Spasms of the gastrointestinal tract and genitourinary tract
Forms and strengths
10 mg tablet
Dosage
Adult: 10 to 20 mg, to be repeated up to 3 or 4 times daily if necessary
Duration
According to clinical response;no prolonged treatment.
Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions
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
Remarks
Oral antispasmodic drugs are not included in the WHO list of essential medicines.