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Spasmomen has the main ingredient Otilonium bromide 40mg. This active ingredient belongs to the group of synthetic anticholinergics with effective antispasmodic effects.
1. What is Spasmomen?
Spasmomen has the main active ingredient is Otilonium bromide, in addition, the drug also includes a number of excipients such as Lactose, Starch, Sodium starch glycolate, Magnesium stearate, Hypromellose, Titanium dioxide, Macrogol, Talc.
Otilonium is a synthetic anticholinergic active ingredient, which is a quaternary ammonium compound. Therefore, Spasmomen provides a very effective antispasmodic effect on smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract.
In terms of pharmacokinetics, experimental studies show that, after oral administration, the amount of active ingredients in Spasmomen is very little absorbed, most of the absorbed Otilonium will be metabolized and eliminated via the biliary tract.
2. What are the effects of Spasmomen 40mg?
Spasmomen is used to treat people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) through Otilonium's antispasmodic mechanism of gastrointestinal smooth muscle. Besides, Spasmomen is also prescribed by doctors for patients who need to control and prevent the following symptoms:
Diarrhea; Recurrent abdominal pain; Renal colic; Excessive acid secretion; Excessive salivation; Uncontrolled urine leakage. In addition to the above indications, Spasmomen can be used for many different purposes that are not listed in the instructions for use.
On the other hand, Spasmomen 40mg is absolutely contraindicated for cases of hypersensitivity to the active ingredient Otilonium or any other excipients. Along with that Spasmomen is not used for the following subjects:
People with glaucoma; Jaundice; pyloric stenosis ; Obstructive cystitis; Prostate hypertrophy ; Pregnant and lactating women.
3. Instructions for using Spasmomen 40mg
The usual dose of Spasmomen 40mg is to take 1 tablet each time, 2 to 3 times a day or use as directed by a doctor. The duration of treatment with Spasmomen should be according to the doctor's prescription. Spasmomen has a shelf life of 3 years from the date of manufacture. Patients should absolutely not use expired medicine. Note that Spasmomen's shelf life is only guaranteed as recommended by the manufacturer when the medicine is properly stored in its intact packaging. Therefore, users need to ensure that the medicine is properly stored in a cool place, the room temperature is below 30 degrees C.
Spasmomen 40mg should be kept out of reach and sight of small children. At the same time, when it is expired or not used anymore, the patient absolutely should not dispose of it through sewage or household waste.
Overdose and treatment:
Animal studies show that the active ingredient Otilonium bromide in Spasmomen has almost no toxic effects; On the human body, Spasmomen did not show any special effects when taken in overdose; In case of accidental overdose, the patient may need to take appropriate symptomatic or supportive measures.
4. Some notes when using Spasmomen
If there has been an intolerance to some sugars in the past, the patient should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking Spasmomen 40mg (because the excipients include some sugars). .
When treating with Spasmomen, patients should pay attention to the following issues to avoid improper use of the drug causing serious health effects:
Spasmomen may interact with some other drugs, thereby reducing the effect and increasing the risk of serious side effects. Therefore, it is best for patients to consult their doctor about the simultaneous use of drugs with Spasmomen; Spasmomen can also interact with alcohol and certain other foods. Therefore, patients absolutely do not use drugs with alcohol; Spasmomen drugs have the ability to cause drowsiness, headache, lower blood pressure. Therefore, cases of driving or operating machinery and requiring extreme concentration may not be suitable to use this product; Although animal studies have shown that Spasmomen is not harmful to the embryo, it is not teratogenic or mutagenic. However, like many other drugs, pregnant or lactating women should limit the use of Spasmomen. In case of mandatory use, this object must be closely monitored throughout the use of Spasmomen ; In order to increase the effectiveness and shorten the duration of treatment, patients should not stop taking Spasmomen when new symptoms tend to be relieved. At the same time, absolutely do not arbitrarily use Spasmomen 40mg less or more than the recommended dose. Using more than the recommended dose does not improve symptoms faster, but only increases the risk of dangerous side effects; Do not share Spasmomen with others or share it with others even if the symptoms seem similar.
5. Undesirable effects of Spasmomen
In clinical studies, the frequency of undesirable effects was not higher with Spasmomen than with placebo. In addition, the majority of adverse events were mild and non-specific, similar to those of placebo.
The following undesirable effects with Spasmomen 40mg are thought to be more likely to occur than with placebo:
Gastrointestinal disturbances such as mild and transient nausea; Tired; Eyebrows connection. When experiencing the above symptoms or any other unusual effects when using Spasmomen, the patient should promptly notify the doctor for appropriate intervention.
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