Trimebutine

Trimebutine is a spasmolytic agent that regulates intestinal and colonic motility and relieves abdominal pain with antimuscarinic and weak mu opioid agonist effects. It is marketed for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and lower gastrointestinal tract motility disorders, with IBS being one of the most common multifactorial GI disorders. It is used to restore normal bowel function and is commonly present in pharmaceutical mixtures as trimebutine maleate salt form. Trimebutine is not a FDA-approved drug, but it is available in Canada and several other international countries.

USES: This medication helps regulate movement of the intestinal tract. It is used to treat symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (spastic colon). It may also be used after intestinal surgery.SIDE EFFECTS:Dry mouth, foul taste, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue or headache may occur. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. To avoid dizziness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects.

DOSE:The adult recommended dose is up to 600 mg daily in divided doses. It may be administered as two 100 mg tablets three times daily before meals or one 200 mg tablet three times daily before mealsTRIMEBUTINE (trimebutine maleate) in pregnant women is not recommended.TRIMEBUTINE (trimebutine maleate) is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to trimebutine maleate or any of the excipients. No other contraindications have been identified at this time.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

• Palpitations

• Increased Heart Rate

• Arrhythmia

• Excessive Thirst

• Reduced Bronchial Secretions

• Dry Mouth

• Photophobia

• Dry Skin

• Loss Of Accommodation

• Slow Heart Rate

• Flushing

• Dilation Of The Pupil Of The Eye

• Difficulty Or Painful Urination

• Constipation

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Trimebutine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Trimebutine is probably usafe to use during lactation. \nAnimal or human data is not available.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is not known whether Trimebutine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is limited information available on the use of Trimebutine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Trimebutine as ingredient

• Trimspa 200mg Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

This medication belongs to the class of a spasmolytic agent that stimulates or inhibits intestinal motility. It binds with high affinity to smooth muscle calcium channels to inhibit calcium influx and decrease colon peristalsis. This also inhibits outward potassium efflux, causing increased colon peristalsis.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Paliris 3Mg Tablet

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  Myonit Injection

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