Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Cataspa is a brand name for a compound known as dicyclomine. It belongs to the class of compounds known as anticholinergics (a compound that blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and peripheral nervous system) and antispasmodics. It is available as a tablet, capsule, syrup and an injection. Cataspa is used for the treatment of functional bowel / irritable bowel syndrome. It also has some local anesthetic properties and is used in biliary, gastrointestinal and urinary tract spasms. It has a mild effect on glandular secretion and cardiovascular system.

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cataspa causes drowsiness. Drowsiness can be prevented or managed by eating a well-balanced breakfast loaded with medium carbs and high proteins, taking light lunch, drinking lots of water, listening to music, getting outside and breathing in some fresh air, eating gum, mints and candy, skipping sugar, going for some caffeine.

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Cataspa is available as a tablet, capsule, syrup and an injection. An oral dosage form is taken a few times a day. It is important to take Cataspa at the same time every day so that one doesn't forget the dose. One can take Cataspa with or without food. Taking it with food may avoid stomach upset. One must follow the recommendations of a doctor while taking Cataspa. In some people, it might cause some side effects like dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, etc.

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Cataspa causes dry mouth as it is one of the side effects. It can be prevented or managed by drinking lot of water, eating sugar-free candies and gums, avoiding caffeine as it is dehydrating, breathing through the nose, using a humidifier, quitting smoking, using alcohol-free mouth wash, etc.

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

No, Cataspa doesn't cause hair loss. Hair loss could be due to an underlying disease or even hormonal imbalance. It is therefore, important to investigate and rectify these conditions. Some of the tips that can be used for preventing or managing hair loss are taking nutritious diet, using oils for hair massage, getting less stressful in life, taking hair strengthening supplements, using less chemicals on hair, keeping the scalp clean, etc.