Therapeutic Action
Antispasmodic
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Drug reference
Antispasmodic
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Spasms of the gastrointestinal tract and genitourinary tract
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Do not administer to patients with urethro-prostatic disorders, cardiac disorders, closed-angle glaucoma. May cause: urinary retention, dryness of the mouth, constipation, blurred vision, tachycardia. Administer with caution and under close supervision to patients taking other anticholinergic drugs (antidepressants, antipsychotics, H-1 antihistamines, antiparkinsonians, etc.). Administer with caution to patients with fever (may affect thermoregulation). Pregnancy: no contra-indication; NO PROLONGED TREATMENT Breast-feeding: no contra-indication; NO PROLONGED TREATMENT
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10 mg tablet
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Adult: 10 to 20 mg, to be repeated up to 3 or 4 times daily if necessary
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According to clinical response; no prolonged treatment.
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Oral antispasmodic drugs are not included in the WHO list of essential medicines.
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– – Below 25 °C
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10 to 20 mg, to be repeated up to 3 or 4 times daily if necessary
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