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Nirspas Oral Drops is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Abdominal Pain, Stomach Pain. Secondary and off-label uses of Nirspas Oral Drops have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Nirspas Oral Drops. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Nirspas Oral Drops also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Dry Mouth, Blurred vision. Normally, these side effects of Nirspas Oral Drops are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Nirspas Oral Drops's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Nirspas Oral Drops's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Nirspas Oral Drops is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Stomach Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Nirspas Oral Drops contraindications section.
Additionally, Nirspas Oral Drops may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Nirspas Oral Drops, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Nirspas Oral Drops is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Nirspas Oral Drops safe for pregnant women?
Nirspas can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Nirspas right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Nirspas Oral Drops safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Nirspas. Immediately discontinue Nirspas if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Nirspas Oral Drops on the Kidneys?
Nirspas may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Nirspas Oral Drops on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Nirspas. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Nirspas only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Nirspas Oral Drops on the Heart?
Information about safety of Nirspas for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nirspas Oral Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nirspas Oral Drops habit forming or addictive?
Nirspas Oral Drops does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Nirspas Oral Drops will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Nirspas Oral Drops is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Nirspas Oral Drops is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nirspas Oral Drops
Taking Nirspas Oral Drops with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nirspas Oral Drops
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Nirspas Oral Drops as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Nirspas when used in combination with mefanamic acid can be used for the effective management of period pain or dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea results from the excessive release of prostaglandins which decrease uterine blood flow, increase uterine contractions and also cause peripheral nerve hypersensitivity leading to the development of pain. Period pain can severely affect a person's quality of life. It can be prevented and managed by taking calcium and magnesium supplements as they help in muscle relaxation, cutting down on coffee, using a heating pad, taking light meals, taking herbal tea, eating a low fat diet, massaging with essential oils, practicing acupuncture and doing some mild physical activity.
Yes, Nirspas can cause serious allergic reaction like difficulty in breathing, swelling on lips, mouth, throat or tongue, etc. Please speak to you doctor as soon as you develop these symptoms.
No, Nirspas 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.
Yes, Nirspas 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.
Nirspas 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. Nirspas 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.
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