Distinon Tablet 10's

Distinon Tablet is used to treat myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness). Besides this, Distinon Tablet also treats paralytic ileus (a rare form of constipation), postoperative urinary retention, and prophylaxis against military exposure to any nerve poisoning gas. Myasthenia gravis is a long-term neuromuscular disease that leads to musculoskeletal weakness caused by excess activity of a protein (cholinesterase protein).

Distinon Tablet contains Pyridostigmine, which works by stopping the excessive cholinesterase activity (an enzyme required for the breakdown of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine) involved in communication between nerve impulses and muscle movements.

In some cases, you may experience common side effects, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, sweating, cough with mucus, rash, muscle cramps, and blurred vision. Most of these side effects will resolve gradually over time. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to it. Consult your doctor before taking Distinon Tablet if you are pregnant before taking Distinon Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Distinon Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems, so drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Distinon Tablet can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor; the dose depends upon the child’s age. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines you are taking to rule out unpleasant side effects.

Distinon Tablet is used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis. The detailed uses of Distinon Tablet are as follows:

• Improves muscle strength in myasthenia gravis: Distinon Tablet inhibits acetylcholinesterase, increasing acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction to enhance nerve signal transmission and improve voluntary muscle function.
• Reverses effects of non-depolarising muscle relaxants: Distinon Tablet used after surgery to reverse neuromuscular blockade caused by agents like vecuronium or rocuronium.
• Manages postoperative urinary retention and paralytic ileus: Distinon Tablet stimulates smooth muscle contraction in the bladder and intestines, making it useful in managing postoperative urinary retention and paralytic ileus.
• Used in military for nerve agent prophylaxis: Distinon Tablet is FDA-approved for prophylactic use against exposure to nerve agents like soman, used as part of military preparedness.
• Occasionally used for orthostatic hypotension: Distinon Tablet helps to improve standing blood pressure in patients with neurogenic orthostatic hypotension.

• Distinon Tablet can be taken 30-60 minutes before food as advised by your doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
• Swallow Distinon Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not chew, crush or break it.

• Distinon Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called cholinesterase inhibitors used to treat myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness).
• Distinon Tablet works by stopping the excessive activity of cholinesterase, thus helping the muscles to work properly.
• Additionally, Distinon Tablet is also used to treat paralytic ileus (a rare form of constipation), postoperative urinary retention, and prophylaxis to soman nerve agent poisoning.
• Distinon Tablet affects the chemicals in the body which are involved in communication between nerve impulses and muscle movements. Thereby, Distinon Tablet helps in treating myasthenia gravis.

• Do not take Distinon Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents or if you are constipated or cannot urinate unless prescribed by the doctor.
• Inform your doctor before taking Distinon Tablet if you have asthma, high blood pressure, glaucoma, breathing problems, coronary obstruction, stomach ulcers, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, or kidney problems, if you have had surgery to remove your thymus gland, or if you are due to have any surgery.
• Consult your doctor before taking Distinon Tablet if you are pregnant or before taking Distinon Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
• Distinon Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems, so drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
• Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Distinon Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
• You should not use Distinon Tablet if you have a bladder or bowel obstruction.
• Distinon Tablet is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
• Prolonged use of Distinon Tablet may cause gastrointestinal side effects due to increased gut peristalsis, causing abdominal cramping, frequent bowel movements, or diarrhoea. However, these side effects can be managed with OTC items and antidiarrheal preparations.