Anafortan Plus Tablets

Medicine Name: Anafortan Plus Tablets

Anafortan Plus Specification Sheet
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Requires Prescription: ✅ Yes
Generics: Phloroglucinol and Trimethylphloroglucinol
Used For: Anti-Spasmodic — to relieve spasms and associated pain
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How It Works
Anafortan Plus contains:
•    Phloroglucinol and Trimethylphloroglucinol, which act directly on smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts.
•    The combination provides spasmolytic (anti-spasmodic) activity, offering rapid relief from muscle spasms and associated abdominal or pelvic pain.
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Indications
Anafortan Plus is indicated for the relief of spasmodic conditions such as:
•    Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
•    Diarrhea- or dysentery-related spasms
•    Renal colic
•    Biliary colic
•    Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
•    Delayed labor
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Dosage
•    Active Ingredients: Phloroglucinol + Trimethylphloroglucinol
•    Dosage must be as directed by a healthcare professional.
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Side Effects
Common:
•    Constipation
•    Dry mouth
•    Flushing and dry skin
•    Urinary urgency or retention
•    Dilated pupils, photophobia (light sensitivity), and blurred vision
Occasional:
•    Nausea, vomiting, giddiness
•    Confusion (especially in the elderly)
Rare:
•    Transient bradycardia followed by tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmias
•    Very rarely: angle-closure glaucoma
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Drug Interactions
Use with caution when taken alongside:
•    Amantadine
•    Atenolol
•    Digoxin
•    Phenothiazines
•    Tricyclic antidepressants
•    Avoid with morphine and its derivatives due to their spasmogenic (spasm-inducing) effects
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When Not to Use
Do not use if:
•    You are hypersensitive to phloroglucinol, trimethylphloroglucinol, or any other component of the product.
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Precautions
•    Avoid use with morphine or its derivatives due to potential spasm worsening.
•    Use with caution in:
o    Children and the elderly
o    Down’s syndrome patients
o    Individuals with GI disorders such as reflux, ulcerative colitis, or diarrhea
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Warnings
1.    Antimuscarinics (like those in Anafortan Plus) must be used cautiously in patients with:
o    Down’s syndrome
o    Children and elderly populations
2.    Use cautiously in patients with:
o    GERD, ulcerative colitis, or chronic diarrhea
3.    Use with caution in patients with:
o    Acute myocardial infarction, hypertension
o    Conditions involving tachycardia (e.g., hyperthyroidism, cardiac insufficiency, or after cardiac surgery)
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Pregnancy Category
⚠️ Consult a physician before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
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Storage
✅ Yes — Store at room temperature, away from direct light and heat