Doltrix: What is it and what is it for?

What is doltrix?

Doltrix® is a synthetic drugmanufactured from lysine clonixinate and butylhyoscine, whose combination exerts an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and spasmolytic action, aimed especially at the smooth muscles of the digestive and gastrointestinal system. It should be noted that doltrix® is a product commercially patented byLaboratorios Maver S. A. (1)

What is doltrix for?

• Doltrix® is used for the treatment of symptomatic or visceral pain due to gastrointestinal diseases orconditions, as well as pain associated with surgical procedures performed on the digestive tract.
• It is used to treat:
  • Gastrointestinal tract pain such as cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulitis.
  • Genitourinary pain such as renal, ureteral, bladder colic, urolithiasis, visceral pain, bladder colic, epididymitis and orchiepididymitis, obstruction of the digestive tract.
  • Dysmenorrhea. (2)
  • Post-surgical pain in gynecological specialties, general surgery, proctological surgery andhemorrhoids. (3)

Dosage and routes of administration of doltrix

Under medical recommendation, doltrix®can be administeredaccording to the following indications:

• In tablets: One tablet contains 250/10 mg of the active components, based on this only one or two tablets a day are recommended, according to medical recommendation.
• In solution for injection or ampoules: Intramuscularly 1 vial every 6 or 8 hours depending on the intensity of the pain.

To highlight: It is important to know that the dosage and route of administration will always depend on the judgment of a doctor, soavoid self-medication.

doltrix side effects

• Allergic reactions due to contact with some of its components.
• Oral dryness, hypotension and Vomiting .
• Itching and blistering of the skin.
• Tachycardia and increased blood pressure.
• Urinary retention , dizziness and constipation.
• Dilated pupils and drowsiness.

Contraindications and warnings of doltrix

Doltrix® is contraindicated in the following circumstances:

• Patients with allergies or hypersensitivity to the active ingredients (especially lysine clonixinate).
• Alcoholic patients and in treatment with other medications.
• People with arrhythmias (impaired heartbeat) or heart failure.
• People with obstruction in the urinary and intestinal tracts.
• Dysfunctions in the optic nerve.
• Pregnant and lactating women, as well as children under 12 years of age.

Avoid if you have:

• Peptic ulcer .
• Gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Hiatal hernia associated with gastric reflux.

Warnings:

• Do not use doltrix® if you are consuming alcohol.
• Suspend its administration in the presence of gastrointestinal disorders.
• Do not consume doltrix® without medical supervision, if you are taking medication for other pathologies.