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Dosage and Indications
Otilonium Bromide comes in a 40 mg dose, and is presently marketed as Spasmoctyl® 40. It is indicated for dyskinesias and spastic states of the digestive canal.
Instructions
The usual dose is one pill, twice or three times a day. The pills must be taken approximately 20 minutes before meals with half a glass of water. The maximum duration of treatment is four weeks. In case of recurrence of symptoms, the physician should assess the desirability of introducing a new treatment.
Possible Side Effects
The usual dose of 40 mg is generally well tolerated. It may cause in susceptible individuals a slight fatigue, nausea or heartburn.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated for: Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient. Should not be used in intestinal obstruction.
Elderly and Pregnant Women
Should be administered with caution in elderly patients. The safety of using Spasmoctyl 40 mg during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not yet been established.
Overdose
In case of accidental overdose, induce vomiting and notify your doctor.
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