Epidosin Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Valethamate (8mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Phenylpropane Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | Anticholinergics |
| User Rating | 4.1 |
| User Reviews | 335 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Epidosin?
If you miss a dose of Epidosin, consult your doctor.
Epidosin Injection Reviews
Epidosin is used to treat pain associated with smooth muscle spasms. It may be used in cases of dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) and for reducing post-operative pain. This injection is also used to reduce the first stage of labor.
Epidosin is given by your doctor or nurse. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are blurred vision, increased heart rate, dilatation of the pupil, and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Dry mouth may also occur as a side effect. But, frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake, and sugarless candy may help you. Avoid alcohol intake while having this medicine as it may worsen your side effects.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems.
Epidosin is given by your doctor or nurse. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are blurred vision, increased heart rate, dilatation of the pupil, and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Dry mouth may also occur as a side effect. But, frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake, and sugarless candy may help you. Avoid alcohol intake while having this medicine as it may worsen your side effects.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you have liver and kidney problems.
How Epidosin Injection Works
Epidosin is an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the effect of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine), thereby relaxing the smooth muscles of cervix and intestine.
How to Use Epidosin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Epidosin Injection
- In Pain due to smooth muscle spasm: Epidosin effectively relieves smooth muscle pain, stiffness, or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It helps relieve pain due to periods (menstrual pain), pain after surgery, stomach pain etc. It relaxes the muscles and improves your condition. This helps to treat cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort. Epidosin is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Uses of Epidosin Injection
- Pain due to smooth muscle spasm
Epidosin Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Epidosin in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Epidosin in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Epidosin during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Epidosin may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Epidosin. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Epidosin during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Epidosin is used to hasten the dilatation of the cervix during labor and to control pain due to smooth muscle spasm.
- Take precautions while taking Epidosin if you have an excessive amount of thyroid hormone in the blood, cardiac insufficiency, cardiac failure and cardiac surgery as it may worsen the condition.