Trispas Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Atlantic Pharma Ltd
Active Ingredient	Dicyclomine (20mg) + Paracetamol (500mg) + Simethicone (20mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	679

FAQ

What if you forget to take Trispas?

If you miss a dose of Trispas, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Trispas Tablet Reviews

Trispas is a combination medicine used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.

Trispas is taken without 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 nausea, dryness in mouth, blurred vision, 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 also 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.

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 Trispas Tablet Works

Trispas is a combination of three medicines: Dicyclomine, Paracetamol and Simethicone. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic which works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving abdominal cramps and pain. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

How to Use Trispas 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. Trispas may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Trispas Tablet

In Abdominal pain: Trispas 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.

Uses of Trispas Tablet

Abdominal pain

Trispas Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^CAUTION

Trispas should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Trispas may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Trispas should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Trispas may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Trispas is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Trispas alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Trispas.

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Trispas is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Trispas is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Quick Tips

Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Trispas.
Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).
If you develop any new symptoms, or if your symptoms get worse, make an appointment to see your doctor for further advice.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
You have been prescribed Trispas to relieve abdominal pain, cramps and bloating.