Camylofin Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Camylofin, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Camylofin brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Camylofin Pronunciation : Ca-My-Lo-Fin Therapeutic Classification : AntispasmodicsBrand Names or Trade Names of Camylofin
India :
Anafortan DS (50+500) |
Carespas CP (300+25) |
Anafortan (50 mg) |
Anafortan (10 ml) |
Anafortan N (100+50) |
Anaspas (50+50) (Nicholas Piramal) |
Anafortan (30ml) |
Anaspas (50+50) |
Anafortan (25+300) |
Anafortan (500 mg)
Overview of Camylofin
• Camylofin is an antimuscarinic drug that also causes direct smooth muscle relaxation.Why is Camylofin Prescribed? (Indications)
Camylofin is used for the treatment of a migraine, pancreatitis (pancreas inflammation), dysmenorrhea (painful periods, or menstrual cramps), spasm pain, inflammation, biliary colic (when a gallstone temporarily blocks the bile duct) or renal colic (abdominal pain caused by kidney stones).When should Camylofin not be taken? (Contraindications)
• Camylofin is contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma (optic nerve damage due to sudden high eye pressure), prostatic hypertrophy (enlargement of prostate gland causing difficulty with urination) or urinary retention or constipation, heart problems, pregnancy and breastfeeding.What is the dosage of Camylofin?
• The recommended adult dosage for camylofin:Tablet: 25mg up to three times a day
Injection: 25mg/1ml; 25mg up to three times a day by intramuscular or intravenous injection
• It is also available as dry syrup and oral drops.
How should Camylofin be taken?
• It should be administered orally or by injection every 8 hours as needed.What are the warnings and precautions for Camylofin?
• Camylofin should be used with caution in patients with tachycardia (fast heart rate), ulcerative colitis and gastroesophageal reflux.What are the side effects of Camylofin?
Cardiovascular: Palpitations, abnormal heart rate and / or rhythmDigestive tract: Dry mouth, constipation
Eye: Blurring of vision due to dilatation of pupil and/ or loss of accommodation
Others: Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), dry skin, excessive thirst, dry mouth, skin reactions
What are the other precautions for Camylofin?
• Camylofin must be taken with caution by patients with thyrotoxicosis, obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney or liver disease, and in the elderly.What are the Drug Interactions of Camylofin?
• Camylofin should not be used in patients taking amantadine, quinidine and tricyclic antidepressants.• It should be avoided with other drugs with anti-muscarinic activity.
