Acepam Oral Suspension

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Acekinetics Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Dicyclomine (10mg) + Simethicone (40mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	335

FAQ

How should Acepam be stored?

Acepam 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.

My child is having abdominal pain associated with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. Is Acepam 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 the 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 Acepam.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Acepam?

Acepam can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Acepam. 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 a routine examination. In serious abdominal conditions, endoscopy and esophageal pH may also be monitored.

In which all diseases should Acepam be avoided?

Avoid giving Acepam 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.

What if I forget to give Acepam to my child?

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.

Acepam Oral Suspension Reviews

Acepam is commonly given to treat stomach pain, bloating, and abdominal cramps, and pain associated with excessive acidity, gas, infections, and gastrointestinal tract diseases. It also controls symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It relaxes the muscles of the gut and absorbs the extra gas.

Give the prescribed dose of Acepam 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. These usually subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these side effects persist 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 Acepam Oral Suspension Works

Acepam is a mixture of two active medicines Dicyclomine, an antispasmodic agent, and Simethicone, 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, Simethicone disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

How to Use Acepam 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. Acepam is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Acepam Oral Suspension

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. Acepam 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.
In Treatment of Abdominal pain: Acepam effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. It also blocks chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain sensation. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. It also helps you to pass gas easily and relieves flatulence. Take Acepam as prescribed to get maximum benefit. Eventually, it will enhance your daily activities and you will have an improved quality of life.

Uses of Acepam Oral Suspension

Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome
Treatment of Abdominal pain

Acepam Oral Suspension Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Acepam is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Acepam is recommended.However, Acepam should be used with caution in children with severe liver disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving this medicine to your child.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Acepam is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Acepam is recommended.However, Acepam should be used with caution in children with severe kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving this medicine to your child.

Quick Tips

In children less than 2 months of age, do not give Acepam without ruling out the reasons that might be making your child cry. Give Acepam only if your child shows actual signs of abdominal discomfort or pain after consulting your child’s doctor.
Children may experience abdominal pain due to migraines. The other associated symptoms can be a headache, nausea, anorexia vomiting, and pallor. Since Acepam is strictly for abdominal pain, rule out such types of pain before giving this medicine.
Encourage your child to exercise daily as it has potential benefits in constipation and in improving overall wellbeing.
Avoid giving gas-producing foods to your child such as beans, onions, carrots, raisins, and bananas.
Inform your doctor if you experience severe or long-lasting pain in your stomach.
Give your child a diet that is rich in fiber and low in fermentable sugars.