The drug "Meteopazmil." Instructions for use

Medication "Meteospazmil" instructions for use determines how to use in disorders and diseases of the digestive system. The medication includes two active components: simethicone and alverine citrate.

Simethicone is a substance having hydrophobic properties and a polymeric structure, as a result of which its molecule has a low surface tension. Once in the intestine, simethicone prevents excessive formation of gases. In addition, it has a protective effect - it envelops the intestinal mucosa. Alverine citrate, also part of Metosepazmil, describes the instructions for use as a substance that has a miotropic effect. It affects the smooth musculature of the intestine in a relaxing way and stabilizes the susceptibility of the mucosal receptors to various mechanical irritations.

Indications for prescribing medications Meteospazmil

Instructions for use indicate that the drug should be used in disorders of a functional nature in the digestive tract, accompanied by pain in the abdominal region, nausea, diarrhea / constipation, gas formation. Also, the medicine is used as part of preparatory measures for instrumental studies of the digestive organs and other organs of the abdominal region, such as x-rays, ultrasound.

Form of issue. Composition

The medicine is produced in the form of soft, shiny light yellow capsules containing a white thick suspension. Capsules in the amount of 10 pieces are placed in the blister. One medicine package includes two blisters. The active components - alverine citrate and simethicone - are contained in one capsule in a mass of 60 mg and 200 mg respectively. Auxiliary ingredients are soy lecithin, triglycerides. The components of the capsule shell are gelatin, titanium dioxide, glycerin, purified water.

Method of use

How to take "Meteospazmil", the doctor will tell in detail. In general, the medication is prescribed for adults, children from the age of twelve. In a day, the recommended adult dose is 2-3 capsules (at one time you need to drink one unit of the drug), and for children - 1-2 capsules. Take the medicine "Meteopazmil" instructions for use before eating.

Adverse events

Usually the drug is tolerated well by patients. In rare cases, allergic reactions to skin occur in those who use Meteopazmil. Instructions for use (reviews also confirm this) warns about the possibility of developing laryngeal edema, violations of liver function, anaphylactic shock.

Additional Information

Experimental studies of the negative effects of medication on the course of pregnancy of a woman and the development of the fetus have not been revealed, therefore it is not forbidden to use the drug during the period of gestation. However, before using the drug, consult a doctor. If there are hyperergic reactions to any component of Meteopazmil, it is necessary to abandon its use.