Primary Characteristics
Phloroglucinol is also known as Phloroglucinol Hydrate.
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzene.
It is classified in Antispasmodic Musculotropic pharmacological group. It is also classified under Gastrointestinal Anticholinergics/Antispasmodics .
Molecular Weight: 126.1 · Solubility in Water: null · Solubility in Alcohol: null · Non-proprietary name: Phloroglucinol.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Phloroglucinol is primarily indicated in conditions like Biliary spasm, Dysmenorrhoea, GI motality disorder, Pain, Smooth muscle spasm, Urinary spasm, Uterine spasm.
Contraindications
Phloroglucinol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Dosage
Phloroglucinol's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 800 mg | 800 mg | Every 8h | PO | |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| 0 – 0 | — | — | Not recommended for this age group | |
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| 0 – 0 | — | — | Not recommended in this age group | |
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Phloroglucinol in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Angioneurotic edema, Hypotension .
Phloroglucinol is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Rashes , Urticaria.
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.17.5 — Antispasmodics