Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cycloran 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. 

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

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

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

Yes, Cycloran 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, Cycloran 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.

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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