Alve 60 mg

Alve 60 mg | INDICATIONS AND USES

Alverine Citrate is indicated in-

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

Alve 60 mg | PHARMACOLOGY

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).

Alve 60 mg | DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Adult: Orally: 60-120 mg 1-3 times daily.

Alve 60 mg | DRUG INTERACTIONS

There are no drug interactions reported with this medicine.

Alve 60 mg | SIDE EFFECTS

Possible side effects may include nausea, headache, dizziness, itching, rash and allergic reactions.

Alve 60 mg | USE DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION

Although no teratogenic effects have been reported, use during pregnancy or lactation is not recommended as evidence of safety in preclinical studies are limited.

Alve 60 mg | PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS

Avoid Alverine Citrate in patients with intestinal obstruction or paralytic ileus.

Alve 60 mg | USE IN SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Children under 12 years: Not recommended

Alve 60 mg | THERAPEUTIC CLASS

Anticholinergics

Alve 60 mg | 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.