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Valinex-5 Tablet

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-0063 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 27 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Valinex-5 Tablet
NAFDAC number
04-0063
Active ingredient
Diazepam
Strength
5 mg
Form
Tablet
Pack size
20 x 1 x 10's (in blisters), 1 x 1000's (in HDPE container)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Vitabiotics Nigeria Limited
Approved
21 Dec 2023
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
20 Dec 2028
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Valinex-5 Tablet is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (04-0063). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Valinex-5 Tablet is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for diazepam, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

Boxed warning: RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH OPIOIDS; ABUSE, MISUSE, AND ADDICTION; and DEPENDENCE AND WITHDRAWAL REACTIONS • Concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. …
What it is used for

Diazepam tablets are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic. In acute alcohol withdrawal, diazepam tablets may be useful in the symptomatic relief of acute agitation, tremor, impending or acute delirium tremens and hallucinosis. …

Possible side effects

Side effects most commonly reported were drowsiness, fatigue, muscle weakness, and ataxia. The following have also been reported: Central Nervous System: confusion, depression, dysarthria, headache, slurred speech, tremor, vertigo Gastrointestinal System: constipation, nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances Special Senses: blurred vision, diplopia, dizziness Cardiovascular System: hypotension Psychiatric and Paradoxical Reactions: stimulation, restlessness, acute hyperexcited states, anxiety, agitation, aggressiveness, irritability, rage, hallucinations, psychoses, delusions, increased muscle spasticity, insomnia, sleep disturbances, and nightmares. …

Do not use if

Diazepam tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to diazepam and, because of lack of sufficient clinical experience, in pediatric patients under 6 months of age. Diazepam tablets are also contraindicated in patients with myasthenia gravis, severe respiratory insufficiency, severe hepatic insufficiency, and sleep apnea syndrome. …

Warnings

Risks from Concomitant Use with Opioids Concomitant use of benzodiazepiones, including diazepam tablets, and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Because of these risks, reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Observational studies have demonstrated that concomitant use of opioid analgesics and benzodiazepines increases the risk of drug-related mortality compared to use of opioids alone. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Neonatal Sedation and Withdrawal Syndrome Use of diazepam tablets late in pregnancy can result in sedation (respiratory depression, lethargy, hypotonia) and/or withdrawal symptoms (hyperreflexia, irritability, restlessness, tremors, inconsolable crying, and feeding difficulties) in the neonate (see PRECAUTIONS: Pregnancy ). …

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About Valinex-5 Tablet

What is in Valinex-5 Tablet?

Valinex-5 Tablet contains Diazepam (5 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Valinex-5 Tablet registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Valinex-5 Tablet is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-0063, and its registration is active as of 27 October 2026.

Has Valinex-5 Tablet been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Valinex-5 Tablet in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Valinex-5 Tablet is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number 04-0063, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Valinex-5 Tablet used for?

Diazepam tablets are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic. In acute alcohol withdrawal, diazepam tablets may be useful in the symptomatic relief of acute agitation, tremor, impending or acute delirium tremens and (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for diazepam. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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