Panclasa (Phloroglucinol)
Active Ingredient: Phloroglucinol
Dosage: 80 mg
Route of Administration: Oral
Dosage Form: Capsules
Quantity per package: 20
Availability: Out of stock
Why Panclasa Is Not Used in the USA
Panclasa is not commonly used in the USA, possibly due to the availability of other medications that are preferred for treating muscle spasms and pain based on American medical guidelines and FDA approvals. The U.S. market also tends to favor medications with a broad base of clinical data supporting their efficacy and safety.
Alternatives Sold in the USA
For similar symptoms and conditions treated by Panclasa, here are some drugs available in the United States:
For Spasmodic Pain
For Bone Health and Calcium Regulation
For Gastrointestinal Health
What is Panclasa?
Panclasa is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, adjuvant tetany, disorders in osteogenesis or bone turnover and tooth formation, hepatic colic, nephritic colic, spasmodic pain of the digestive tract, gynecological spasmodic pain, menstrual colic, premenstrual syndrome, etc. It is a medication that contains Phloroglucinol. Despite the description you’ve provided, Phloroglucinol is generally not directly involved in treating or preventing bone-related disorders like osteoporosis or rickets; its primary role is to alleviate muscle spasms.
Indications
- Expulsion of kidney stones, relief of gastrointestinal pain, dietary supplement, when calcium intake is insufficient or when a greater amount is required (pregnancy, lactation, growth stages, climacteric before and after menopause), inactivity, excessive intake of alcohol or tobacco, amenorrhea in female athletes;
- Treatment or prevention of osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, adjuvant tetany, disorders in osteogenesis or bone turnover and tooth formation, hepatic colic, nephritic colic;
- Treatment of complementary uterine contractions during pregnancy, spasmodic pain of the digestive tract, gynecological spasmodic pain, menstrual colic, premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea.
Where is Panclasa Used?
Panclasa is popular in:
- Latin America: Countries like Mexico where there is a preference for effective over-the-counter remedies for managing pain and spasmodic conditions.
- Europe: Some European countries where alternative antispasmodic treatments are widely used for managing colic and abdominal pain.
The medication is used in these regions for its efficacy in quickly relieving spasmodic pain, making it a valuable treatment option in settings where immediate relief is prioritized. Its availability and the cultural acceptance of its use for a wide range of symptomatic treatments also contribute to its popularity.
Dosage and administration
The drug is taken orally. Take 3 to 6 capsules per day, depending on the intensity of pain.
Contraindications
- Carcinoma of the liver and pancreas, disproportion-pelvic in labor, hypersensitivity to the active substance;
- Pyloric stenosis, megacolon, glaucoma, intestinal or urinary obstruction, allergy to the components of the formula.
Side effects
In rare cases, nausea or vomiting may occur.
Overdose
At the recommended doses, overdosing is not frequent. In case of accidental overdose, you may experience nausea or vomiting that disappears when the medication is discontinued.
Interaction
Punclasa should not be administered with other antispasmodics. It should not be administered simultaneously with antispasmodics, morphine and derivatives. It may be administered when the action of the latter has been completely eliminated.