20. Commonly Prescribed Medications - Alcohol Withdrawal

Last updated on 06/07/2022

Chlordiazepozide (Librium) (C2H5OH Withdrawal)

Dosage Frequency Route
10-40 mg
Dose to be reduced over 5-7 days as per local policy
QDS PO

Pabrinex (Prevention of Wernicke’s ★)

Dosage Frequency Route
Vial 1 + 11 (1 pair) in 50-100mls N/S over 30mins OD x3-5 days IV
★ Treatment of Wernicke’s if Pabrinex Vial 1 + 11 BD/TDS for up to 14 days, review after 2 days.

Thiamine (Prevention of Wernicke’s) (Start after Pabrinex)

Dosage Frequency Route
100 mg TDS OD for 1-3 months PO

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