Tritone
What is Tritone?
Tritone, trimebutine maleate, which normalises the intestinal motility & relieves spasms.
Tritone, as direct-acting smooth muscle relaxant, reduces spasms, therefore may decrease severe, sudden abdominal pain associated with irritable bowel syndrome, especially after food.
Tritone is acting on digestive motility, & stops spasms due to previous stimulation.
Who should take Tritone?
1. Patients who suffer from symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (spastic colon).
2. Patients who have pain associated with stomach & intestinal functional disorders.
3. Patients who suffers from stomach or intestinal troubles after surgical operations.
4. Patients who have pain associated with transit troubles, & intestinal discomfort associated with intestinal function.
What sort of side effects experienced when you take Tritone?
Very rare allergic reactions have been reported.
Who should not take Tritone?
Tritone should be avoided in patients with known hypersensitivity reactions to trimebutine maleate or any other ingredients.
Pregnant women, breast-feeding mothers & children under 12 years of age.
Is it safe to take Tritone with other medicines?
In case of any doubt, ask the pharmacist in the nearest pharmacy.
How do you take Tritone?
Tritone Tablets:
The adult recommended dose is from 300 mg up to 600 mg daily in divided doses before meals according to the prescriber’s instructions.
Tritone 100 mg tablets: One or two tablets to be taken three times daily before meals.
Tritone 200 mg tablets: One tablet to be taken three times daily before meals.
Tritone powder for suspension:
Reconstitute the oral suspension by adding the required amount of mineral water to the mark of the bottle; shake the bottle very well to reach the required measure corresponding to the bottle.
The dosage is usually 1 ml/kg/daily in 3 divided doses. The measured dose depends on the weight of the child. It is recommended to add the measured dose on the feeding bottle containing milk or water for the baby, or on a spoon to be given to a child.
Up to 6 months old: Half teaspoonful (2.5 ml) two to three times daily.
6 months to 1 year old: One teaspoonful (5 ml) twice daily.
1 year to 5 years old: One teaspoonful (5 ml) three times daily.
Over 5 years old: Two teaspoonfuls (10 ml) three times daily.
Shake thoroughly the bottle before measuring.
How Tritone is presented to you?
Tritone 100 mg tablets are supplied in boxes of 1, 2, 3 Al/PVC strips each of 10 tablets.
Tritone 200 mg tablets are supplied in boxes of 1, 2, 3 Al/PVC strips each of 10 tablets.
Tritone powder for suspension is supplied in a carton box containing an amber glass bottle of 125 ml after reconstitution + inner insert.
Where do you store Tritone?
Tritone tablets to be stored at a temperature not exceeding 300C, in dry a place.
Tritone powder for suspension: Store in a refrigerator not more than 30 days after reconstitution.