Spasfon Tablets Usage And Safety
Dosage
Phloroglucinol , Trimethylphloroglucinol
Side Effects
Constipation , transient bradycardia ( followed by tachycardia , palpitation and arrhythmias ) , reduced bronchial secretions , urinary urgency and retention , dilatation of the pupils with loss of accomodation , photophobia , dry mouth , flushing and dryness of the skin . Side-effects that occur occasionally include confusion ( particularly in the elderly) , nausea , vomiting and giddiness . Very rarely , angle-closure galucoma may occur .
Drug Interactions
Amantadine , atenolol , digoxin , phenothiazines , tricyclic antidepressants .
Indication
It is used in : Spasm associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) , Spasm associated with diarrhoea and dysentery , Renal colic , Biliary colic , Dysmenorrhoea , Delayed labour .
When not to Use
Hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in the list.
Spasfon Tablets Warnings
Warning 1
Antimuscarinics should be used with caution in Down's syndrome , in children and in the elderly.
Warning 2
They should also be used with caution in gastro-esophageal reflux disease , diarrhoea , ulcerative colitis .
Warning 3
They should be used with caution in acute myocardial infarction , hypertension , conditions characterised by tachycardia ( including hyperthyroidism , cardiac insufficiency, cardiac surgery) .
