Both Gast-Reg and Librax are used to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional gastrointestinal disorders, but they differ in their active ingredients, their mechanism of action, and their specific uses. Understanding these differences helps determine the most appropriate medication for symptom relief.
Gast-Reg Tablets Ingredients
Gast-Reg Tablets contain the active ingredient trimebutine. Trimebutine is a motility regulator. It works by modifying the smooth muscle movement in the intestines, stimulating motility in cases of decreased motility (constipation) and inhibiting motility in cases of increased motility (diarrhea). It also relieves spasms and pain associated with functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Librax Tablets Ingredients
Librax Tablets contain a combination of two active ingredients that work together to relieve the symptoms of IBS:
Chlordiazepoxide: A benzodiazepine, it is a mild sedative that helps reduce anxiety and tension, which can exacerbate IBS symptoms. Clidinium Bromide: It belongs to the anticholinergic class and works by relaxing the smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal tract, helping to reduce spasms and pain associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Information about Gast-Reg Tablets
Drug Class: Gastrointestinal Motility Regulator
Drug Classification: Benzoic Acid Derivatives
Pharmaceutical Form: Tablets
Pharmaceutical Family: Gastrointestinal Drugs
Active Ingredient: Trimebutine
Information about Librax Tablets
Drug Class: Combination Drugs for IBS
Drug Classification: Benzodiazepine and Anticholinergic
Pharmaceutical Form: Tablets
Pharmaceutical Family: Gastrointestinal Drugs, Central Nervous System Drugs
Active Ingredients: Chlordiazepoxide, Clidinium Bromide