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Description
Distinon Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis (a neuromuscular disorder where the muscles become weak and fatigue easily), paralytic ileus (impaired muscle contraction in the intestine that does not allow the food to pass through it), urinary retention (an inability to completely empty the urine from the bladder) after surgery. It works by inhibiting the breakdown of a chemical substance called acetylcholine in the body, thus improving muscle strength.
Distinon Tablet may cause side effects like skin rash, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, weakness, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects generally subside by themselves. However, consult your doctor if they persist or worsen. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines, as this medicine may cause miosis (excessive constriction of the pupil of the eye) and accommodation disorders (an eye focusing problem).
Distinon Tablet is a prescription medicine and should be taken only on your doctor's advise. This medicine can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on the severity of your condition. Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Avoid discontinuing this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it can worsen your condition.
Distinon Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it or have a bladder or bowel obstruction. Inform your doctor about your current medications and existing medical conditions, especially any lung or kidney problems you have. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Distinon Tablet.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Distinon Tablet
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Distinon Tablet
Nausea and Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal cramps
Increased salivation
Weakness
Muscle cramps
Skin Rash
Urinary urgency
Uses of Distinon Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a disorder that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles that are responsible for movement. You may feel weakness in your arms and legs. Distinon Tablet is used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis.
Paralytic ileus
Distinon Tablet is used in the treatment of paralytic ileus (impaired muscle contraction in the intestine, which does not allow the food to pass through it).
Post-operative urinary retention
Distinon Tablet is used in the treatment of urinary retention (an inability to completely empty the urine from the bladder) after surgery.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of Distinon Tablet can be observed within 15-30 minutes.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The effect of Distinon Tablet lasts for an average duration of 6-8 hours.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Distinon Tablet.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Distinon Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Distinon Tablet may pass into the breastmilk in small mounts. It should be used while breastfeeding only upon your doctor's recommendation.
Allergy
Avoid taking Distinon Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Urinary tract obstruction
Urinary tract obstruction is a blockage in one or both ureters, which obstructs urine flow. Distinon Tablet is not recommended for use if you have urinary tract obstruction, as it may further worsen your condition.
Mechanical Gastrointestinal Obstruction
Distinon Tablet is not recommended for use if you have gastrointestinal tract obstruction (a partial or complete blockage in the intestine that prevents the passage of food and liquid through it), as it may further worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Distinon Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
Distinon Tablet may pass into the breastmilk in small mounts. It should be used while breastfeeding only upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings
Bradycardia
Distinon Tablet may cause bradycardia (slow heartbeats). Hence it should be used with caution if you have bradycardia or heart conduction abnormalities (heart rhythm disorders) as it may worsen your condition.
Driving and operating machines
Distinon Tablet may cause miosis (excessive constriction of the pupil of the eye) and accommodation disorders (an eye focusing problem). Hence avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness, such as driving vehicles or operating machines, during the treatment with this medicine.
Seizures
Distinon Tablet may cause convulsions (fits) and tremor. Hence it should be used with caution if you have seizures (sudden, uncontrolled brain activity causing fits).
Coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease is a narrowing or blockage of your blood vessels, usually due to the build-up of blood clots. Distinon Tablet may cause constriction of the blood vessels and should be used with caution if you have coronary artery diseases.
Peptic ulcers
Peptic ulcers refer to sores in the lining of the stomach and intestine. Distinon Tablet may cause an increase in gastric acid secretion in the stomach. Hence it should be used with caution if you have peptic ulcers.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose of Distinon Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the recommended dose. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose of Distinon Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Prednisolone
Atropine
Budesonide
Clozapine
Disease interactions
Respiratory disorders
Distinon Tablet should be used with caution if you have a history of respiratory disorders such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc., as it may worsen your condition.
Kidney Disease
Distinon Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as this medicine is filtered by your kidneys. If you have kidney problems, this medicine will not get filtered properly, thus increasing the risk of toxicity. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Distinon Tablet as instructed by your doctor. Take it with or without food. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablet.
Take Distinon Tablet at the same time every day for ease of remembering. Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed.
Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsen.
Keep Distinon Tablet away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused or expired medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Distinon Tablet works by inhibiting the breakdown of a chemical substance called acetylcholine in the body, thus improving muscle strength.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Cholinergic muscle stimulants, Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
Schedule
Schedule H
Medicines.org.uk. 2022. Mestinon 60 mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: [Accessed 21 July 2022].
Ebs.tga.gov.au. 2022. TGA eBS - Product and Consumer Medicine Information Licence. [online] Available at: [Accessed 21 July 2022].
Hpra.ie. 2022. [online] Available at: [Accessed 15 September 2022].
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Information on this page was last updated on 15 Sep 2022
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