Spasonex 10mg Injection
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Volus Pharma Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Dicyclomine (10mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Tertiary Amines |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
Action Class | Anticholinergic- antispasmodic |
User Rating | 4.4 |
User Reviews | 794 |
FAQ
Spasonex 10mg Injection Reviews
Spasonex 10mg is given by your doctor or nurse. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. 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 dry mouth, blurred vision, nausea, weakness and nervousness. 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. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. This medicine may also cause diarrhea, so its better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Spasonex 10mg should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse. It should not be used in infants less than six months of age.
How Spasonex 10mg Injection Works
How to Use Spasonex 10mg Injection
Benefits of Spasonex 10mg Injection
- In Abdominal pain: Spasonex 10mg effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
- In Irritable bowel syndrome: Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Spasonex 10mg relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition. Spasonex 10mg is given as an injection 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.
Uses of Spasonex 10mg Injection
- Abdominal pain
- Irritable bowel syndrome
Spasonex 10mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if you experience severe or long-lasting pain in your stomach.
- Spasonex 10mg is given as an injection into muscles by your doctor only.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Spasonex 10mg as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
- It may make you sweat less. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat such as exercise.
- It may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
References
- Dicyclomine. Birmingham, Alabama: Axcan Scandipharm Inc.; 2005.
- McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1082.
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Dicyclomine. [Updated 2018 Oct 31].
- Dicyclomine. Birmingham, Alabama: Axcan Pharma US, Inc.; 1950 [revised Jul. 2011].
- Dicyclomine Injection [Package Insert]. Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh: Nitin Lifesciences Ltd.; 2021.