Robentyl 10 mg/5 ml (Syrup)

Indications

• Functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome
• Urinary incontinence secondary to unstable detrusor muscle
• Infantile colic
• GIT spasm
• Colicky abdominal pain
• Diverticulitis
• Abdominal colic

Pharmacology

• Antispasmodic effects
• Anticholinergic effects
• Relief of smooth muscle spasm in the gastrointestinal tract
• Specific action at cholinergic receptors
• Prevention of certain chemical interaction with receptors
• Relaxation of gut muscle
• Pain relief from gut muscle contraction and spasm

Dosage & Administration

• Adult oral dosage: 10-20 mg three times a day
• Children over 6 months oral dosage: 5-10 mg three times a day
• Adult injectable dosage: 80 mg daily in 4 equally divided doses
• Oral use to be started as soon as possible

Side Effects

• Insomnia
• Mydriasis
• Cycloplegia
• Increased ocular tension
• Urinary hesitancy
• Palpitations
• Dyspnea

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Pregnancy Category B
• Non-teratogenic and non-embryocidal in animal trials
• Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
• No data on drug secretion into breast milk
• Cautious use in case of lactating mother

Precautions & Warnings

• Use with caution in patients with autonomic neuropathy
• Use with caution in patients with hepatic or renal disease
• Use with caution in patients with ulcerative colitis
• Use with caution in patients with coronary heart disease
• Use with caution in patients with congestive heart failure
• Use with caution in patients with cardiac tachyarrhythmia
• Use with caution in patients with hiatal hernia
• Use with caution in patients with known or suspected prostatic hypertrophy

Overdose Effects

• Toxic reaction seldom occurs with dicycloverine
• Signs and symptoms include headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dilated pupils, hot dry skin, dizziness, dryness of the mouth, difficulty in swallowing, CNS stimulation

Therapeutic Class

• Anticholinergics (antimuscarinics)/Anti-spasmodics

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C
• Store away from light and moisture
• Keep out of the reach of children

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