Dicetel® (Eldicet®) is available in two different presentation forms: 50 mg and 100 mg tablet.
Not all presentation forms are available in all countries. For further information on Dicetel® in your country please visit the Local contacts section.
Dicetel® is best taken during meals. The tablet(s) must be swallowed whole without crushing or sucking, with an adequate amount of liquid (a glass of water for example). Do not swallow the tablet while lying down or just before retiring to bed.
Dosage: 3 – 4 tablets of 50 mg a day. Exceptionally, this dosage can be increased to a total of 6 tablets a day.
2 ( or 3 ) tablets of 100 mg a day in 2 ( or 3 ) administrations.
As preparation for a barium enema: 3 days before examination 2 x 2 50 mg tablets, or 2 x 100 mg tablet.
Indications
Dicetel® is indicated for:
the symptomatic treatment of pain, transit disorders and intestinal discomfort related to IBS
the symptomatic treatment of pain related to the biliary functional disorders
as a preparation for a barium enema
Pharmacology
Dicetel® iis a spasmolytic agent whose effects are exerted on the gastrointestinal tract.
It is a calcium-antagonist which acts by inhibiting the calcium entry at the level of the gastrointestinal smooth muscle cell specifically. It is devoid of anticholinergic effects.
It is also devoid of cardiovascular effects.
Side-effects
Dicetel® has no anticholinergic activity at therapeutic dosages. (anticholinergic side effects include a dry mouth, blurred vision, urine retention, constipation and drowsiness)
Since Dicetel® does not give these side-effects, it is less likely to interfere with a patient’s daily activities. For this reason it can be used in patients with prostatic hypertrophy, urinary retention and glaucoma.
Therapeutic dosages of Dicetel® do not affect blood pressure, the ECG (electrocardiogram) or cardiac electrophysiology.
Safety profile
Safety and tolerance data have been collected from clinical trials in which more than 6000 patients received pinaverium bromide.
In all trials pinaverium bromide was well tolerated. The only adverse reactions that were mentioned to Solvay Pharmaceuticals were rare cases of minor digestive disturbances. Isolated cases of cutaneous undesirable effects. For more details see your national product description.
Product Profile
Dicetel® is an effective drug for patients with IBS:
Eliminates abdominal pain
Relieves the bowels
Improves stool reliably
No anticholinergic side effects
No effect on bloodpressure, the electrocardiogram or cardiac electrophysiology
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