Timotor 100mg (10pcs)

Introduction

Timotor 100 is used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasm. It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, and discomfort. Timotor 100 is taken with or without in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are dryness in mouth, excessive thirst, reduced bronchial secretions, increased heart rate, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems.

Uses of Timotor 100

• Pain due to smooth muscle spasm

Side effects of Timotor 100

Common

• Palpitations
• Increased heart rate
• Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
• Excessive thirst
• Reduce bronchial secretion
• Dryness in mouth
• Photophobia
• Dry skin
• Slow heart rate
• Loss of accommodation
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Dilatation of pupil
• Difficulty in urination
• Constipation

How to use Timotor 100

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Timotor 100 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Timotor 100 works

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Quick Tips

• Do not drive or use machinery while using trimebutine as it may cause dizziness.
• Do not take alcohol as it may worsen the side effects of trimebutine.
• Avoid concomitant use of trimebutine with other medicine such as tubocurarine.
• Trimebutine is not recommended in children or adolescents under 12 years of age.
• Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Brief Description

Indication

Irritable bowel syndrome, Chronic gastritis

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Irritable bowel syndrome Adult: 300-600 mg/day in 3 divided doses. Chronic gastritis Adult: 300 mg/day in 3 divided doses. Elderly: Use with caution.

Contraindication

Patients with known hypersensitivity to trimebutine maleate or any excipient.

Mode of Action

Trimebutine is a GI motility regulator with antispasmodic properties.

Precaution

Elderly; pregnancy, lactation.

Side Effect

Trimebutine Maleate is generally well tolerated. The infrequently reported adverse effects are as follows: a) Gastrointestinal: Dry mouth, foul taste, diarrhea, dyspepsia, epigastric pain, nausea, constipation, b) CNS: Drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, hot/cold sensations, headache etc.