Procolic

Procolic

Manufacturer:

Meprofarm
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Hyoscine butylbromide 10 mg, paracetamol 500 mg
Indications/Uses
Paroxysmal pain in gastric or intestinal diseases, biliary tract, urinary tract & female genital organ dysfunction eg, dysmenorrhea.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 1-2 tab 3 times daily. Max: 6 tab daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole w/ sufficient water, do not chew.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Mechanical stenosis of GIT, achalasia, paralytic ileus, intestinal atony, prostate hypertrophy w/ urinary retention, myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, pathological tachyarrhythmia, megacolon. Porphyria. Impaired liver function. Severe hepatocellular disorders (Child-Pugh ≥9).
Special Precautions
G6PD deficiencies, liver or kidney dysfunction, Gilbert's syndrome, hepatocellular disorders (Child-Pugh ≥9). Pregnancy.
Adverse Reactions
Pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, leucopenia; anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis reactions, dyspnea, dry skin, hypersensitivity reactions; tachycardia; bronchospasm, dry mouth, increased transaminase; urinary retention.
Drug Interactions
May cause liver damage w/ hypnotic & antiepileptic drugs (ie, glutethimide, phenobarb, phenytoin, carbamazepine), rifampicin, alcohol. May prolong t½ of chloramphenicol. Oral anticoagulants, zidovudine, probenecid, colestyramine. May enhance the effect of anticholinergic agents ie, TCA, antihistamine, clonidine, amantadine, disopyramide, other anticholinergics (ie, tiotropium, ipratropium). Dopamine antagonist eg, metoclopramide. May enhance tachycardia effect of β-adrenergic drugs.
MIMS Class
Antispasmodics / Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
ATC Classification
N02BE51 - paracetamol, combinations excl. psycholeptics ; Belongs to the class of anilide preparations. Used to relieve pain and fever.
A03DB04 - butylscopolamine and analgesics ; Belongs to the class of belladonna and derivatives antispasmodics in combination with analgesics. Used in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Procolic FC tab
Packing/Price
10 × 10's
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