Dimecrotic Acid

Also known as: Cinnamic Acid

Drug #884

itused in biliary dyskinesia , constipation , dyspepsia , hepatitis and hepato-digestive insufficiency.

Primary Characteristics

Dimecrotic Acid is also known as Cinnamic Acid.

It is of Synthetic origin.

It belongs to Choleretic pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. It is also classified under GI Stimulant .

Molecular Weight: 222.24 · Solubility in Water: null · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Dimecrotic Acid.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Dimecrotic Acid is primarily indicated in conditions like Biliary dyskinesia, Constipation, Dyspepsia, Hepatitis, Hepato-digestive insufficiency.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Dosage

Dimecrotic Acid's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
175 mg	175 mg	Every 24h	PO
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0 – 0	—	—		Not recommended in this age group
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0 – 0	—	—		Not recommended in this age group

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

None recorded.

Warnings / Precautions

Dimecrotic acid should be used with caution in conditions, which might be aggravated by anticholinergic therapy (i.e.bronchial asthma, narrow angle glaucoma, cardiac arrhythmia etc.). Should not be given to pateint suffering from line malfunction

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Dimecrotic Acid should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.17.9 — Cholagogues & hepatic preparations