Timozin(Tiemonium methyl sulphate)
Therapeutic Group: Anti Spasmodic
Presentation
Timozin tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Tiemonium Methylsulfate INN 50 mg.
Timozin IV/IM injection: Each 2ml contains Tiemonium Methylsulfate INN 5 mg.
Description
Timozin (Tiemonium methylsulfate) is a synthetic antispasmodic drug with mixed musculotropic and anticholinergic activity
Indications
Timozin is an antispasmodic drug. It reduces muscle spasms of the intestine, biliary system, bladder and uterus. Timozin is indicated for pain in gastrointestinal and biliary diseases and in urology and gynaecology such as gastroenteritis, diarrhoea, dysentery, biliary colic, enterocolitis, cholecystitis, colonopathies, mild cystitis and spasmodic dysmenorrhoea.
Dosage & Administration
Tablet: The usual dosages of Timozin are 2 to 6 tablets (100-300 mg) daily in divided doses as required.
Injection: 1 ampoule by slow IV/IM injection 3 times daily.
Syrup: Children: 3 ml/ kg body weight daily in 3 divided doses. 10 kg. wt. baby- 2 teaspoonful 3 times daily. 15 kg. wt. baby- 3 teaspoonful 3 times daily. Adult: 5-15 ml 3 times daily.
Side Effects
Tiemonium Methylsulfate INN may have some undesirable effects in certain individuals like risk of hypotension and tachycardia especially in case of injection.
Precautions
Precautions should be exercised for treatment of patients with disorders of the prostate, serious diseases of the kidney or liver, cardiac disorders, thyroid disorders, chronic bronchitis and certain gastrointestinal diseases. The risks of visual disturbances can make it dangerous to drive or use machines.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
The use of this drug is not recommended during pregnancy & lactation, unless otherwise indicated by physician.
Over Dose
In the case of overdose, seek medical attention
Storage
Do not store above 30 C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.
Commercial Pack
Timozin tablet: Each box contains 5 blister strips of 10 tablets.
Timozin IV/IM injection: Each box contains 5 ampoules of 2 ml.
Timozin Syrup: Each bottle contains 100 ml syrup.