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STOMACH PAIN & CRAMPS RELIEF is a brand name for Alverine. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Alverine Citrate 120 mg capsules is indicated for the relief of smooth muscle spasm, in conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, painful diverticular disease of the colon and primary dysmenorrhoea.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Posology Adults and the elderly: 1 capsule one to three times daily.
Children below the age of 12 years:
Not recommended. Method of administration For oral use.
Within the system organ classes, adverse reactions are listed under headings of frequency (number of patients expected to experience the reaction), using the following categories: Very common (≥1/10); Common (≥1/100 to <1/10); Uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100); Rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000); Very rare (<1/10,000); Not known (cannot be estimated from the available data) The following undesirable effects were observed: Immune system disorders Not known: anaphylaxis, allergic reaction Nervous system disorders Not known: dizziness, headache Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders Not known: dyspnoea and/or wheezing Gastrointestinal disorders Not known: Nausea Hepatobiliary disorders Not known: jaundice due to hepatitis (typically resolves on cessation of Alverine), liver function test abnormal Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Not known: rash, itching Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.
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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 120 mg 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 - you are looking pale and feeling tired - you are suffering from severe constipation - you have a fever - you have recently travelled abroad - you are or may be pregnant - you have abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge - you have difficulty or pain passing urine.
Consult your doctor if you have developed new symptoms, or if your symptoms worsen, or if they do not improve after 2 weeks treatment.
Paralytic ileus - Intestinal obstruction. 1.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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