Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Diverticulitis
Abdominal Pain
Stomach Pain (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)

Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Dicyclomine (10mg)/Mefenamic Acid(250mg) dose may increase as needed
Adult	Disease: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Dicyclomine (10mg)/Mefenamic Acid(250mg) dose may increase as needed
Geriatric	Disease: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Dicyclomine (10mg)/Mefenamic Acid(250mg) dose may increase as needed

Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet is used -

Severe

Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Angioedema
Apnea (Absence of Breathing)

Moderate

Blurred vision
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Confusion
Abdominal cramp
Edema
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Sleepiness
Dry Mouth
Weakness
Urticaria
पेट दर्द
Dyspepsia
पेट की गैस
Diarrhoea
Rash

Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Merispas shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Merispas should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Merispas on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Merispas rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Merispas is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Benzydamine

Metamizole

Oxyphenbutazone

Severe

Pentazocine

Potassium Chloride

Tacrolimus

Moderate

Paracetamol

Caffeine

Codeine

Pseudoephedrine

Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Atenolol

Ipratropium

Warfarin

Lithium

Hydrocortisone

Quinapril

Spironolactone

Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Hyperthyroidism
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Kidney Cancer
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Anemia
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

Is this Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet.

Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

Taking Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

Consuming Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Frequently asked Questions about Merispas 20 Mg/250 Mg Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Does Merispas cause drowsiness?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Merispas 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Merispas safe?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to use Merispas under the guidance of a doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Merispas cause weight gain?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Merispas does not cause weight gain. Weight gain can be prevented or managed by eating a low carb, high protein diet, incorporating some sort of physical activity in the lifestyle like yoga, zumba, pilates, aerobics, etc., drinking plenty of water, ensuring that the bowel moment is clear, drinking green tea, trying intermittent fasting, cutting back on dairy, gluten and added sugar, taking probiotics, eating more fiber, lifting weights, and eating more vegetables and fruits.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Merispas an antibiotic?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Merispas is not an antibiotic. It is an anticholinergic agent with an antispasmodic activity which is used for the management of irritable bowel syndrome.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Merispas cause hair loss?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

No, Merispas 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.