Abdo Oral Suspension
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Sepik Life Sciences |
| Active Ingredient | Dicyclomine (10mg) + Dimethicone (40mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| User Rating | 4.4 |
| User Reviews | 406 |
FAQ
My child is having abdominal pain associated with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. Is Abdo safe in such a case?
The above-mentioned symptoms may indicate abdominal migraine which is characterized by recurrent episodes of dull and moderate to severe intensity abdominal pain for at least six months. It typically occurs in midline or is poorly localized. Abdominal pain is associated with additional features including anorexia, nausea, vomiting, headache, photophobia, and pallor. Do rule out such types of pain before giving Abdo.
In which all diseases should Abdo be avoided?
Avoid giving Abdo in obstructive and inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract. These problems may include heartburn, unstable cardiovascular diseases, obstructive uropathy, glaucoma, muscle weakness disorder, liver impairment, hyperthyroidism, neuropathy, and kidney impairment.
How should Abdo be stored?
Abdo should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Abdo?
Abdo can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Abdo. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
What all tests do my child need to undergo if he has abdominal pain?
The doctor may advise abdominal ultrasound for routine examination. In serious abdominal conditions, endoscopy and esophageal pH may also be monitored.
What if you forget to take Abdo?
Do not panic. Give your child the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Abdo Oral Suspension Reviews
Abdo helps treat stomach pain, bloating, and abdominal cramps caused due to acidity, gas, infections, or diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in children. It works by relaxing the muscles of the gut and absorbing extra gas. Abdo also helps control the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
Give the prescribed dose of Abdo to your child orally before a meal or as suggested by the doctor. Your child’s doctor may prescribe this medicine for a few days to many days. But, do not continue it for more than 2 weeks without consulting the doctor as excessive and long-term use may have adverse effects on your child. Additionally, do not abruptly stop the medicine by yourself as it may bring back the symptoms or worsen your child’s condition.
Some of the common yet temporary side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, burping, vision problem, loss of appetite, and drowsiness. If these occur, they will subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. In case these side effects do not improve or become bothersome for your child, do reach out to the doctor on a priority basis.
You must let your child’s doctor know about all the medicines your child is being given. Also, inform the doctor of any previous history of allergy, intolerance to any food products, abdominal obstruction, liver impairment, kidney malfunction, or any birth defects. This information is very important for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Give the prescribed dose of Abdo to your child orally before a meal or as suggested by the doctor. Your child’s doctor may prescribe this medicine for a few days to many days. But, do not continue it for more than 2 weeks without consulting the doctor as excessive and long-term use may have adverse effects on your child. Additionally, do not abruptly stop the medicine by yourself as it may bring back the symptoms or worsen your child’s condition.
Some of the common yet temporary side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, burping, vision problem, loss of appetite, and drowsiness. If these occur, they will subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. In case these side effects do not improve or become bothersome for your child, do reach out to the doctor on a priority basis.
You must let your child’s doctor know about all the medicines your child is being given. Also, inform the doctor of any previous history of allergy, intolerance to any food products, abdominal obstruction, liver impairment, kidney malfunction, or any birth defects. This information is very important for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
How Abdo Oral Suspension Works
Abdo is a mixture of two active medicines Dicyclomine, an antispasmodic agent, and Dimethicone, an antifoaming medicine. Dicyclomine works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving abdominal cramps and pain. Whereas, the antifoaming medicine disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
How to Use Abdo Oral Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Abdo may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Abdo Oral Suspension
- In Improving Abdominal pain: Abdo effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving the movement of food. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating, and discomfort. Give Abdo to your child in the dose and duration as prescribed for maximum benefit.
- In Treatment of 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. Abdo relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used as an add-on medicine along with other medicines which are given for the management of your child’s condition. Continue giving it to your child for as long as the doctor may advise you to.
Uses of Abdo Oral Suspension
- Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome
- Improving Abdominal pain
Abdo Oral Suspension Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
Abdo should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Abdo may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, Abdo is relatively safe to use in mild to moderate liver disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving this medicine to your child.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Abdo during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Abdo alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Abdo may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Abdo during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Abdo should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Abdo may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, Abdo is relatively safe to use in mild to moderate kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving this medicine to your child.
Quick Tips
- Encourage your child to exercise daily as it has potential benefits in constipation and in improving overall wellbeing.
- Give your child a diet that is rich in fiber and low in fermentable sugars.
- Avoid giving gas-producing foods to your child such as beans, onions, carrots, raisins, and bananas.