Alverine Citrate

Antispasmodic & Anticholinergic · Antispasmodic

Indications

Primary dysmenorrhoea. Adjunct in gastro-intestinal disorders characterised by smooth muscle spasm.

Dosage

Adults: 60-120 mg upto 3 times daily. Children: Adjunct in gastro-intestinal disorders characterized by smooth muscle spasm, dysmenorrhoea: 12-18 yr, 60-120 mg 1-3 times daily.

Adverse Effects

Nausea, headache, itching, allergic reactions, dizziness.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Paralytic ileus, intestinal obstruction, faecal impaction, pregnancy, Lactation.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Readily absorbed from the GI tract. Metabolism: Rapidly metabolized to primary active metabolite, which is then further converted to two secondary metabolites. Half-life elimination: 0.8 hr. Time to peak, plasma: 1-1.5 hrs. Excretion: Urine.

Brands with this active ingredient

• Meteospasmyl
• Spasmonal

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