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Description
Colispas Tablet, containing Dicyclomine + Mefenamic Acid, is used for abdominal pain & cramping in irritable bowel syndrome. It is manufactured by BestoChem Formulations India Ltd. and is available in Nepal.
Dosage and Administration
Adults:
- Oral: 1 tablet 3 times daily.
Child Dose:
- Information not provided in the text.
Special Populations
- Renal Dose:
- Information not provided in the text.
Important Considerations
- Administration: Information not provided in the text.
- Contraindications: This medication must not be used if you have hypersensitivity to the ingredients. It is also contraindicated in children younger than 6 months old and in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Precautions: Use with caution if you have a history of glaucoma, enlarged prostate, urination problems, high blood pressure, nervous system problems, myasthenia gravis, liver, heart, thyroid, intestinal, or kidney problems.
- Pregnancy-Lactation: This medication must not be used in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Interactions: Information not provided in the text.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Dicyclomine + Mefenamic Acid can include:
- Common: Dizziness, weakness, dry eyes, blurred vision, dry mouth, and abdominal bloating.
- At higher doses, serious effects: Decreased sweating, flushed skin, irregular heartbeat, slurred speech, loss of coordination, mood changes, difficulty urinating, and decreased sexual ability.
Mechanism of Action
Dicyclomine acts as an anticholinergic/antispasmodic and has direct smooth muscle relaxant effects. It works by blocking the action of acetylcholine (ACh) at parasympathetic sites in smooth muscle, secretory glands, and the central nervous system.
This information on Colispas Tablet is for general understanding and is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.
Additional information
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