Country: Իռլանդիա
language: անգլերեն
source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
ALVERINE CITRATE
Auden Mckenzie (Pharma Division) Ltd
A03AX08
ALVERINE CITRATE
120 Milligram
Capsules Hard
Product subject to prescription which may be renewed (B)
Other drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders
Authorised
2010-01-29
ALVERINE CITRATE 60mg &120mg capsules PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Alverine citrate Capsules carefully to get the best results from it. • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. • Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. • You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after a few days. • If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. THE LEAFLET CONTAINS INFORMATION ON: 1. What Alverine citrate Capsules are and what they are used for. 2. Before you take Alverine citrate Capsules 3. How to take Alverine citrate Capsules 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Alverine citrate Capsules 6. Further Information 1. WHAT ALVERINE CITRATE CAPSULES ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR Alverine citrate belongs to a group of medicines called 'antispasmodic'. It works by relaxing the muscles in the intestine (gut) and uterus (womb). This helps to stop the pain you feel when these muscles tense up. Alverine citrate Capsules are used to help people who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). These are some of the symptoms of IBS: • Tummy pains like cramp, which come and go. • Diarrhoea. • Constipation. • Feeling full and bloated. • Wanting to go to the toilet urgently Sometimes these symptoms are worse if you are worried or under stress. Alverine citrate Capsules are also used for a condition of the large intestine called painful diverticular disease of the colon. It is also used to relieve period pains. HEALTH TIPS FOR YOU Try to make your read_full_document
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Alverine citrate 120mg Capsules 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each capsule contains 120mg alverine citrate For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Capsule, hard ( Capsule ). A Grey/Blue, size '1' hard gelatin capsules printed with ‘AV’ on cap and ‘120’ on body, containing white to off white powder. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS The relief of smooth muscle spasm, in conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, painful diverticular disease of the colon and primary dysmenorrhoea. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Recommended dose and dosage schedules: ADULTS (INCLUDING THE ELDERLY): 1 capsule one to three times daily. CHILDREN BELOW THE AGE OF 12 YEARS: not recommended. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Paralytic ileus or known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Intestinal obstruction Use during pregnancy and lactation. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Additional warnings to be included in the Patient Information Leaflet: If this is the first time you have had these symptoms, consult your doctor before using any treatment. If any of the following apply do not use Alverine Citrate Capsules; it may not be the right treatment for you. See your doctor as soon as possible if: - you are aged 40 years or over - you have passed blood from the bowel - you are feeling sick or vomiting - you have lost your appetite or lost weight HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _Date Printed 20/09/2016_ _CRN 2183112_ _page number: 1_ - you are looking pale and feeling tired - you are suffering from severe constipation - you have a fever - you have read_full_document