Applications:

• Bloating & Gas Relief:

  • Simethicone: Breaks down gas bubbles in the gut (anti-foaming agent).

  • Alverine Citrate: Relieves intestinal spasms (smooth muscle relaxant).

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Reduces cramping, distension, and discomfort.

• Functional GI Disorders: Eases symptoms of dyspepsia or diverticular disease.

Side Effects:

• Simethicone: Generally side-effect-free (not absorbed systemically).

• Alverine Citrate:

  • Mild: Dizziness, nausea, headache.

  • Rare: Allergic reactions (rash, itching).

Applications:

• Overactive Bladder (OAB): Treats frequent urination, urgency, and incontinence.

• Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity: Manages bladder control issues in neurological conditions (e.g., MS, spinal cord injury).

Side Effects:

• Common: Dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, dizziness.

• Serious (Rare):

  • Severe allergic reactions (rash, swelling).

  • Worsening glaucoma (caution in patients with eye conditions).

  • Urinary retention (in men with prostate enlargement).