Alverine Citrate

Drug #1229

Alverine Citrate is anticholinergic (antispasmodic) agent used as a smooth muscle relaxant in disorders of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts.

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin.

Molecular Weight: 473.6 · Solubility in Water: Slightly soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: Sparingly soluble · Non-proprietary name: Alverine Citrate.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Alverine Citrate is primarily indicated in conditions like Adjunct in GI-disorders, Dysmenorrhoea, Irritable bowel syndrome, Muscular spasm.

Contraindications

Alverine Citrate is contraindicated in conditions like Paralytic ileus, Intestinal obstruction.

Dosage

Alverine Citrate's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
90 mg	90 mg	—	PO	Preferably in 1-3 times daily.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Alverine Citrate are Atropine like toxic effects, Hypotension.

Alverine Citrate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Allergic reactions, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Pruritus , Rashes .

Warnings / Precautions

Avoid alverine citrate in patients with intestinal obstruction or paralytic ileus. Tell your doctor if you are looking pale and feeling tired or you are suffering from severe constipation, fever or have recently travelled abroad or you are or may be pregnant, if you have abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge or if you have difficulty or pain passing urine.

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Tabs

60 mg

Storage Conditions

Alverine Citrate should be stored Caps.

Drug Classification

1.17.5 — Antispasmodics

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Alverine Citrate in Pakistan:

Genome