Alverine Citrate

Uses of Alverine Citrate

Aluminium subacetate+hydrocortisone+lidocaine/lignocaine+zinc oxide used for hemorrhoids/piles. It helps relieve pain, irritation, discharge and itchiness. used for hemorrhoids/piles. It helps relieve pain, irritation, discharge and itchiness.

How Alverine Citrate Works

Alverine Citrate is an antispasmodic. It reduces spasm caused by involuntary muscles along the gastrointestinal tract and uterus.

Side Effects of Alverine Citrate

Dizziness

Warnings

Kidney Use With Care

Alverine Citrate is excreted via the kidney. Therefore it is suggested to use the medication with care especially in patients with renal impairment.

Alcohol Not Advisable

Usage of Alverine Citrate with alcohol may increase the intensity of the side effects already caused by this medication.

Pregnancy Not Safe

Alverine Citrate may be unsafe to use during pregnancy due to limited number of human studies available

Driving Generally Safe

Alverine Citrate is for external application. Therefore, it does not interfere with the ability to drive.

Liver Use With Care

Effect of Alverine Citrate on kidney has limited data. However, some studies have shown that cessation of jaundice (due to hepatitis) happen as soon as the medication is stopped.

Lactation Limited Data

It is not known whether Alverine Citrate will be excreted in a mother's milk during lactation. Hence, avoiding this medication is suggested.

Frequently Asked Questions

Written by , MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)

Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).