Otilonium bromide is an antispasmodic that acts locally on the muscle of the gut wall. Very little is absorbed into the body, so it relieves cramping in the bowel with few effects elsewhere.

What Otilonium Bromide Is Used For

Irritable bowel syndrome
Abdominal cramps and colicky pain
Bloating and urgency associated with IBS
Spasm during bowel investigations

Common Side Effects

Nausea
Headache
Dry mouth, uncommonly
Dizziness

Precautions

It is usually taken before meals, since that is when cramping is triggered. It eases symptoms rather than treating the cause, and diet, regular meals, fibre and stress all play a large part in IBS. Symptoms starting after the age of forty, weight loss, bleeding, night time pain, or a persistent change in bowel habit need investigation first.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.