קפסולות אלברין

About alverine

Alverine is an antispasmodic medicine which is taken to relieve bloating and crampy pain in the lower tummy (abdomen). These symptoms are commonly associated with the gastrointestinal conditions תסמונת המעי הרגיז ו מחלת סעיפים. Alverine can also be taken to help relieve period pain cramps. Alverine works on the muscles in the lower abdomen, causing them to relax.

Alverine capsules are available on prescription and you can buy them from a pharmacy, without a prescription, if your symptoms have previously been diagnosed by a doctor.

Before taking alverine

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking alverine it is important that your doctor or pharmacist knows:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This is because, while you are expecting or feeding a baby, you should only take medicines on the recommendation of a doctor.

• If you have severe constipation, or if you feel your bowel is not working properly.

• אם אתה נוטל תרופות אחרות כלשהן. זה כולל כל תרופה שאתה נוטל שניתן לרכוש ללא מרשם, כמו גם תרופות צמחיות ומשלימות.

• אם אי פעם הייתה לך תגובה אלרגית לתרופה.

How to take alverine

• Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about alverine and will provide you with a full list of the side-effects which you may experience from taking it.

• Take the capsules as directed on the label. There are two strengths of capsule - 60 mg, and 120 mg. Capsules of 120 mg have have the word 'Forte' after the brand name. The usual dose for adults and for children over the age of 12 years is 60-120 mg taken one, two or three times a day, depending upon the severity of the symptoms. Alverine is not suitable for those aged under 12 years.

• Swallow the capsules with a drink of water. You can take alverine before or after meals.

• If you forget to take a dose, do not take two doses together to make up for the missed dose - just continue with the next dose when it is due.

להפיק את המרב מהטיפול שלך

• It is generally recommended that you take alverine capsules only when necessary. So, start taking the capsules when your symptoms flare up, and continue to take them until you feel better. Stop taking the capsules when your symptoms settle down again (this is usually within a week or two).

• If you develop any new symptoms, or if your symptoms get worse, make an appointment to see your doctor for further advice.
  

Can alverine cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the side-effects associated with alverine. These are usually mild and rarely cause a problem. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine.

אם אתה חווה תסמינים נוספים שלדעתך עשויים להיות כתוצאה מהקפסולות, פנה לרופא או לרוקח שלך לקבלת ייעוץ נוסף.

How to store alverine

• שמור את כל התרופות מחוץ להישג ידם וראייתם של ילדים.

• יש לאחסן במקום קריר ויבש, הרחק מחום ואור ישיר.

מידע חשוב על כל התרופות