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Spasmindon Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Spasmindon Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Spasmindon Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Spasmindon Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Dry Mouth, Dizziness, Blurred vision. These side effects of Spasmindon Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Spasmindon Tablet's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Spasmindon Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Spasmindon Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions.
Besides this, Spasmindon Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Spasmindon Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Spasmindon Tablet is used to treat the following -
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 Spasmindon Tablet safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Spasmindon in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Spasmindon Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Spasmindon for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Spasmindon Tablet on the Kidneys?
Spasmindon can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Spasmindon Tablet on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Spasmindon. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Spasmindon only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Spasmindon Tablet on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Spasmindon on heart. So it is not known whether taking Spasmindon will cause side effects on heart or not.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Spasmindon Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Spasmindon Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Spasmindon Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Spasmindon Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Spasmindon Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Spasmindon Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Spasmindon Tablet
You can take Spasmindon Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Spasmindon Tablet
Consuming Spasmindon Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Spasmindon 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.
Yes, Spasmindon causes nausea and vomiting as side effects. Nausea and vomiting can be prevented and managed by trying deep breathing, trying wrist acupressure, being in well ventilated space, drinking more fluids, taking ginger, fennel or cloves, and trying aromatherapy.
Yes, Spasmindon causes constipation. Constipation can be prevented or managed by drinking more water, eating more fiber, exercising more, taking herbal laxatives, eating probiotic foods and supplements, eating magnesium and prunes and avoiding dairy.
No, Spasmindon is not an antibiotic. It is an anticholinergic agent with an antispasmodic activity which is used for the management of irritable bowel syndrome.
Spasmindon 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. Spasmindon 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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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 117
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Bentyl (dicyclomine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 887