Dicyclomine (10mg)
Meftal-Spas 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. Meftal-Spas 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.
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 themCommon side effects of Meftal-Spas
2 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Meftal-Spas Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.
Related Warnings
Meftal-Spas Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Meftal-Spas Injection 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.
Meftal-Spas Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
It is not known whether Meftal-Spas Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Meftal-Spas Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Meftal-Spas Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Meftal-Spas Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Meftal-Spas Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Meftal-Spas Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Meftal-Spas Injection active drug does not contain gluten. Read the label instruction of the brands your doctor prescribes you, for gluten content
Meftal-Spas Injection is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of Meftal-Spas Injection.
Meftal-Spas Injection may cause constipation.
Meftal-Spas Injection is not an opiate, steroid, or an antacid. It is neither a NSAID not a benzodiazepine
Yes, Meftal-Spas 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
Meftal-Spas Injection has no known effects in treating diarrhea.
Meftal-Spas 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
Meftal-Spas Injection may cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy
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.
