Phloroglucinol: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Phloroglucinol is a non-atropine antispasmodic. It is used for abdominal cramps, IBS, biliary and urinary colic and period cramps. In Pakistan it is available as tablets and injections, made by 5 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Phloroglucinol works

Phloroglucinol, often combined with trimethylphloroglucinol, acts directly on the smooth muscle in the walls of the gut, bile ducts, urinary tract and womb, helping it relax. Unlike many older antispasmodics, it has no atropine-like effects, so dry mouth, blurred vision and urine retention are unlikely.

What is Phloroglucinol used for?

• Abdominal cramps
• IBS
• Biliary and urinary colic
• Period cramps

Phloroglucinol is used to relieve cramping pain caused by spasms of the smooth muscle in internal organs. This includes stomach and intestinal cramps, pain from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colicky pain from gallstones or kidney stones, and painful periods. It eases the spasm itself, so it is often used alongside treatment for the underlying cause.

Side effects of Phloroglucinol

Side effects with Phloroglucinol are uncommon; when they do occur they may include:

• Skin rash
• Itching or hives
• Feeling light-headed or faint
• Mild stomach discomfort

Stop taking it and get urgent help if you develop swelling of the face, lips or throat, or difficulty breathing. Also see a doctor promptly if pain is severe, keeps getting worse, or comes with fever, vomiting, yellow skin or blood in the urine.

Precautions and warnings

• See a doctor if abdominal pain is new, severe or keeps coming back, or if it comes with weight loss, as cramps can have causes that need other treatment.
• Do not use it to hide pain from a possible emergency such as appendicitis; get a medical assessment first.
• Avoid combining it with strong morphine-type painkillers unless your doctor advises it, as these can increase spasm.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only after speaking to your doctor.
• For period pain or IBS that keeps returning, discuss longer-term management with your doctor.

Frequently asked questions about Phloroglucinol

What is the price of Phloroglucinol in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Phloroglucinol products currently in stock range from Rs 312 to Rs 1,365 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Helispa Plus Tablet at Rs 312. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Phloroglucinol are available in Pakistan?

Phloroglucinol is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Spadix (Tabros Pharma), Spasrid (Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd), Spasfon (Himont Pharmaceutical Ltd), Anafortan (Ali Gohar Pharmaceuticals Ltd) and Helispa (Helix Pharma Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Phloroglucinol?

Phloroglucinol is generally available without a prescription. Read the leaflet before use and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure, especially for children, during pregnancy, or if you take other medicines.

Can Phloroglucinol be used during pregnancy?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only after speaking to your doctor.

Are all Phloroglucinol brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Phloroglucinol in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Phloroglucinol brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 7 products containing Phloroglucinol from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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