Algin 50 mg (Tablet)

General Information

• Antispasmodic drug
• Reduces muscle spasm in intestine, biliary system, bladder, and uterus
• Used for symptomatic treatment of pain related to digestive tract and biliary system disorders as well as urological and gynaecological diseases

Pharmacology

• Tiemonium Methylsulphate acts as a competitive antagonist of Acetylcholine and Histamine
• Strengthens calcium bond with membrane phospholipids and proteins
• Inhibits intracellular contractile protein of visceral cell, causing inhibition of visceral spasm and pain

Dosage & Administration

• Tablet/syrup: Adult dosage is 2-6 tablets or 3-9 teaspoonfuls syrup daily in divided doses
• Children: 3 ml/kg or 6 mg/kg body weight daily in divided doses
• Injection: 1 Tiemonium Methylsulphate Injection 3 times daily through IV or IM route
• Suppository: 20 mg Tiemonium Methylsulphate suppository two or three times daily through rectal route

Interaction

• Consult a registered physician before using with other drugs to avoid possible drug interaction

Contraindications

• Do not use in urethroprostatic disorder involving a risk of urine retention
• Contraindicated in patients with a risk of angle closure glaucoma

Side Effects

• Risk of hypotension & tachycardia in certain individuals

Pregnancy & Lactation

• No teratogenic effects reported in animal studies of Tiemonium Methylsulphate
• Prudence recommended for nursing mothers due to insufficient data

Precautions & Warnings

• Take caution in patients with prostate disorders, chronic bronchitis, coronary insufficiency, ambient hyperthermia, renal & hepatic insufficiency
• Risk of visual disturbances affecting driving or machine usage

Use in Special Populations

• Paediatric use not established
• Efficacy and safety maintained with increasing age in geriatric patients

Overdose Effects

• No available data regarding overdose effects of Algin tablet

Therapeutic Class

• Belongs to the Anticholinergics therapeutic class

Storage Conditions

• Keep in a dry place, away from light and heat
• Keep out of the reach of children

Common Questions

• What is Algin 50 mg Tablet? - It is an antispasmodic drug that reduces muscle spasm in intestine, biliary system, bladder, and uterus
• What is Algin 50 mg Tablet used for? - Treatment of pain in digestive tract and biliary system, and spasm and pain in urological and gynaecological diseases

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