Spasminal Plus: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Spasminal Plus Benefits & Uses

Spasminal Plus is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Spasminal Plus 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

Spasminal Plus Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Spasminal Plus 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

Spasminal Plus Related Warnings

Is the use of Spasminal Plus safe for pregnant women?

Spasminal Plus shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Spasminal Plus safe during breastfeeding?

Spasminal Plus may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Spasminal Plus on the Kidneys?

Spasminal Plus rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Spasminal Plus on the Liver?

Spasminal Plus is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Spasminal Plus on the Heart?

Spasminal Plus may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Spasminal Plus with Other Drugs

Spasminal Plus 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

Spasminal Plus Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Spasminal Plus 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 Spasminal Plus

Is this Spasminal Plus habit forming or addictive?

Spasminal Plus does not cause addiction.

Spasminal Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Spasminal Plus

Taking Spasminal Plus with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Spasminal Plus

Taking Spasminal Plus with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Frequently asked Questions about Spasminal Plus

Question about 6 years ago

What is Spasminal Plus

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Spasminal Plus 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. Spasminal Plus 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Spasminal Plus cause dry mouth?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Spasminal Plus 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Spasminal Plus an antibiotic?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Spasminal Plus 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

How to take Spasminal Plus?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Spasminal Plus 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 Spasminal Plus at the same time every day so that one doesn't forget the dose. One can take Spasminal Plus with or without food. Taking it with food may avoid stomach upset. One must follow the recommendations of a doctor while taking Spasminal Plus. In some people, it might cause some side effects like dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, etc.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Spasminal Plus cause allergy?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Spasminal Plus 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.