Alverine Citrate is an anti-spasmodic medication that relaxes the muscles of the uterus (womb) and intestine (gut).Irritable Bowel syndrome (IBS) sufferers can be helped by reducing their symptoms.
Alverine citrate is an antispasmodic medicine that relieves IBS symptoms. it works by relaxing muscle in your stomach and bowels to soothe cramps and spasms.
Take one or two tablets three times a day, either before or after meals. Symptom relief typically begins 1–2 hours after taking the dose.
We recommended that you take Alverine capsules only when necessary – start taking the capsules when your symptoms flare up, and stop taking them when symptoms subside.
Alverine citrate starts to work after 1–2 hours.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the name given to a collection of symptoms that affect your bowel. It’s thought to affect 10–20% of the population, particularly 20–30 year olds. Symptoms include:
Abdominal discomfort or pain, often relieved when you go to the toilet
Irregular bowel pattern of constipation and diarrhoea
Stomach bloating
Passing mucus
Urgency, straining and feeling like your bowels aren’t fully empty
You may find that eating makes your symptoms worse
