Patient leaflet - Alverine Citrate 60 mg hard capsules
1. What Alverine Citrate Capsules are and what they are used for
Alverine Citrate Capsules are an “anti-spasmodic” medicine. It relaxes the muscles in the intestine (gut) and uterus (womb). This helps stop the pain you feel when the muscles become tense.
It is used to help people who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), some of the symptoms of IBS are:
- Abdominal pains like cramp which come and go. • Diarrhoea.
- Constipation.
- Feeling full and bloated.
- Wanting to go to the toilet urgently.
Sometime these symptoms are worse if you are worried or under stress.
Alverine Citrate Capsules can also be used for a condition of the large intestine called painful diverticular disease of the colon and to relieve period pains.
2. What you need to know before you take Alverine Citrate Capsules
Do not take Alverine Citrate Capsules if:
- you are allergic to alverine citrate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- your doctor has told you that you have obstruction of the gut or that your small bowel is not working properly.
Warnings and precautions
If this is the first time you have had these symptoms, consult your doctor before using any treatment.
Do not take Alverine Citrate Capsules if any of the following apply to you, it may not be the right treatment for you.
See your doctor as soon as possible if you:
- are aged 40 years or over,
- have passed blood from the bowel,
- are feeling sick or vomiting,
- have lost your appetite or lost weight,
- are looking pale and feeling tired,
- are suffering from severe constipation, • have a fever,
- have recently travelled abroad,
- are, or may be, pregnant,
- are breast-feeding,
- have abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge, • have difficultly or pain in passing urine.
Consult your doctor if you have developed new symptoms, or if your symptoms worsen, or if they do not improve after 2 weeks treatment.
Children
Alverine Citrate Capsules are not suitable for children under 12 years old.
Other medicines and Alverine Citrate Capsules
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Some medicines can affect the way other medicines work.
Alverine Citrate Capsules with food and drink
Alverine Citrate Capsules may be taken with or without food.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Do not take Alverine Citrate Capsules during pregnancy or whilst breast-feeding.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Driving and using machines
You should be aware of how you react to Alverine Citrate Capsules before you drive or operate machinery. If you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking Alverine Citrate Capsules, do not drive or operate machinery until these effects wear off.
3. How to take Alverine Citrate Capsules
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- The recommended dose is 1 or 2 capsules of 60mg or 1 capsule of 120mg taken up to 3 times a day.
Use in children: Alverine Citrate Capsules are not suitable for children under 12 years old.
If you take more Alverine Citrate Capsules than you should
If you take more Alverine Citrate Capsules than you should, contact a doctor immediately. Symptoms of an overdose may be low blood pressure, dizziness, increased heartbeat, dilated pupils, blurred vision, dry mouth and throat, difficulty breathing, or difficulty passing urine.
If you forget to take Alverine Citrate Capsules
If you forget to take Alverine Citrate Capsules, take it when you remember. If you forget for more than 4 hours, just take the next dose when you remember it is due.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop taking Alverine Citrate Capsules and seek urgent medical advice immediately if you notice:
- Difficulties in breathing, shortness of breath, wheezing, swelling of your face or other parts of your body, as serious allergic reactions have been known to occur.
- Yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin, as inflammation of the liver has been known to occur.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects occur or worsen.
The following other side effects may also occur:
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
- a feeling of sickness or dizziness,
- headache,
- allergic reactions, which may include itching or skin rash,
- increased levels of some liver enzymes (which would be detected by your doctor during a blood test). Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:
www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Alverine Citrate 60mg and 120mg Hard Capsules
5. How to store Alverine Citrate Capsules
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and carton after ‘EXP’. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not store above 30oC.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Alverine Citrate Capsules contain
- The active substance is alverine citrate. Each hard capsule contains either 60mg or 120mg of alverine citrate.
- The other ingredients are maize starch; starch, pregelatinised and magnesium stearate.
- The capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide (E 171), indigo carmine (E 132) and iron oxide black (E 172). Printing ink components are shellac (E 904), propylene glycol (E 1520), black iron oxide (E 172) and potassium hydroxide (E 525).
What Alverine Citrate Capsules look like and contents of the pack
Alverine Citrate 60mg Hard Capsules are hard gelatin capsules, size 3 with opaque blue colour body and opaque grey colour cap marked ‘I 64’ containing white to off-white powder.
Alverine Citrate 120mg Hard Capsules are hard gelatin capsules, size 1 with opaque blue colour body and opaque grey colour cap marked ‘I 65’ containing white to off-white powder.
Pack size of 7, 10, 14, 28, 30, 56, 60, 84, 90, 100 and 112 capsules are available.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Morningside Healthcare Ltd.
Unit C, Harcourt Way
Leicester, LE19 1WP, UK
Manufacturer
Morningside Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
5 Pavilion Way
Loughborough, LE11 5GW, UK
Morningside Pharmaceuticals Ltd. & Aspire Pharma Ltd. Second Floor, Boss Court, 7 Barton Close, Grove Park, Leicester, LE19 1SJ, United Kingdom
Aspire Pharma Ltd.
Unit 4, Rotherbrook Court,
Bedford Road, Petersfield,
GU32 3QG, United Kingdom.
Health tips for you
Try to make your everyday life a bit healthier:
- Allow plenty of time to do things, and avoid stress. • Do not rush meals.
- Try to eat a balanced diet with high fibre foods. • Do not eat foods which seem to make your IBS worse.
This leaflet was last revised in March 2025.
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