Diverin10mg/5ml

Indication

Gastrointestinal tract spasm, Intestinal hypermotility, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Administration

May be taken with or without food. May be taken before or after meals.

Adult Dose

Oral Tablet/Syrup Gastrointestinal tract spasm Adult: 10-20 mg tid. Intramuscular Gastrointestinal tract spasm Adult: 20 mg 4 times a day given ... View More

Child Dose

Oral Tablet/Syrup Gastrointestinal tract spasm Child: 2-12 yr: 10 mg tid; 6 mth-2 yr: 5-10 mg 3-4 times daily.

Contraindication

Intestinal obstruction; intestinal atony; myasthenia gravis; glaucoma; reflux oesophagitis; infants <6 mth; lactation.

Mode of Action

Dicycloverine HCl relieves smooth muscle spasm in the GI and urinary tract. This effect is partly due to antimuscarinic action and partly direct action ... View More

Precaution

Hepatic or renal disease, urinary retention, paralytic ileus, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, congestive heart failure, cardiac tachyarrhythmia, childre... View More

Side Effect

Difficulty in accommodation, exacerbation of glaucoma; tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmias; urinary retention; restlessness; confusion, excitement, h... View More

Interaction

Antagonise the effect of drugs that affect GI motility e.g. metoclopramide. Absorption affected by concurrent admin with antacids.