SPASMO-STOP

Pediatric Drops

 

Composition:

Each 1ml of SPASMO-STOP contains: 0.1mg hyoscine methylnitrate.

 

Properties:

Antispasmodic: hyoscine methylnitrate has a powerful and rapid effect, it is more efficient and more quickly than atropine, with the following advantages:

·          Marked anticholinergic activity.

·          Absence of the central effect of scopolamine as this drug does not penetrate the   blood-brain barrier.

·          More selective antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscles.

·          Minimal side effects (dryness of mouth and mydriasis).

·          No toxic effect or tachycardia when given at usual doses.

 

Indications:

   -    Spastic conditions of the gastro-intestinal tract such as intestinal colic, and pyloric spasm.

   -    Functional nausea and vomiting.

   -    Selected cases of enuresis.

 

Cautions:

Give with caution in case of high ambient temperature or in patients with fever as it reduces sweating and increases the risk of provoking hyperpyrexia.

 

Interactions:

The drug effect of SPASMO-STOP drops may be enhanced by concomitant administation of anti-histamine, phenothiazine, tricyclic anti-depressants, and other anti muscarinic.

 

Side effects:

Dryness of the mouth, thirst, dilatation of the pupils, photophobia, flushing and dryness         of the skin, and tachycardia.

 

Contraindications:

Closed-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, and functional pylorospasm. 

 

Dosage & administration:                                  

Birth-up to one year: three drops per kg of bodyweight Before each feeding 5–6 times daily.

 

Presentation:

Plastic bottle (with dropper) contains 30 ml solution.