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Despas is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Despas also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Despas depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Despas can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Despas go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Despas's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Despas related warnings talks about Despas's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Kidney Disease, Asthma must refrain from the use of Despas since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Despas have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Despas have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Despas is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Despas 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Despas safe for pregnant women?
Despas can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Despas safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Despas. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Despas on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Despas on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Despas on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Despas on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Despas on the Heart?
Despas is rarely harmful for the heart.
Despas should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Despas unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Despas habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Despas is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Despas
Taking Despas with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Despas
Taking Despas with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Despas 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.
Despas 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. Despas 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.
Yes, Despas 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.
Yes, it is safe to use Despas under the guidance of a doctor.
No, Despas is not an antibiotic. It is an anticholinergic agent with an antispasmodic activity which is used for the management of irritable bowel syndrome.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ponstel® (Mefenamic Acid)