• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Functional bowel disorders
  • Abdominal cramps, bloating, intestinal spasms

Typical Adult Dosage:

  • 40 mg orally, 2–3 times/day, usually before meals
  • Available in 40 mg tablets
  • Take 15–30 minutes before meals
  • Swallow whole with water
  • Regular use is often required for chronic GI issues (e.g., IBS)
  • Class: Quaternary ammonium antispasmodic
  • Mechanism: Acts directly on GI smooth muscles to inhibit calcium influx
  • Results in relaxation of intestinal smooth muscle, reducing spasms and discomfort
  • Minimal systemic absorption → mostly local action in the gut
  • Generally well tolerated
  • Possible:
  • Nausea
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
  • Rare: Constipation, skin rash
  • Hypersensitivity to otilonium or similar compounds
  • Severe GI obstruction or motility disorders
  • No major known interactions
  • Safe to use alongside probiotics, antibiotics, or digestive enzymes

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BRAND NAME STRENGTH FORMULATION PACK SIZE MANUFACTURER DISTRIBUTOR
Spasmomen 40mg Tablet 30’s Menarini International Phillips Therapeutics