Serepax 30mg Tablet

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Last updated on 01 Feb 2026 | 11:00 PM (IST)

Serepax 30mg Tablet relieves symptoms of anxiety such as irritability, restlessness, lack of concentration, fatigue, sweating, increased heart rate, and unwanted or racing thoughts. It may also be used in alcoholics to treat anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal.

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General Information

Contains

Oxazepam (30mg)

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Pfizer Ltd

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Product introduction

Serepax 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming.

If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety. It should only be used for a limited period as long term use of this medicine is not recommended.

Serepax 30mg Tablet may cause dizziness and sleepiness as side effects of this medicine, so do not drive if you have taken this medicine. Moreover, driving under the influence of this medicine is also considered as an offense. Other common side effects of this medicine include nausea, lethargy, edema, slurred speech, tremor, altered libido, and rashes. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

It should be noted that in elderly patients this medicine may reduce muscle tone and increased the risk of falls. You should avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it will increase drowsiness. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before taking this medicine.

Uses of Serepax Tablet

Benefits of Serepax Tablet

Short term anxiety
Short-term anxiety can cause constant worry, restlessness, and sleep disturbances, affecting daily functioning. Serepax 30mg Tablet is used to calm the nervous system, helping reduce anxious thoughts and physical symptoms like tension and insomnia. It supports emotional stability and improves overall quality of life during stressful periods.

Alcohol withdrawal
Alcohol withdrawal can lead to symptoms like agitation, tremors, and anxiety, which may become severe if not managed properly. Serepax 30mg Tablet is used to ease these symptoms by stabilizing brain activity. It helps ensure a safer and more comfortable withdrawal process, supporting recovery and reducing complications.

Side effects of Serepax Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Serepax

Edema (swelling)

How to use Serepax Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Serepax 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Serepax Tablet works

Serepax 30mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Quick tips

The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Serepax 30mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Serepax 30mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Serepax 30mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Serepax 30mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
As Serepax 30mg Tablet may affect how your muscles work or may make you feel sleepy or forgetful. It may also impair your alertness which can affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Serepax 30mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Use of Serepax 30mg Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Serepax 30mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Serepax 30mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Serepax with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Tramadol (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Oxazepam side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Oxazepam as per the observations. It is advised to avoid driving or undertaking other tasks requiring skill and alertness.

Severe

Clozapine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, tremors, sleep disturbances or mood changes and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Severe

Tramadol (Oral Route)

Severe

Morphine (Oral Route)

Severe

Codeine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Serepax 30mg Tablet prescribed for?

Serepax 30mg Tablet is a medicine used to provide short-term relief from symptoms of anxiety. It is also effective in managing the symptoms that occur during alcohol withdrawal, such as agitation and tension.

How does taking Serepax 30mg Tablet help with my anxiety?

Serepax 30mg Tablet produces a calming effect on your brain and nervous system. As a member of the benzodiazepine class of medicines, it works by slowing down excessive activity in the brain, which helps you feel more relaxed and less anxious.

How quickly does Serepax 30mg Tablet start to work?

Serepax 30mg Tablet has a relatively slow onset of action compared to some other medicines in the same class. After taking the medicine, you can generally expect to feel the effects beginning within one to three hours.

Can Serepax 30mg Tablet also help me with trouble sleeping?

Yes. If your insomnia is directly related to your anxiety, Serepax 30mg Tablet can help. Because it helps to calm your mind and reduce anxiety, it can make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Why is it important not to stop taking Serepax 30mg Tablet suddenly?

You should never stop taking Serepax 30mg Tablet abruptly, especially if you have been taking it for more than a few days. Stopping suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms. Your doctor will provide instructions on how to safely and gradually reduce your dose when it is time to stop.

What key things should I tell my doctor before I start taking Serepax 30mg Tablet?

Before you start taking Serepax 30mg Tablet, it is very important to inform your doctor about your full medical history. Be sure to mention if you have any lung or breathing problems, liver or kidney disease, a history of depression, or a personal or family history of substance abuse.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

1,4- benzodiazepines

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Benzodiazepines

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

Stahl SM, editor. Oxazepam. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 493-96.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1036.
Oxazepam [FDA Label]. Philadelphia, PA: Wyeth laboratories Inc.; 2000. [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Oxazepam. [Updated 2018 Oct 31]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Serepax Tablet

Benefits of Serepax Tablet

Side effects of Serepax Tablet

How to use Serepax Tablet

How Serepax Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Tramadol (Injection Route)

Clozapine (Oral Route)

Tramadol (Oral Route)

Morphine (Oral Route)

Codeine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Serepax 30mg Tablet prescribed for?

How does taking Serepax 30mg Tablet help with my anxiety?

How quickly does Serepax 30mg Tablet start to work?

Can Serepax 30mg Tablet also help me with trouble sleeping?

Why is it important not to stop taking Serepax 30mg Tablet suddenly?

What key things should I tell my doctor before I start taking Serepax 30mg Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

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