Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Drotaverine (80mg) + Diclofenac (50mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassGASTRO INTESTINAL
User Rating4.4
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FAQ

Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg Tablet Reviews

Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg is a combination medicine used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation and fever.

Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dryness in mouth, loss of appetite, feeling thirsty, and heartburn. 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 also cause dizziness and drowsiness, 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 dizziness.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

How Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg Tablet Works

Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg is a combination of two medicines: Drotaverine and Diclofenac, which relieves abdominal pain and cramps. Drotaverine is an anti-spasmodic medicine which relieves contractions (spasms) associated with smooth muscles in the abdomen. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause abdominal pain and inflammation (swelling).

How to Use Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg Tablet

  • In Abdominal pain: Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg 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. Take Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg as prescribed to get maximum benefit. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a more active and better quality of life.

Uses of Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg Tablet

  • Abdominal pain

Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CAUTION
Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended in patients with liver disease if this medicine is to be taken for a long time.
Driving  UNSAFE
Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg.
Kidney  CAUTION
Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Inform your doctor if you have severe kidney, liver, or heart disease.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
  • Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. 
  • It may cause a drop in your blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly and rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • Stelbid Spas 80mg/50mg helps relieve abdominal pain and cramps.
  • Take it with food to avoid getting an upset stomach.
  • It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or visual disturbances. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.

References

  1. Diclofenac. Daventry, Northamptonshire: Dexcel Pharma Ltd.; 1996 [revised 20 Dec. 2017].
  2. MedIndia. Drotaverine - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions.
  3. PubChem. Drotaverine.
  4. Diclofenac. Rouse Boulevard, Philadelphia: Iroko Pharmaceuticals; 1998 [revised Oct. 2013].

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