Meteospasmyl®
capsules
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- Manufacturer:
- Laboratoires MAYOLY SPINDLER, France.
- Sole distributor for the Czech Republic:
- PRO.MED.CS Praha a.s.
- Marketing authorisation holder:
- Laboratoires MAYOLY SPINDLER, France.
- Composition:
- Alverini citras 60 mg and simeticonum 300 mg in 1 capsule.
- Indication group:
- spasmolytic, deflatulent
The following information is for health professionals only.
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Characteristics:
Meteospasmyl® caps. is a combined preparation containing alverin, a spasmolytic agent with a direct effect on the smooth muscles of the digestive tract. Alverin is more effective than papaverine and exerts fewer undesirable effects. The second component of the preparation is simetikon, which by a physical mechanism decreases the formation of gas and facilitates its removal from the digestive tract.
Indications:
Symptomatic treatment of functional intestinal disorders accompanied by stomachaches and painful spasms, compulsive diarrhoea, meteorism and flatulence. Particularly the irritable colon is concerned. The preparation is intended only for adults.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to some of the components of the preparation, ileus conditions, pregnancy and lactation period, children and young persons under 18 years of age.
Undesirable effects:
Meteospasmyl® caps. is usually very well tolerated, undesirable effects are rare and transitory. In the course of treatment, headache, dry mouth, nausea, weakness, vertigo, and a decrease in blood pressure may occcur. Very rarely allergic skin rash may develop.
Interactions:
No interactions of Meteospasmyl® caps. with other drugs have been reported.
Caution:
Caution is necessary when there develop signs preceding ileus (nausea, vomiting, stomachache, blocking of winds and stools).
Dosage:
Usually 1 capsule is administered 2 to 3 times a day before meals. The preparation is usually taken for a period of 3 to 4 weeks. Capsules are swallowed whole, unchewed, and are washed down with a sufficient amount of liquid.
Package:
20 capsules.
Complete information about the preparation is included in the drug information sheet.
Date of the latest revision of the text: April 25, 2007.
The preparation is available on medical prescription only.