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What is Marcotravin (Alverine citrate)?

Smooth muscle is a type of muscle that is not under voluntary control. It is the type of muscle that is found in places such as the walls of the gut and the walls of the womb (uterus).

Marcotravin (Alverine citrate) acts directly on this muscle, causing it to relax

Marcotravin (Alverine citrate) relaxes the muscle spasms that occur in the gut in conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and diverticular disease. This relieves the pain sometimes associated with these conditions.

Marcotravin (Alverine citrate) also relieves the muscle spasms in the womb that cause painful periods.

Marcotravin (Alverine citrate) is an antispasmodic with a direct action on smooth muscle.

Marcotravin 60 mg
Marcotravin 120 mg

Marcotravin (Alverine citrate)

What are the Pharmacokinetic properties?

Marcotravin (Alverine citrate) is a spasmolytic, which has a specific action on the smooth muscle of the alimentary tract and uterus, without affecting the heart, blood vessels and tracheal muscle at therapeutic doses.

  • After oral administration, Marcotravin (Alverine citrate) is rapidly converted to its primary active metabolite, which is then further converted to two secondary metabolites. There is a high renal clearance of all metabolites indicating that they are eliminated by active renal secretion.
  • The peak plasma level of the most active metabolite occurs between 1 and 1½ hours after oral dosing.
  • Effective relief of spasms in : IBS , painful diverticular disease of colon and dysmenorrhea.
  • Available in two forms 120 and 60mg.
  • Marcotravin (Alverine citrate) has a specific action on the smooth muscle of the alimentary tract and uterus, without affecting the heart, blood vessels and tracheal muscle at therapeutic doses.
  • The plasma half-life averages 0.8 hours for Marcotravin (Alverine citrate) and 5.7 hours for the active primary metabolite.
  • Free of anticholinergic side effects : no dry mouth , no dry eye , no drowsiness , no urinary retention.
  • Peak Plasma level within 1 h after dosing ensure fast effect.
  • Affordable treatment.

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