Alverine Citrate

What is Alverine Citrate?

Alverine Citrate is a prescription-only capsule medicine, it is a smooth muscle relaxant which is present in the Gut. It can also be used to treat painful menstruation as the smooth muscle is also present in the uterus.

It is an antispasmodic hard capsule that is used to treat the symptoms of intestinal problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

What is Alverine Citrate used to treat?

Alverine Citrate is an effective treatment for the symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Alverine Citrate is a muscle relaxant that acts directly on the muscles in the gut, helping the gut to relax.

It can also treat diverticular disease and disease of the colon, which creates small pouches to form in the colon wall. These pouches can then become inflamed and cause pain.

Common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include:

• Intestinal pain
• Stomach pain and/or cramps
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Increased wind and flatulence.

How does Alverine Citrate work?

Alverine Citrate is the active ingredient contained in this medicine, and it works by directly targeting the smooth muscle in your gut and relaxing them. This relieves the pain that comes when you have a flare up of irritable bowel syndrome, reducing stomach cramps and allowing you to get on with your day as normal.

How to take Alverine Citrate

Take one or two Alverine capsules up to three times each day. For best results, take it at the same time each day unless your doctor tells you to do otherwise.

Swallow the capsules whole with a glass of water. Do not chew them or crush them.

Who can take Alverine Citrate?

This medicine should not be taken by anyone who is under the age of 12 years old.

Do not take Alverine Citrate if any of these apply to you:

• You have been told by your doctor that you have an obstruction of the gut or that your small bowel is not working properly.
• You are allergic to alverine citrate, or any other ingredients contained in this medicine (see the Ingredients tab for full details).

Speak to your doctor before taking Alverine Citrate if:

• You are 40 years of age or older
• You have a fever
• You are currently suffering from severe constipation
• You have passed blood from your bowel
• You feel sick or are being sick
• You have recently travelled abroad
• You have lost weight
• You have lost your appetite
• You have abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge
• You find it difficult or painful when passing urine
• You are looking pale
• You are feeling tired

Alverine Citrate Possible side effects

As with all medicines, Alverine Citrate comes with the risk of certain side effects, although not everyone gets them.

Speak to your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any of these adverse effects while taking this medication:

• Feeling sick
• Feeling dizzy
• Headaches
• Increased levels of certain liver enzymes (your doctor will run a blood test to check for this)

This list is not exhaustive. Please, refer to the Side Effects tab on this page for a list of rarer, more serious reactions you may suffer.

Always read the patient information leaflet thoroughly before you start to take a new medicine.

Can you buy Alverine Citrate over the counter?

You cannot buy Alverine Citrate over the counter; it is a prescription only medicine and must be prescribed by a doctor.

Can you buy Alverine Citrate online in the UK?

Alverine Citrate is a prescription-only medicine (POM). You can buy Alverine capsules online from Medicine Direct, but you will first need to complete an online questionnaire for one of our registered prescribers to review your answers before you order.

If you place your order by 2pm, we can offer you next day delivery.

Medicine Direct is fully regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council, which means we can guarantee that all medication you buy from us is approved and safe to use. Never order any type of medicine online unless it is from a regulated pharmacy.

Alverine Citrate alternatives

A wide variety of medicines are available to order from Medicine Direct to effectively treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

Peppermint oil capsules such as Colpermin and Apercap can be bought from our online pharmacy. These medicines work to gently relax the muscles in the gut, reducing the symptoms of IBS quickly and effectively.

Mebeverine is a popular choice of medicine to treat IBS. From Medicine Direct, you can either order the tablets or Fybogel Mebeverine, which is a sachet of powder that you should mix with water to create a delicious orange drink. Swallowing this drink will relax the muscles in your gut and allow you to continue with your day without discomfort.

On the other hand, a tried and tested medicine for stomach cramps, including those caused by IBS, is Buscopan. Buscopan Cramps can be ordered from our pharmacy after an online consultation, and should get to work within 15 minutes. You can also buy Buscopan IBS Relief tablets if you have been diagnosed with the problem by a doctor.