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Spalaxin is a drug with antispasmodic effects on smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract. The drug works to quickly relieve symptoms caused by smooth muscle spasms. Let's learn about the uses of Spalaxin through the article below.
1. What is Spalaxin?
The main ingredient of Spalaxin is Alverine citrate with a concentration of 40mg, prepared in the form of tablets. Alverin is a drug belonging to the group of active antispasmodics papaverin group, has the effect of relaxing smooth muscle.
When the patient has gastrointestinal smooth muscle spasm, it can be caused by irritable bowel syndrome as well as diverticulitis, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea or constipation. Using Alverin helps relax smooth muscles and helps relieve these symptoms. In addition, Alverine also has the effect of relaxing uterine smooth muscle, also commonly prescribed in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.
2. Uses of Spalaxin
Spalaxin is indicated for use in the following cases:
Patients experiencing spasms of smooth muscle in the digestive tract and urinary tract. The patient has acute pain due to spasm. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome or diverticulitis. Women with primary dysmenorrhea. Spalaxin is contraindicated in the following cases:
Do not use the drug for people with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the drug. Do not use Spalaxin in case of abdominal pain of unknown cause. Spalaxin should not be used in patients with low blood pressure, patients with intestinal obstruction, paralytic ileus, colon atony. Spalaxin is not for use in children under 12 years of age; Pregnant and lactating women.
3. Dosage and how to use Spalaxin
Drugs are taken orally. When taking the drug, you need to pay attention to take the pill whole, do not break or chew the tablet, take it with a full glass of water. Drink after meals to reduce stomach irritation.
The usual recommended dose for adults is 1 to 3 times a day, 1 to 2 tablets of Spalaxin each time (equivalent to 40-80mg Alverine).
When you overdose Spalaxin patients have symptoms of sudden hypotension. It is necessary to take the patient to the nearest medical facility to support the treatment of high blood pressure for the patient. If very high doses of Spalaxin are used, the patient can be fatal. Do not take the drug in higher doses than prescribed.
Depending on when the missed dose is detected, you can decide whether to use the missed dose or not. Supplement if you forget to take the medicine 1 to 2 hours before the time of taking the medicine. But if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose.
4. Spalaxin side effects
Possible side effects when you take Spalaxin include:
On the immune system: May cause allergic reactions, anaphylactic reactions. Dizziness, dizziness, and headache may also occur. Respiratory system: Shortness of breath, wheezing; Digestive system, hepatobiliary: Causes nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain; hepatitis, jaundice , impaired liver function; Side effects in skin and subcutaneous tissue: Causes erythema multiforme, itching, redness, urticaria. Symptoms of side effects are usually mild with low frequency, usually disappearing after discontinuation of the drug without treatment. In case the symptoms of side effects become severe, or the patient detects prolonged abnormal symptoms, it is recommended to notify the treating doctor or go to the medical facility immediately.
5. Things to keep in mind when taking Spalaxin
Some points to note when you use Spalaxin:
After taking this medicine you may experience dizziness, drowsiness, so you should not use it for people who are driving or operating heavy machinery or should stop the this activity when taking the drug. This is a prescription drug, you should use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor, avoid self-administering or changing the dose. Store the medicine in a cool, dry place, the temperature is below 30 degrees C. Do not leave Spalaxin in a moldy and unhygienic place. Avoid places exposed to direct sunlight. Keep medicine out of reach of children. Hopefully, with the above information, you know what Spalaxin does and how to use it. If you have any questions, please consult your doctor or pharmacist directly.
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