Alverine citrate is a smooth muscle relaxant. It is available as 60mg film- coated tablet.
Mode of action: Alverin citrate acts directly on the smooth muscle in the gut, causing it to relax, thus it prevents muscle spasms which occur in the gut in conditions such as irriable bowel syndrome and diverticular disease, Alverine citrate also relaxes the smooth muscle of the uterus. It is therefore also used to treat painful menstruation, which is caused by muscle spasms in the uterus (dysmenorrhea).
Indication :
I. Irritable bowel syndrome;
2. Bowel movement disturbances caused by small sacs or pouches in the wall of the gut (diverticular disease);
3. Abdominal pain associated with menstrual periods (primary dysmenorrhea);
4. Relief of other conditions associated with spasm of involuntary muscle.
Contra Indication: Paralytic ileus of known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. .
Side Efects: Possible side effects may include-nausea, headache, dizziness, itching, rash and allergic reactions.
Precaution: No significant precaution to be exercised.
Pregnancy & lactation: Although no teratogenic effects have been reported, use during pregnancy or lactation is not recommended as evidence of safety in preclinical studies is limited.
Dosage & admin: Adult: 60-120mg 1·3 times daily. Child under 12 years: Not recommended.
Drug interaction: There are no interactions reported with this medicine.
Mode of action: Alverin citrate acts directly on the smooth muscle in the gut, causing it to relax, thus it prevents muscle spasms which occur in the gut in conditions such as irriable bowel syndrome and diverticular disease, Alverine citrate also relaxes the smooth muscle of the uterus. It is therefore also used to treat painful menstruation, which is caused by muscle spasms in the uterus (dysmenorrhea).
Indication :
I. Irritable bowel syndrome;
2. Bowel movement disturbances caused by small sacs or pouches in the wall of the gut (diverticular disease);
3. Abdominal pain associated with menstrual periods (primary dysmenorrhea);
4. Relief of other conditions associated with spasm of involuntary muscle.
Contra Indication: Paralytic ileus of known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. .
Side Efects: Possible side effects may include-nausea, headache, dizziness, itching, rash and allergic reactions.
Precaution: No significant precaution to be exercised.
Pregnancy & lactation: Although no teratogenic effects have been reported, use during pregnancy or lactation is not recommended as evidence of safety in preclinical studies is limited.
Dosage & admin: Adult: 60-120mg 1·3 times daily. Child under 12 years: Not recommended.
Drug interaction: There are no interactions reported with this medicine.