What is Ksalol used for?

Q: What is Ksalol used for?

Ksalol ( alprazolam ) is available in Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Serbia. Ksalol belongs to a class of medications known as benzodiazepines. It’s prescribed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and insomnia. Ksalol is manufactured by Galenika and comes in three strengths: 0.25 mg 0.5 mg 1 mg Fake versions of Ksalol purchased illegally online have led to hospitalizations and deaths in Ireland. These counterfeit products have been found to contain fentanyl and other morphine-like substances as well as rat poison. Alprazolam is available by prescription in the United States. It comes in four strengths: 0.25 mg 0.5 mg 1 mg 2 mg The starting dosage of alprazolam for generalized anxiety disorder is 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg taken 3 times daily. The maximum recommended daily dosage is 4 mg. The starting dosage for panic disorder is 0.5 mg taken 3 times daily. For panic disorder, some people require 10 mg daily. Lower doses are recommended for adults ages 65 and older and for people with liver problems. Alprazolam is a controlled substance and carries a boxed warning about abuse, misuse, withdrawal and death. Side effects may include: Coordination problems Low blood pressure Slurred speech Increased libido Drowsiness Other brand names for alprazolam include: Alprazolam Intensol (oral solution) Xanax Xanax XR

Medically reviewed by Sally Chao, MD. Last updated on March 20, 2025.

Official Answer by Drugs.com

Ksalol (alprazolam) is available in Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Serbia. Ksalol belongs to a class of medications known as benzodiazepines. It’s prescribed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and insomnia.

Ksalol is manufactured by Galenika and comes in three strengths:

0.25 mg
0.5 mg
1 mg

Fake versions of Ksalol purchased illegally online have led to hospitalizations and deaths in Ireland. These counterfeit products have been found to contain fentanyl and other morphine-like substances as well as rat poison.

Alprazolam is available by prescription in the United States. It comes in four strengths:

0.25 mg
0.5 mg
1 mg
2 mg

The starting dosage of alprazolam for generalized anxiety disorder is 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg taken 3 times daily. The maximum recommended daily dosage is 4 mg.
The starting dosage for panic disorder is 0.5 mg taken 3 times daily. For panic disorder, some people require 10 mg daily. Lower doses are recommended for adults ages 65 and older and for people with liver problems. Alprazolam is a controlled substance and carries a boxed warning about abuse, misuse, withdrawal and death. Side effects may include:

Coordination problems
Low blood pressure
Slurred speech
Increased libido
Drowsiness

Other brand names for alprazolam include:

Alprazolam Intensol (oral solution)
Xanax
Xanax XR

References

Drugs.com. Ksalol. 2022. Available at: https://www.drugs.com/international/ksalol.html. [Accessed March 28, 2022].
Pharmaoffshore.com. Ksalol (alprazolam) 1 mg tablet. 2022. Available at: https://pharmaoffshore.co/shop/anti-depressant/xanax-alprazolam-ksalol-brand-1-mg/. [Accessed March 28, 2022].
Galenika. Prescription drugs. Available at: https://galenika.rs/prescription-drugs/. [Accessed March 28, 2022].
MedsSafety.com. How to spot fake Ksalol 1 mg. March 28, 2022. Available at: https://medssafety.com/how-to-spot-fake-ksalol-1mg/. [Accessed March 28, 2022].
U.S. National Library of Medicine DailyMed. Alprazolam tablets, for oral use, CIV. March 31, 2021. Available at: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/getFile.cfm?setid=a23063c0-099a-4256-b95f-3a857bbf704b&type=pdf. [Accessed March 28, 2022].

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