Pill identification — FDA label match
BARR 159 Pill — Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride 25 mg (Green, Capsule)
A green capsule with the imprint BARR 159 matches the FDA label for Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride 25 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | BARR 159 |
|---|---|
| Imprint parts | BARR · 159 (the code is split across the pill — often one part per side) |
| Generic name | Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride |
| Active ingredient(s) | Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride 25 mg |
| Strength | 25 mg |
| Dosage form | Capsule |
| Colour | Green |
| Shape | Capsule |
| Size | 14 mm |
| Score | No score |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-0157-0, 70518-0157-1, 70518-0157-2, 24236-040-19, 24236-040-02 … (7 package codes in total) |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Chlordiazepoxide HCl capsules are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short term relief of symptoms of anxiety, withdrawal symptoms of acute alcoholism, and preoperative apprehension and anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride 25 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint BARR 159?
A green capsule with the imprint BARR 159 matches the FDA label for Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride 25 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the BARR 159 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a green capsule, 14 mm, with a score recorded as: no score.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID 43daab7a-3809-4b13-b015-4806912c3c4a · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.