Unigan Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Paracetamol 500 mg, hyoscine-N-butylbromide 10 mg

Indications/Uses

Relief from pain of stronger abdominal cramps including menstrual cramps & urinary tract spasm.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1-2 tab tid. Max: 6 tab. Childn ≥10 yr May be used if required.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Swallow tab whole w/ sufficient amount of water. Do not chew.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to hyoscine-N-butylbromide, paracetamol. Patients w/ myasthenia gravis, megacolon or severe hepatocellular insufficiency.

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Special Precautions

G6PD, hepatic dysfunction, impaired renal function, Gilbert's syndrome & hepatocellular insufficiency. Should not be taken over prolonged periods or in higher doses. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, skin reactions, dyshidrosis, tachycardia, bronchospasm, dry mouth, increased transaminases, urinary retention.

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Drug Interactions

Glutethimide, phenobarb, phenytoin, carbamazepine, rifampicin, alcohol abuse, long-term use of paracetamol, concomitant use of paracetamol & zidovudine, probenecid, cholestyramine, tri- & tetracyclic antidepressants, antihistamines, antipsychotics, quinidine, amantadine, tiotropium, ipratropium, atropine-like compd, metoclopramide, β-adrenergics.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antispasmodics

ATC Classification

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.
N02BE51 - paracetamol, combinations excl. psycholeptics ; Belongs to the class of anilide preparations. Used to relieve pain and fever.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Unigan FC tab

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

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Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

JustRight Healthcare