• Canadian Brand Names: Dicetel®
• Pharmacologic Category: Calcium Channel Antagonist, Gastrointestinal

• It is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome.
• Pinaverium relaxes bowel muscles.

How to take

• Take this drug with food.
• Take with a full glass of water.
• Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
• Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug. This stops irritation to the swallowing tube (esophagus).

Missed Dose

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your normal time.
• Do not take two doses or extra doses.

Storage

• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from water. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

Avoid

• If you have an allergy to pinaverium or any other part of this drug.
• If you are allergic to lactose, talk with doctor.
• Tell doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs involved.
• If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
• If you are breast-feeding.

Precautions

• Check drugs with doctor. This drug may not mix well with other drugs.
• Use birth control that you can trust to stop pregnancy while taking this drug.

Side Effects

• Feeling tired or weak.
• Headache.
• Belly pain or heartburn.
• Constipation. More liquids, regular exercise, or a fiber diet may help. Talk with doctor about a stool softener or laxative.
• Loose stools.
• Dry mouth. Frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.

Monitoring

• Change in health problem being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Dry mouth may cause more cavities. Take good care of your teeth. See a dentist often.
• Follow up with doctor.

Contact a healthcare provider

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away.
• Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Chest pain or pressure or fast heartbeat.
• Very bad swelling or pain of hands or feet.
• Very bad dizziness or passing out.
• Feeling very tired or weak.
• Very bad constipation.
• Very bad belly pain or bloody loose stools.
• Very bad loose stools.
• Any rash.
• Health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

General Statements

• If you have a very bad allergy, wear allergy ID at all times.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most drugs can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• In Canada return any unused drugs back to the pharmacy. Also, visit http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/med/disposal-defaire-eng.php#th for more facts about the right way to get rid of unused drugs.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list your doctor.
• Talk with doctor before starting any new drug, including OTC, natural products, or vitamins.
• Call your doctor for health help about side effects. You may also call the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Read the package insert for more details.

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