 0228-2067-50), and 1000 (NDC 0228-2067-96). |
| 15 mg - | Each red opaque gelatin capsule imprinted R 069 contains 15 mg of Oxazepam. Capsules are supplied in bottles of 100 (NDC 0228-2069-10), 500 (NDC 0228-2069-50), and 1000 (NDC 0228-2069-96). |
| 30 mg - | Each maroon opaque gelatin capsule imprinted R 073 contains 30 mg of Oxazepam. Capsules are supplied in bottles of 100 (NDC 0228-2073-10), 500 (NDC 0228-2073-50), and 1000 (NDC 0228-2073-96). |
Keep tightly closed.
Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP.
Store at controlled room temperature 15°- 30° C (59°- 86° F).
CAUTION: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription.
Generic Name: Oxazepam
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