FDA label
What is chlordiazepoxide used for?
The FDA-approved uses of chlordiazepoxide, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Chlordiazepoxide HCl capsules are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short term relief of symptoms of anxiety, withdrawal symptoms of acute alcoholism, and preoperative apprehension and anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic.”
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Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride, capsule
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Couper LLC (ANDA084769). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Chlordiazepoxide HCl capsules are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short term relief of symptoms of anxiety, withdrawal symptoms of acute alcoholism, and preoperative apprehension and anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic.
The effectiveness of chlordiazepoxide HCl capsules 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.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 511264f5-024b-350a-e063-6394a90a51e9, version 1, effective May 5, 2026. NDC 67046-0910, one of 23 listings for this product.
Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride, capsule, gelatin coated
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Epic Pharma, LLC (ANDA085461). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short term relief of symptoms of anxiety, withdrawal symptoms of acute alcoholism, and preoperative apprehension and anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic.
The effectiveness of chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride capsules 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.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 2e198c16-a929-4028-8f96-25dd23f74b10, version 3, effective February 7, 2023. NDC 42806-564, one of 5 listings for this product.
Questions
What is chlordiazepoxide used for?
The FDA label says: “Chlordiazepoxide HCl capsules are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short term relief of symptoms of anxiety, withdrawal symptoms of acute alcoholism, and preoperative apprehension and anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic.”
What drug class is chlordiazepoxide?
FDA lists chlordiazepoxide in the Benzodiazepine established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.