Spasverin 60 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Alverine citrate |
| Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
Indications
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Bowel movement disturbances caused by small sacs or pouches in the wall of the gut (diverticular disease)
- Abdominal pain associated with menstrual periods (Primary dysmenorrhea)
- Relief of other conditions associated with spasm of involuntary muscle
Pharmacology
Alverine Citrate is a smooth muscle relaxant. It acts directly on the muscle in the gut, causing it to relax. This prevents the muscle spasm which occur in the gut in conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and diverticular disease. Alverine Citrate also relaxes the smooth muscle in the uterus. It is therefore also used to treat painful menstruation, which is caused by muscle spasm in the uterus (dysmenorrhea).
Dosage & Administration
Orally: 60-120 mg 1-3 times daily for adults
Interaction
No reported drug interactions with this medicine
Contraindications
Avoid in Paralytic ileus or known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
Side Effects
Possible side effects may include nausea, headache, dizziness, itching, rash and allergic reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended for use during pregnancy or lactation due to limited evidence of safety in preclinical studies
Precautions & Warnings
Avoid Spasverin in patients with intestinal obstruction or paralytic ileus
Use in Special Populations
Not recommended for children under 12 years
Overdose Effects
Can produce hypotension and atropine like-toxic effects. Management for overdose is similar to atropine poisoning with continuation of supportive therapy for hypotension
Therapeutic Class
Anticholinergics
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool and dry place, away from light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children. Store below 25°C temperature