Alverine citrate- (BNF 68- 2015)- Gastro-intestinal product
Drug Name:
Alverine citrate- (BNF 68- 2015)- Gastro-intestinal product
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Indication:
Adjunct in gastro-intestinal disorders characterised by smooth muscle spasms,
dysmenorrhoea
Adverse Reaction:
Side effects-
Nausea, dyspnoea, headache, dizziness, pruritus, rash, hepatitis also reported
Contra-Indications:
Paralysis ileus
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Adjunct in gastro-intestinal disorders characterised by smooth muscle spasms,
dysmenorrhoea
Dosage -
Adult and child over 12 years , 60-120mg 1-3 times daily
Brand name- Spasmonal
Company - Meda
Pregnancy and lactation:
Breast-feeding-
Manufacturer advices, avoid- limited information available