Alverine Citrate is indicated in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), also can be used for a condition of the large intestine called painful diverticular disease of the colon and to relieve period pains.
Alverine Citrate is a smooth muscle relaxant. Smooth muscle is a type of muscle that is not under voluntary control; it is the muscle present in places such as the gut and uterus. Alverine Citrate 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).
The usual dose is 60-120 mg 3 times a day.
There are no drug interactions reported with this medicine.
Hypersensitivity to Alverine Citrate or any of the other ingredients of the capsule, Having obstruction of the gut. Aging 40 years or over. Blood passed from the bowel. Feeling sick or vomiting. Having lost appetite or weight
Yellowing of the whites of the eyes and the skin, as inflammation of the liver has been known to occur. Difficulties in breathing, shortness of breath, wheezing, swelling of face or other parts of body. A feeling of sickness or dizziness. Headache. Allergic reactions, which may include itching or skin rash.
The safety of Alverine Citrate during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not established. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Can produce hypotension and atropine like-toxic effects. Management for overdose is as like as atropine poisoning with continuation of supportive therapy for hypotension.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children. Store below 25°C temperature.
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