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All Details About Spasidex Drop
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Spasidex Drop
Description:
Spasidex Drop is used in the treatment of abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome It helps to control sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby reduces abdominal cramps.Spasidex Drop is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by your doctor. 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 make drowsiness worse.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. It 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:
Ordinary side effects of Spasidex
- 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
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 themWarning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Spasidex Drop may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Spasidex Drop 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
Spasidex Drop 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 Spasidex Drop alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Spasidex Drop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Spasidex Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Spasidex Drop should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Spasidex Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. Is Spasidex Drop safe?
Spasidex Drop is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Spasidex Drop gluten free?
Spasidex Drop active drug does not contain gluten. Read the label instruction of the brands your doctor prescribes you, for gluten content
Q. Does Spasidex Drop help nausea?
Spasidex Drop is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Spasidex Drop.
Q. Does Spasidex Drop help constipation or trigger constipation?
Spasidex Drop may cause constipation.
Q. Is Spasidex Drop an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?
Spasidex Drop is not an opiate, steroid, or an antacid. It is neither a NSAID not a benzodiazepine
Q. Is Spasidex Drop a muscle relaxer?
Affirmative, Spasidex Drop 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 Spasidex Drop for diarrhea?
Spasidex Drop has no known effects in treating diarrhea.
Q. Can I take Spasidex Drop for menstrual cramps?
Spasidex Drop 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 Spasidex Drop make you drowsy?
Spasidex Drop may cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy
Q. 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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