About Anafortan Plus injection
Anafortan Plus Injection relieves renal colic, biliary colic and menstrual cramps from smooth muscle spasms.
Anafortan Plus Injection Uses
- Renal colic and pain caused by kidney stones
- Biliary colic from gallstones or gallbladder spasm
- Gastrointestinal spasms, including cramping linked to irritable bowel syndrome
- Dysmenorrhea, meaning painful menstrual cramps
- Ureteral spasm during the passage of a kidney stone
- Esophageal spasm
What Experts Say
Phloroglucinol works as a musculotropic antispasmodic, which means it relaxes smooth muscle directly rather than blocking nerve signals. This makes it useful for spasm related pain where the muscle itself is contracting too forcefully, such as in the ureter during a kidney stone episode or in the bile duct during a gallstone attack.
Doctors in Pakistan often choose the injectable form when a patient needs faster relief than an oral tablet can give, particularly in emergency settings for acute renal colic or biliary colic. The intramuscular or intravenous route allows the medicine to act within minutes rather than the 30 to 60 minutes an oral dose may take.
Because phloroglucinol does not carry the sedative or dependency risks linked to opioid painkillers, physicians consider it a reasonable option for smooth muscle spasm before moving to stronger analgesics. It is generally well tolerated, which supports its long use across gynecology, urology and gastroenterology practice.
انافورٹن پلس انجیکشن کے استعمالات
- گردے کی پتھری سے ہونے والے شدید درد میں
- پتے کی پتھری اور بائلری کولک کے درد میں
- معدے اور آنتوں کی اینٹھن میں
- ماہواری کے دوران شدید درد میں
- پیشاب کی نالی کی اینٹھن میں
Anafortan Plus injection formula
- Phloroglucinol + Trimethylphloroglucinol
How to use Anafortan Plus injection?
- Administered only by a doctor or trained healthcare professional in a hospital or clinic setting
- Given by intramuscular or intravenous injection, never for self administration at home
- Usual adult dose is 1 to 3 ampoules per day depending on the severity of the spasm
- Each ampoule is for single use only and should not be reused
- Not recommended for children unless specifically advised by a pediatrician
Drug Interactions
- Other antispasmodic medicines: Combining with other smooth muscle relaxants may increase the risk of low blood pressure or excessive drowsiness
- Sedatives: May add to dizziness when used together with sedating medicines
- Antihypertensive drugs: Caution is advised since combined use may lower blood pressure further
Risks and warnings
- Pregnancy: Use only if the treating doctor considers it necessary, since safety data in pregnancy is limited
- Allergy: Avoid if there is a known history of hypersensitivity to phloroglucinol or trimethylphloroglucinol
- Injection site reactions: Temporary pain, redness or swelling can occur at the injection site
- Low blood pressure: Rapid intravenous administration may cause a brief drop in blood pressure, so it should be given slowly under supervision
- Underlying conditions: Inform the doctor about any history of liver disease, kidney disease or heart rhythm problems before receiving this injection
Anafortan Plus Injection Side Effects
- Pain, redness or irritation at the injection site
- Nausea or mild stomach upset
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Headache
- Skin rash or itching
- Rare allergic reactions such as swelling of the face or difficulty breathing, which need immediate medical attention
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place
- Protect ampoules from direct light and keep in the original carton until use
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use if the ampoule is cracked, discolored or already opened
- Each ampoule is single use, and any unused portion should be discarded, never stored for later use
- Should only be handled and stored by hospital or clinic staff, not stored at home for self administration
