Just a few questions from our Pharmacist before you checkout to make sure this medicine is safe for you.
What are Spasmonal IBS Relief Capsules?
Spasmonal is a type of anti-spasmodic medication, which provides relief from symptoms caused by IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) by relaxing the muscles in the intestine (gut) and uterus (womb). This helps to stop the pain caused when the muscles become tense. This product can also be used for a condition called Painful Diverticular Disease of the colon (a condition that affects the large intestine) and to provide relief from period pain.
What is IBS?
Irritable Bowel Syndrom (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system. It is usually a life long condition but changes in diet and the use of some medication can help to relieve symptoms. Common symptoms of IBS include:
- Stomach pain or cramps – usually worse after eating and better after passing a stool (poo)
- Bloating – you may feel discomfort in your stomach or feel like you’re uncomfortably full
- Diarrhoea – you may have watery poo and sometimes need to pass a stool suddenly
- Constipation – you may strain when pooing and feel like you cannot empty your bowels fully
Irritable Bowel Syndrome can sometimes cause
- Passing wind (flatulence)
- Passing mucus from your bottom
- Tiredness and lethargy (lack of energy)
- Nauseous (feeling sick)
- Backache
- Problems peeing – needing to pee often, sudden urge to pee, feeling like you cannot empty your bladder fully
- Not being able to control when you poo (incontinence)
How does Spasmonal work?
Spasmonal contains the active ingredient Alverine citrate which is an antispasmodic medicine that helps to relieve abdominal cramps. Smooth muscles are muscles that we cannot control, such as muscles in our gut and intestines. Alverine citrate works to relax the smooth muscles in our gut (and around the womb in women) which relieves the painful symptoms that are caused by muscle spasms and constrictions.
How to take Spasmonal capsules
Always take medicine as described in the patient information leaflet or as described by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are unsure about anything to do with this medication, seek medical advice from your doctor or a Chemist 4U pharmacist. This product is NOT suitable for children under the age of 12 years old.
The usual dose for Spasmonal is 1 – 2 capsules taken up to 3 times a day. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
If you take more Spasmonal than you should
Contact a doctor if you take more Spasmonal than you should. Symptoms of an overdose include:
- Low blood pressure
- Dizziness
- Increased heartbeat
- Dilated pupils
- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth and throat
- Difficulty breathing
- Difficulty passing urine
Consult your doctor if you have developed any new symptoms, your symptoms worsen or if they do not improve after 2 weeks of treatment.
When should this product NOT be used?
Do NOT take Spasmonal if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Alverine Citrate or any of the other ingredients (see ingredients tab for full list) or if your doctor has told you that you have an obstruction of the gut or that your small bowel is not working properly. This product is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Warnings
If this is the first time you have experienced abdominal muscle cramps or spasms or symptoms of IBS, always consult your doctor before using any treatment. Seek medical attention and do NOT take Spasmonal if you are experiencing abdominal cramps and the following apply to you:
- You are aged 40 years or over
- You have passed blood from the bowel
- You are feeling sick or vomiting
- You have lost your appetite or lost weight
- You are looking pale and feeling tired
- You are suffering from severe constipation
- You have a fever
- You have recently travelled abroad
- You are, or may be, pregnant
- You have abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge
- You have difficulty or pain passing urine
Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, Spasmonal can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Spasmonal can cause dizziness, so avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy. Stop taking Spasmonal and seek urgent medical advice if you notice:
- Difficulties in breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Swelling of your face or other parts of the body
- Serious allergic reactions have been known to occur
- Yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin as inflammation of the liver has been known to occur
Important Information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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