1. Generic Mestinon TabletsGeneric Mestinon (Distinon Tablets) isused to treat muscle weakness in peoplewith myasthenia gravis, and to combat theeffects of curariform drug toxicity. It is alsoused to treat paralytic ileus, postoperativeurinary retention and orthostatichypotension. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland

2. Generic Mestinon TabletsChemical Structure The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 3. Generic Mestinon TabletsActive IngredientThe active pharmaceuticalingredient contained in GenericMestinon (Distinon Tablets) isPyridostigmine Bromide.Each 60 mg Generic Mestinontablet for oral administrationcontains 60 mg of PyridostigmineBromide. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 4. Generic Mestinon TabletsIndicationsGeneric Mestinon (Distinon Tablets)is used to treat muscle weakness inpeople with myasthenia gravis, andto combat the effects of curariformdrug toxicity.It is also used to treat paralyticileus, postoperative urinary retentionand orthostatic hypotension. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 5. Generic Mestinon TabletsRecommended Adult DosageTreatment of Myasthenia Gravis:The recommended initial dosage for adults is30 to 120 mg by mouth are given at intervalsthroughout the day when maximum strengthis needed (for example on rising and beforemeal times). The usual duration of action of adose is three to four hours. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 6. Generic Mestinon TabletsRecommended Adult DosageOther indications:The recommended adult dose is 1 to 4tablets of 60 mg orally. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 7. Generic Mestinon TabletsMissed DoseIf it is almost time for your next dose,skip the dose you missed and takeyour next dose on schedule.Otherwise, take it as soon as youremember, and then go back to takingGeneric Mestinon as you wouldnormally.Do not take a double dose to make upfor the dose that you missed. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 8. Generic Mestinon TabletsContraindicationsGeneric Mestinon (Distinon Tablets) iscontraindicated in patients with thefollowing conditions:Hypersensitivity to Pyridostigmine Bromideor any inactive component of thismedication and to bromides.Generic Mestinon should not be given topatients with mechanical gastrointestinal orurinary obstruction. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 9. Generic Mestinon TabletsContraindicationsGeneric Mestinon should not be used inconjunction with depolarising musclerelaxants such as suxamethonium asneuromuscular blockade may bepotentiated and prolonged apnoea mayresult. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 10. Generic Mestinon TabletsSide Effects of Generic Mestinon TabletsThe following side effects have beenreported with the use of GenericMestinon (Distinon Tablets):Nausea and vomiting, increasedsalivation, diarrhoea and abdominalcramps. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 11. Generic Mestinon TabletsWarnings And PrecautionsHypersensitivity reactions may occur in susceptibleindividuals.Extreme caution is required when administering GenericMestinon to patients with bronchial asthma.Care should be taken in patients with bradycardia, recentcoronary occlusion, hypotension, vagotonia, epilepsy orParkinsonism.There is no evidence to suggest that Generic Mestinonhas any special effects in the elderly. However, elderlypatients may be more susceptible to dysrhythmias thanthe younger adult. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 12. Generic Mestinon TabletsWarnings And PrecautionsGeneric Mestinon is mainly excreted unchanged by thekidney, therefore lower doses may be required in patientswith renal disease and treatment should be based ontitration of drug dosage to effect.Generic Mestinon should not be given duringcyclopropane or halothane anaesthesia; however, it maybe used after withdrawal of these agents. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 13. Generic Mestinon TabletsStorage InstructionsKeep Generic Mestinon (DistinonTablets) in a cool, dry place where thetemperature stays below 25 C. Do notstore Generic Mestinon, or any othermedicine, in a bathroom or near a sink.Generic Mestinon Tablets should beprotected from light. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 14. Generic Mestinon TabletsOverdose SymptomsSigns of overdosage due to muscarinic effects mayinclude abdominal cramps, increased peristalsis,diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting, increased bronchialsecretions, salivation, diaphoresis and miosis. nicotiniceffects consist of muscular cramps, fasciculations andgeneral weakness.Bradycardia and hypotension may also occur. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 15. Generic Mestinon TabletsOverdose TreatmentAll patients suspected of having taken an overdoseshould be admitted to a hospital as soon aspossible.Artificial ventilation should be instituted if respirationis severely depressed.Atropine sulphate 1 to 2 mg intravenously is anantidote to the muscarinic effects. The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland 16. Generic Mestinon TabletsDistinon Tablets manufactured bySamarth Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., India.For more information click here The Swiss Pharmacy, Geneva Switzerland