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Meftal-Spas Injection

by Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
Dicyclomine (10mg)

₹8₹7

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Meftal-Spas Injection

Introduction to Meftal-Spas Injection

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.

Safety Advice for Meftal-Spas Injection

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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Meftal-Spas Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

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Meftal-Spas 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

How Meftal-Spas Injection works

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.

How To Use Meftal-Spas Injection

  • Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits Of Meftal-Spas Injection

  • Meftal-Spas Injection effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
  • Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Meftal-Spas Injection relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition. <br>Meftal-Spas Injection is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side Effects Of Meftal-Spas Injection

  • Nausea
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Nervousness
  • Weakness

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FAQ's on Meftal-Spas Injection

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.

Does dicyclomine cause hair loss?

Dicyclomine does not have hair loss as a known side-effect

Does dicyclomine help nausea?

Dicyclomine is not known to relieve nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of dicyclomine.

Does dicyclomine help constipation or trigger constipation?

Dicyclomine may cause constipation

Does dicyclomine make you drowsy?

Dicyclomine may cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy

Does dicyclomine cause constipation?

Dicyclomine may cause constipation

Can I take dicyclomine for diarrhea?

Dicyclomine has no known effects in treating diarrhea

Is Dicyclomine gluten free?

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

Is dicyclomine a muscle relaxer?

Yes, dicyclomine 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 dicyclomine for menstrual cramps?

Dicyclomine 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

Is dicyclomine an opiate/steroid/antacid/NSAID/benzodiazepine?

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

Is Dicyclomine safe?

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

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Yogesh Patil

M Pharma (Pharmaceutics)

Content Updated on

Thursday, 9 January, 2025

Prescription Required

Meftal-Spas Injection

by Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
Dicyclomine (10mg)

₹8₹7

12% off
Meftal-Spas Injection

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