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Nirspas Injection 30.0 ml in 1 vial

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Nirspas Injection is a product of Nirlife Healthcare
Composition: Dicyclomine (NA)

Pack of 30 ml

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All Details About Nirspas Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Nirspas Injection

Description:

Nirspas Injection is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). It helps to control sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby reducing abdominal cramps.

Nirspas 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. Nirspas 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 them

Ordinary side effects of Nirspas

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Tenseness
  • Drowsiness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nirspas Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nirspas Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Nirspas Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Nirspas Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Nirspas Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Nirspas Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

Is Nirspas Injection safe?

Nirspas Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Is Nirspas Injection gluten free?

Nirspas Injection active drug does not contain gluten. Read the label instruction of the brands your doctor prescribes you, for gluten content

Does Nirspas Injection help nausea?

Nirspas Injection is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Nirspas Injection.

Does Nirspas Injection help constipation or trigger constipation?

Nirspas Injection may cause constipation.

Is Nirspas Injection an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?

Nirspas Injection is not an opiate, steroid, or an antacid. It is neither a NSAID not a benzodiazepine

Is Nirspas Injection a muscle relaxer?

Affirmative, Nirspas 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

Can I take Nirspas Injection for diarrhea?

Nirspas Injection has no known effects in treating diarrhea.

Can I take Nirspas Injection for menstrual cramps?

Nirspas 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

Does Nirspas Injection make you drowsy?

Nirspas Injection may cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy

Can I take dicyclomine with Advil (ibuprofen)/ amoxicillin/ Pepto (bismuth subsalicylate)/ tramadol/ Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone)/ oxycodone/ Tylenol (paracetamol)?

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.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)



Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H


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