Alve
Generic: Alverine Citrate
Daily Dose:
Duration:
Alternatives (6)Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Alverine Citrate), same form (Tablet)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Alve is indicated in-
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Bowel movement disturbances caused by small sacs or pouches in the wall of the gut (diverticular disease)
Abdominal pain associated with menstrual periods (Primary dysmenorrhea)
Relief of other conditions associated with spasm of involuntary muscle
Dosage & Administration
Adult
: Orally: 60-120 mg 1-3 times daily.
Contraindications
Paralytic ileus or known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Possible side effects may include nausea, headache, dizziness, itching, rash and allergic reactions.
Warnings & Precautions
Avoid Alve in patients with intestinal obstruction or paralytic ileus.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Alverine Citrate is a smooth muscle relaxant. Smooth muscle is a type of muscle that is not under voluntary control; it is the muscle present in places such as the gut and uterus. Alverine Citrate acts directly on the muscle in the gut, causing it to relax. This prevents the muscle spasm which occur in the gut in conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and diverticular disease. Alverine Citrate also relaxes the smooth muscle in the uterus. It is therefore also used to treat painful menstruation, which is caused by muscle spasm in the uterus (dysmenorrhea).