Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Stelbid Tablet
Description:
Stelbid Tablet is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). It prevents the sudden spasm of muscles to relieve stomach pain and cramps. It also promotes easy passage of gas to reduce stomach discomfort.
Stelbid Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, constipation, dryness in mouth, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), blurred vision, and difficulty in urination. 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 also 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.
Lifestyle modifications like having fiber-rich diet, avoiding foods that trigger your symptoms, increasing fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results. Earlier taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Stelbid
- No common side effects seen
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
Warning & Precautions:
Stelbid Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Stelbid Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Stelbid Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Stelbid Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Stelbid Tablet make u feel dizzy, drowsy or can cause blurred vision. This may affect your driving ability.
KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Stelbid Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Stelbid Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Stelbid Tablet is not considered safe in patients with liver disease as per the available data.
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