Generic name: diazepam
Dosage form: rectal gel
Drug classes:Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants, Benzodiazepines
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2021.
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Diazepam Rectal Gel Description
Diazepam Rectal Gel rectal delivery system is a non-sterile diazepam gel provided in a prefilled, unit-dose, rectal delivery system. Diazepam Rectal Gel contains 5 mg/mL diazepam, propylene glycol, ethyl alcohol (10%), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, sodium benzoate, benzyl alcohol (1.5%), benzoic acid and water. Diazepam Rectal Gel is clear to slightly yellow and has a pH between 6.5 - 7.2.
Diazepam, the active ingredient of Diazepam Rectal Gel, is a benzodiazepine anticonvulsant with the chemical name 7-chloro-1,3-dihydro-1-methyl-5-phenyl-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one. The structural formula is as follows:
