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Alcohol - problem drinking - Management
Chlordiazepoxide detoxification regimen (over 7 days)
Age from 18 years onwards
Day 1 or 2: chlordiazepoxide 20mg four times a day
Chlordiazepoxide 10mg capsules
Take two capsules four times a day.
Supply 8 capsules.
Day 3 or 4: chlordiazepoxide 15mg four times a day
Chlordiazepoxide 5mg capsules
Take three capsules four times a day.
Supply 12 capsules.
Day 5: chlordiazepoxide 10mg four times a day
Chlordiazepoxide 10mg capsules
Take one capsule four times a day.
Supply 4 capsules.
Day 6: chlordiazepoxide 10mg twice a day
Chlordiazepoxide 10mg capsules
Take one capsule twice a day.
Supply 2 capsules.
Day 7: chlordiazepoxide 10mg at night
Chlordiazepoxide 10mg capsules
Take one capsule at night.
Supply 1 capsule.
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