All Details About Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection
Description:
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection is used in the treatment of abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). It helps to control sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby reduces abdominal cramps.Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea, weakness and nervousness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. This medicine may also cause diarrhea, so its better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse. It should not be used in infants less than six months of age.
Directions For Use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themOrdinary side effects of Decolic
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Dryness in mouth
- Tenseness
- Drowsiness
- Vomiting
- Psychosis
- Diarrhea
- Photophobia
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Confusion
- Hallucination
- Dry skin
- Reduced bronchial secretions
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. Is Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection safe?
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection gluten free?
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection active drug does not contain gluten. Read the label instruction of the brands your doctor prescribes you, for gluten content
Q. Does Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection help nausea?
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection.
Q. Does Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection help constipation or trigger constipation?
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection may cause constipation.
Q. Is Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection is not an opiate, steroid, or an antacid. It is neither a NSAID not a benzodiazepine
Q. Is Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection a muscle relaxer?
Affirmative, Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection is a smooth muscle relaxant. It has a direct effect on muscles of the stomach and intestine. It does not relax the skeletal/voluntary muscles
Q. Can I take Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection for diarrhea?
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection has no known effects in treating diarrhea.
Q. Can I take Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection for menstrual cramps?
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection mainly acts on the smooth muscles of the intestine. Hence, it is used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines (gut). It is not known whether it can be used for menstrual cramps
Q. Does Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection make you drowsy?
Decolic 40mg/2ml Injection may cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy
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There are no known serious drug interactions between dicyclomine and Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ Tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol). Dicyclomine is often available in combination with pain killers like paracetamol Consult your doctor about all medications currently taken before starting and while on dicyclomine.
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