Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Diastat
- Diastat Pediatric
Descriptions
Diazepam rectal gel is used to control certain seizure disorders such as epilepsy.
Diazepam is a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants, which are medicines that slow down the nervous system.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Aug. 01, 2019
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