Spasmomen
Spasmomen: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Spasmomen
ATX code: A03AB06
Active ingredient: Otilonia bromide (Otilonii bromidum)
Producer: Berlin-Chemie, AG (Germany)
Description and photo update: 2018-24-10
Spasmomen is a myotropic antispasmodic.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - film-coated tablets: biconvex, round, white or almost white (10 tablets in a blister, 3 blisters in a cardboard box).
Composition of 1 tablet:
- active substance: otilonium bromide - 40 mg;
- auxiliary components: lactose monohydrate, rice starch, sodium carboxymethyl starch, magnesium stearate;
- shell: hypromellose, titanium dioxide, macrogol, talc.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Otilonium bromide is a myotropic antispasmodic. It has a pronounced antispastic effect on the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, while it does not affect normal intestinal peristalsis. The effect of the drug is due to its ability to provide a moderately pronounced antimuscarinic local effect and act as a Ca 2+ channel blocker.
Pharmacokinetics
The active substance of Spazmomen after oral administration enters into a bond with the membranes of smooth muscle cells, predominantly of the large intestine. Systemic absorption of the drug is low, which explains its insignificant concentration in blood plasma. Further, otylonium bromide is released into the intestinal lumen and excreted from the body mainly with bile.
The drug does not have teratogenic, embryotoxic and mutagenic effects, does not exhibit atropine-like properties.
Indications for use
Spasm is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of pain and functional disorders in gastrointestinal diseases aggravated by spasms of intestinal smooth muscles, as well as in irritable bowel syndrome.
Contraindications
Absolute:
- lactase deficiency, galactose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption;
- increased sensitivity to drug components;
- age up to 18 years.
Relative:
- pyloric stenosis;
- hypertrophy of the prostate;
- glaucoma.
Instructions for use Spasmomen: method and dosage
The tablets are taken orally, whole, with a glass of water. It is recommended to take the drug 20 minutes before meals.
Unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor, Spasmomen is taken 1 tablet 2-3 times a day. The duration of therapy is 5 to 28 days. If it is necessary to take the drug for a longer time, a doctor's consultation is recommended.
Side effects
Allergic reactions, in particular urticaria, are possible. In the event of a side effect, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
Overdose
According to the instructions, Spasmomen does not have a toxic effect, therefore it does not cause serious disorders. However, if any adverse reactions occur, you must immediately stop taking the pills and seek the advice of a specialist.
In the case of taking doses exceeding the recommended ones and the occurrence of undesirable symptoms, symptomatic and supportive therapy is indicated.
special instructions
Before use, you should seek the advice of a doctor.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
There is no data on the effect of Spazmomen on the ability to drive vehicles and on the speed of psychomotor reactions.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
The use of Spazmomen during pregnancy and lactation is possible only if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the possible risk to the fetus, and only under the supervision of a physician.
Pediatric use
There is no data on the safety and efficacy of the drug in children under 18 years of age.
Drug interactions
There is no information on interactions with other medicinal products.
Analogs
The analogue of Spazmomen is Riabal.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life is 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews of Spasmomen
Reviews about Spasmomen are positive, and show that the drug relieves even the most severe pain in 30 minutes. Medical specialists draw attention to the fact that the use of this drug should not be abused, since the effect of pain relief can mask the symptoms of serious diseases and complicate the diagnosis.
Price for Spasmomen in pharmacies
There is no reliable information on the price of Spazmomen, since it is not for sale in Russia.
Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
