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Anafortan Plus SpecificationRequires Prescription (YES/NO)YesGenerics?Phloroglucinol , Trimethylphloroglucinol Used ForAnti-SpasmodicHow it worksAn antispasmodic which acts on the smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal & urogenital pathways and relieves pain associated with spasm.Anafortan Plus Usage And SafetyDosage?Phloroglucinol , Trimethylphloroglucinol Side EffectsConstipation , transient bradycardia ( followed by tachycardia , palpitation and arrhythmias ) , reduced bronchial secretions , urinary urgency and retention , dilatation of the pupils with loss of accomodation , photophobia , dry mouth , flushing and dryness of the skin . Side-effects that occur occasionally include confusion ( particularly in the elderly) , nausea , vomiting and giddiness . Very rarely , angle-closure galucoma may occur .Drug InteractionsAmantadine , atenolol , digoxin , phenothiazines , tricyclic antidepressants .IndicationIt is used in : Spasm associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) , Spasm associated with diarrhoea and dysentery , Renal colic , Biliary colic , Dysmenorrhoea , Delayed labour . When not to UseHypersensitive to any of the ingredients in the list.Anafortan Plus PrecautionsPrecautionAssociation of phloroglucinol with major pain killers such as morphine or its derivatives must be avoided because of their spasmogenic effect.Anafortan Plus WarningsWarning 1Antimuscarinics should be used with caution in Down's syndrome , in children and in the elderly.Warning 2They should also be used with caution in gastro-esophageal reflux disease , diarrhoea , ulcerative colitis .Warning 3They should be used with caution in acute myocardial infarction , hypertension , conditions characterised by tachycardia ( including hyperthyroidism , cardiac insufficiency, cardiac surgery) .Anafortan Plus Additional InformationPregnancy categoryAlways consult your physician before using any medicine.Storage (YES/NO)Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.