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

Yes, Spasdic 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. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Spasdic 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. Spasdic 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.

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

You can take Spasdic for as long as it is recommended by your doctor.

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to use Spasdic under the guidance of a doctor. 

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

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